Thai Government Sets 2026 Deadline for Domestic Assembly of Essential EV Parts
Car manufacturers benefiting from the Thai government’s electric vehicle (EV) promotion measures will be required to invest in the domestic production of key EV components by 2026, according to the Bangkok Post. The three essential components—electric motors, reducers, and inverters—must be assembled locally. These parts are critical to an EV’s function, with electric motors converting […]
Kemerosotan Jualan Kenderaan Elektrik: ACEA Memberi Amaran tentang Kemunduran dalam Industri Automotif Eropah
Pasaran kenderaan elektrik (EV) di Eropah sedang menghadapi cabaran yang ketara, meskipun EV dilihat sebagai penyelesaian utama untuk mengurangkan pencemaran dan mencapai sasaran iklim. Persatuan Pengilang Automobil Eropah (ACEA), yang mewakili jenama besar seperti BMW, Ferrari, dan Volkswagen, telah menimbulkan kebimbangan mengenai penurunan jualan EV sebanyak 8.4% tahun ini, sementara jualan kenderaan hibrid menyusut hampir […]
Electric Vehicle Sales Slump: ACEA Warns of Major Setbacks in Europe’s Automotive Industry
Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market is facing significant challenges, despite the environmental and technological benefits of EVs. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), representing 15 major European brands such as BMW, Ferrari, and Volkswagen, has raised concerns over a steep decline in EV sales, with unit sales down 8.4% this year. Hybrid sales have fallen […]
Malaysia Kekal Komited untuk Persaingan Seimbang dalam Industri Kenderaan Elektrik
Malaysia sedang berhati-hati dalam menghadapi ketegangan perdagangan global, khususnya dengan ketegangan antara AS dan China, yang berpotensi memberi kesan terhadap rantaian bekalan teknologi. Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri, Tengku Zafrul Aziz, menekankan bahawa Malaysia komited terhadap dasar penglibatan terbuka dan seimbang dengan kedua-dua kuasa besar ini. Malaysia juga terus berusaha untuk kekal kompetitif dalam industri […]
Malaysia Balances Trade Tensions and EV Growth Amid US-China Rivalry
Malaysia is cautiously navigating global trade tensions, particularly as it seeks to maintain competitiveness in its growing electric vehicle (EV) industry, according to Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz. In an exclusive interview, Zafrul highlighted the potential global impact of rising US-China tensions, especially regarding the tech supply chain, while underscoring Malaysia’s commitment […]
Toyota, Volvo, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz Kurangkan Pengeluaran EV
Toyota kini sedang mempertimbangkan untuk mengurangkan sasaran pengeluaran kenderaan elektrik (EV) bagi tahun 2025, menurunkan anggaran daripada 1.5 juta kepada 1 juta unit. Menurut jurucakap Toyota, angka ini lebih kepada garis panduan bagi membantu memperkukuh infrastruktur dan rantaian bekalan kenderaan elektrik bateri (BEV) mereka, bukannya sasaran yang ketat. Langkah Toyota ini selaras dengan perubahan strategi […]
Toyota, Volvo, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz Scale Back EV Production Plans
Toyota is preparing to reduce its electric vehicle (EV) production goals for next year, revising its original target of producing 1.5 million EVs by 2026 to 1 million. A Toyota spokesperson clarified that this figure isn’t a strict target but rather a guideline aimed at improving the company’s infrastructure and supply chain for battery electric […]
Japan to Boost EV Battery Production – Toyota, Nissan, Panasonic, Subaru, and Mazda Involved
Japan is intensifying its efforts to bolster electric vehicle (EV) battery production with an investment of $2.4 billion in subsidies to strengthen the nation’s battery supply chain. The government has earmarked support for 12 projects focusing on storage batteries and related components, aiming to expand Japan’s annual battery production capacity by 50% to 120 gigawatt-hours […]
JPJePlate Launch: Setting a National Standard for EV Plates in Malaysia
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) have officially initiated the pilot phase of the new standardised number plates, known as JPJePlate. This new system is mandatory for all new battery-powered and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (excluding motorcycles) delivered from today onwards. The objective of JPJePlate is to introduce a […]
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5: Trim XRT dan Bateri Lebih Besar
Untuk model tahun 2025, Hyundai telah memperkenalkan versi terkini Ioniq 5 dengan lebih banyak elemen yang menguatkan warisan rali, termasuk penambahan trim XRT yang direka khusus untuk jalan tanah dan denai ringan. Ini menjadikan Ioniq 5 lebih berdaya tahan terhadap cabaran luar jalan sambil membawa peningkatan prestasi dan ciri baharu. Trim XRT menampilkan pacuan semua […]