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Thailand’s EV industry growing rapidly

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The ASEAN member states are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The ASEAN member states are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. million units in 2018.

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More than 250,000 electrified BMW Group vehicles on the roads; BMW Group electrified sales up 52% in April

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The result in China is due to the success of the recently launched, locally produced BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid. In the mature Scandinavian markets, more than a quarter of all BMW Group sales are electrified and in Malaysia, electrified vehicles accounted for more than half of BMW Group sales in April. Even stronger X?range

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Proton and Mitsubishi Motors to pursue broad ranging strategic collaboration, including electrics and hybrids

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Provision of MMC’s future technologies such as electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicle technology. The two companies had signed an agreement in December 2008 on the development and production of new vehicles at Proton.

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Nissan, Frost & Sullivan study finds 37% of Southeast Asian consumers open to buying EV

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Along with the release of the study, Nissan announced that the new LEAF will go on sale in seven markets in Asia and Oceania during the next fiscal year: Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand. A significant presence of full hybrids in Malaysia and Thailand skews association of EVs with hybrids.

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UNECE Adopts Type Approval for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles’ Electric Safety Requirements; Applies in 41 Countries

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100 which introduces type approval requirements for all types of electric and hybrid vehicles’ electric safety requirements. 100 will cover a large range of electric vehicles: pure electric, hybrid, plug-in, as well as hydrogen fuel cells vehicles as regards electric safety requirements. Click to enlarge.

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BMW updates BMW Connected with expanded services, device support and availability

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For instance, searches for charging stations for BMW i models or vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive systems can be refined using criteria such as the charging method involved, membership in the ChargeNow network, and the accepted payment method(s). From October, Android-based smartphones will also be supported.

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Proton Introduces Series of Range-Extended Electric Vehicle Concepts

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The cars were unveiled at IDG’s booth in Geneva by Proton Advisor and former Prime Minister of Malaysia Tun Dr. The cars were unveiled at IDG’s booth in Geneva by Proton Advisor and former Prime Minister of Malaysia Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins. The Proton concept drivetrain.

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