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XPENG’S Leap Forward In Asia–Pacific Charging Landscape With Over 2.4 Million Charging Piles Globally

4 days ago Press Release 0 Comments

XPENG expands its over 2.4 million charging pile partner networks globally with another public 3,800 with Charge Plus in Asia Pacific. The 1st batch of co-branded XPENG charging stations in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand will feature as high as 350kW class-leading charging power. XPENG owners will enjoy further charging convenience as well as exclusive discount across the networks in … [continued]

An electric tuktuk promoted by the Asian Development Bank. (Photo from ADB)

Thailand’s Iconic Tuk-Tuks Evolve: From Smoker To Zero Emission

2 weeks ago Raymond Tribdino 0 Comments

Bangkok’s streets tell the story of Thailand’s transportation evolution through the distinctive puttering of its three-wheeled tuk-tuks. What began as noisy, smoke-belching two-stroke engines in the 1960s transformed into cleaner LPG-powered vehicles in the 1990s, and now these iconic vehicles are completing their technological journey with electric powertrains that promise … [continued]

BYD display at the Thailand Motor Expo 2025. (Photo from BYD.)

Thailand’s EV Industry, Part 2: China’s “Overwhelming” Strategy and Thailand’s Policy Implementation

2 weeks ago Raymond Tribdino 0 Comments

This is part two of a two-part report on the state of Thailand’s electric vehicle adoption. I used YCP’s “Thailand’s EV Powerhouse: 2024 Guide to the EV Market in Thailand,” published in December 2024, as data and context reference. I have updated some of the data mentioned in that comprehensive … [continued]

Green GSM EV taxis using the VinFast Nerio Green ready for release for the first time to its drivers in ceremonies in the Quezon Memorial Circle in the Philippines. (Photo for CleanTechnica by Raymond B. Tribdino.)

Vietnam & Thailand Humiliating the USA

2 weeks ago Zachary Shahan 0 Comments

The United States is not exactly a world leader in electric vehicles, as we know by now. More than half of new car sales in China are plugin electric cars (full electrics or plugin hybrids), and 27% of new car sales in Europe are plugin electric cars. In the US, … [continued]

Changan's manufacturing facility in Thailand produces full EVs. (Photo from Changan International)

Thailand’s EV Industry, Part 1: Manufacturing Shifts & Policy Implementation

2 weeks ago Raymond Tribdino 0 Comments

In response to a reader inquiry about the electric vehicle (EV) market in Thailand, this two-part series will examine why the country has become a key driver of EV adoption in Southeast Asia. This deep dive required a thorough investigation into the policy and industry landscape shaping this transformation. To … [continued]

Executives from the 3rd ASEAN Battery Technology Forum come together for the standardization of battery safety technologies. (Photo for Cleantechnica by RGBT)

ASEAN Battery Conference Proposes Unified Regional Battery Ecosystem

1 month ago Raymond Tribdino 0 Comments

The 3rd ASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC) recently wrapped up at the SAii Laguna Phuket in Thailand, marking a significant step toward a unified regional battery ecosystem and accelerating collaboration in clean energy. Attracting a broad international audience, the event drew over 340 participants from more than 20 countries across … [continued]

BYD Thailand assembly plant was launched last year. (Photo from BYD Media Office)

BYD Set to Dominate NEV Market in Southeast Asia, Starting with Thailand

3 months ago Raymond Tribdino 0 Comments

Spreading a manufacturing base all over the region BYD has aggressively expanded its footprint across the Southeast Asian (ASEAN) region, strategically establishing distributorships in several key countries. This expansion is often facilitated through partnerships with prominent local automotive or business conglomerates, a tactic that mirrors the successful market entry strategies … [continued]