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CATL and Arun Plus partner up for cell-to-pack (CTP) cooperation in Thailand

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Limited (CATL) and Arun Plus Company Limited (Arun Plus) recently reached an agreement on CTP (cell-to-pack) cooperation in Thailand to serve local EV manufacturers, enhancing the potential for Thailand to become the battery production hub of ASEAN. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., In the CTP 3.0

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Isuzu unveils D-MAX electric pickup truck – Charged EVs

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Isuzu unveiled the company’s first battery EV at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand. Isuzu will launch the D-MAX BEV in selected European markets such as Norway in 2025, and plans to roll it out to the UK, Australia, Thailand and other countries “based on market needs and the maturity of EV charging infrastructure.”

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Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) to test popularization of EVs with two Thai power companies

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s (MMC) Thai subsidiary, Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., MMTh) has agreed to start joint testing of the i-MiEV electric vehicle (EV) with the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and PEA ENCOM International Co., PEA ENCOM International Co., PEA ENCOM).

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Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) signs agreement on joint testing of electric vehicles with PTT Public Company Limited

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Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Co., MMTh), Mitsubishi Motor’s subsidiary in Thailand, has agreed to start joint testing of the i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle (EV) with PTT Public Company Limited (PTT), a natural gas and petroleum company and the largest energy company in Thailand.

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Mercedes-Maybach launches its first plug-in hybrid model, initially in China

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The Mercedes‑Maybach S 580 e is initially available in China, followed by Thailand, Europe and other countries. An 11 kW charger is fitted as standard for three-phase AC charging; a 60 kW DC charger for fast charging with direct current is available as an option. The Mercedes‑Maybach S 580 e accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.1

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Southeast Asia market will become a competitive place for Chinese and Japanese car companies

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In addition, the tax rate for pure electric vehicles in Thailand was reduced from 8% to 2% in June this year. According to Thailand’s electric vehicle plan, zero-emission vehicles will account for 30% of new vehicle production by 2030; by 2035, all cars produced in Thailand will be zero-emission.

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Kia set to export this all-electric SUV at a price that undercuts Tesla

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South Korean automaker Kia has started production on its all-electric EV5 SUV for export in China, with the first markets targeted being Thailand and Australia, with Australia’s price expected to undercut Tesla’s Model Y. A global launch is set for next year, but will that include the US?

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