Thailand Archives - Page 2 of 11

XPENG Prioritizes AI-Powered Experience-First Strategy at Bangkok International Motorshow

March 27, 2025March 27, 20256 months ago Press Release 0 Comments

XPENG asserts its distinctive strategy in the fiercely competitive Thailand market, emphasizing its industry-leading software user experience customized for overseas local markets and leveraging its unique strengths in the loop-closure AI ecosystem. XPENG plans to pioneer the implementation of its ‘Global Smart Driving’ initiative in Thailand, with localized testing of the ‘Auto Re-parking’ feature … [continued]

Can Thailand Lead ASEAN in EV Adoption?

March 12, 20257 months ago Raymond Tribdino 0 Comments

The “Detroit of the ASEAN” is now ahead of the EV race and is creating a wave of catch-uppers As I was reading the white paper (yes, printed on paper) “Thailand’s EV Powerhouse: Leading the Charge in EV Revolution in a Challenging SEA Automotive Market,” the simple conclusion was, if … [continued]

XPENG Enters Poland & Thailand

February 26, 2025February 27, 20257 months ago Zachary Shahan 0 Comments

XPENG* is continuing its pretty significant global expansion. In the past few days, it has taken steps to enter Poland and Thailand, after bringing its cars to several other new markets in the past year. The Chinese smart EV startup is setting up infrastructure and partnerships around the world with … [continued]

Grab & BYD Partner to Shift EV Ride-Hailing in Southeast Asia

February 8, 20258 months ago Raymond Tribdino 0 Comments

Super-app Grab, the equivalent of Uber in Southeast Asia, and Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD have forged a major regional partnership to electrify the region’s transportation landscape. The ambitious agreement aims to deploy up to 50,000 BYD EVs across Grab’s network, a move poised to accelerate EV adoption and … [continued]

Japanese Car Sales Plummet In Southeast Asia As Chinese Cars Gain Market Share

December 1, 202410 months ago Steve Hanley 0 Comments

It may come as a surprise to some, but the US and Germany are not the only new car markets on Earth. Tons of new cars are sold every year in Southeast Asian countries like Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. Those markets have traditionally been ignored by German and US … [continued]

New Autonomous Air Taxi Trial in Thailand

November 18, 202411 months ago Zachary Shahan 0 Comments

Electric air taxis are not going to take over transportation. In my humble opinion, our skies are not going to be full of small aircraft that look like giant bugs. We won’t have swarms of aircraft risking collision and devastating crashes into buildings. However, I do believe that electric air … [continued]

In Bangkok, Toshiba & Naturenix Begin Testing Battery Subscription Service for Electric Motorcycle Taxis

November 4, 202411 months ago Cynthia Shahan 0 Comments

Bangkok electric motorcycle taxis help travelers manage traffic congestion. Yet, previously, the batteries from the EV taxis suffered from high temperatures. The issue is especially noticeable in two- and three-wheeled vehicles, where adding cooling devices is challenging, particularly in hotter nations like Thailand. Expensive lithium-ion batteries sometimes need to be … [continued]

The American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee Commends ITA on Solar Countervailing Duty Preliminary…

October 7, 2024October 7, 202412 months ago Guest Contributor 0 Comments

Department of Commerce finds Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Countervailing Duty Investigations into surges of solar imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam ITA Fact Sheet with Rates found here Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) last week issued its preliminary determination of countervailing … [continued]

AT THE AEO8 SUMMIT. (From left-right), Beni Suryadi, Acting Executive Director of ACE, and H.E. Phosay Sayasone, Minister of Energy and Mines (MEM), Lao PDR, with AEO8 at the 42nd AMEM opening ceremony. (Photo from AEO8 Media Office.)

ASEAN Energy Outlook Report (Part 1): Summit Results Seen As Key Guide In Steering A…

October 2, 202412 months ago Raymond Tribdino 0 Comments

The 8th ASEAN Energy Outlook (AEO8) unveiled during the 42nd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and the 24th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-24) in Vientiane, Lao PDR revealed Developed by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) in collaboration with the ASEAN Member States (AMS) and its partners, AEO8 plays … [continued]

Xpeng G6 Goes to Thailand & Malaysia

August 30, 20241 year ago Zachary Shahan 0 Comments

Continuing the trend of Chinese EV companies entering new markets around the world, Xpeng just entered Thailand and Malaysia. Xpeng is now selling the G6, an “ultra smart coupe SUV” (which I’d just call a crossover), in these Southeast Asia countries. Clearly, this is a model Xpeng sees as being … [continued]