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January 17, 2024
VinFast shines at CES 2024 with pickup truck, mini SUV & bike
The world's biggest Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024), focused on artificial intelligence and electric vehicles this year. VinFast, known as the “Tesla of Vietnam”, introduced three vehicles, including electric SUV, pickup truck, and electric bike.
January 17, 2024Indonesia's president visits Vietnam's EV maker Vinfast, says conditions ready for new plant
Indonesian President Joko Widodo visited Vietnam’s automaker VinFast’s factory on Jan 13 and said that he would create the necessary conditions for the EV maker to be able to quickly build a plant and invest in Indonesia.
January 11, 2024Thailand accelerates lithium exploration to boost EV industry
To develop electric vehicle industry, Thailand is not only offering subsidies to increase incentives but also, according to the Minister of Industry, Pimpatra Wichaikul, has urged the DPIM to expedite for lithium ore sources.
January 11, 2024Indonesia introduces electric pole charging stations with Jakarta as the pilot city
Charging poles become a key element in EV development, but the challenge lies in finding the most convenient locations. Indonesia’s State Electricity Company (PLN) introduces an innovative approach with electric pole charging stations, piloting in Jakarta
January 08, 2024Indonesia accelerates replacement of EV for state-owned enterprises
The Indonesian government is expanding the adoption of electric vehicles. Starting January 3, 2024, all officials from the first and second tiers of State-owned Enterprises will exclusively use electric vehicles as their official vehicles.
January 05, 2024Indonesia to standardize battery to boost electric motorcycle adoption
The promotion of electric motorcycles in Indonesia has not been as effective as expected. Indonesia Ministry of Industry has promised to release battery standardization regulations this January.
January 03, 20245 trends that will shape green industry in 2024
IEA estimates that global renewable energy generation capacity will exceed 4,500 GW by 2024. Businesses are keen to know sustainable green energy trends. Eco-business has summarized 5 key factors of changing industries and societies.
December 27, 2023Blue Bird invests Rp250 billion in IKN for greener transport
Indonesian President Joko Widodo launched the eco-friendly public transportation project on Dec. 21 in the new capital of Nusantara (IKN), East Kalimantan, in collaboration with Blue Bird, the largest taxi service company in the country.
December 26, 2023Electric bus route in Ho Chi Ming City faces service halt as losses deepen
Residents in Ho Chi Ming City were disappointed to hear that the D4 electric bus route from Vinhomes Grand Park to Sai Gon Bus Station might come to a stop. The bus service attracts a huge number of passengers as it is convenient and clean.
December 06, 2023MOIT presents draft of electricity pricing for charging station
Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has proposed a draft of retail electricity pricing with 3 different approaches for calculating electricity tariffs for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.