Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2012

Honda Motor has begun assembling and marketing the subcompact Fit Hybrid (Jass Hybrid) in Thailand. Thailand is now the second country outside of Japan (the US was first) in which Honda produces hybrids. The hybrid is assembled at Honda’s plant in Ayutthaya, using core components from Japan.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s (MMC) Thai subsidiary, Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., MMC agreed with the government of Thailand on December 2010 to start a joint study for fleet testing of EVs. PEA ENCOM).

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Thailand Mitsubishi i-MiEV Motor 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) engine production subsidiary in Thailand, Siam Toyota Manufacturing Co., With Thailand as a global supply base, diesel engines made at STM will continue to supply vehicle plants in Thailand. The series consists of three pickup trucks, a minivan and an SUV.

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Thailand Diesel Toyota Engine 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

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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Thailand Mitsubishi i-MiEV Monaco 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2012

The Nikkei reports that Honda Motor Co. plans to assemble the hybrid version of its Fit subcompact in Thailand starting this summer—its first production in Asia of hybrids outside of Japan. liter car is to be released locally as the Jazz Hybrid as early as the summer. Currently, all Fit Hybrids are manufactured in Japan.

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Thailand Honda Hybrid Malaysia 231

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2016

Mazda Motor Corporation will increase the annual production capacity of the engine assembly plant at Mazda Powertrain Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., MPMT) in Chomburi, Thailand, to 100,000 units in the first half of 2018. liter gasoline engines, which are shipped to Auto Alliance (Thailand) Co., Mazda is investing ¥22.1

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Thailand Mazda Gasoline Engine 150

Electric Cars Report

APRIL 1, 2024

Thailand based electric motorcycle manufacturer Felo and its parent company Smartech have unveiled a new electric touring motorcycle packed with cutting-edge technology at the 45th Bangkok Motor Show. Dubbed the Felo TOOZ, the near-future electric touring bike grabs attention with its impressive specs.

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Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles Thailand Range 103

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors will use a newly developed ladder frame, chassis and clean diesel engine in the all-new Triton one-ton pickup truck. The launch of the all-new Triton (sold as the L200 in some markets) is scheduled for 26 July in Bangkok, Thailand. —Yoshiki Masuda, chief product specialist, Mitsubishi Motors

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Mitsubishi Diesel Engine Thailand 283

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In addition to providing a Honda e: Business Bike series model to Japan Post and Vietnam Post Corporation for mail delivery, Honda is currently conducting joint trials with Thailand Post Company Limited, and planning to begin production and sales of the Benly e: in Thailand before the end of this month. Battery sharing.

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Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles Honda Thailand 370

CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 27, 2024

BANGKOK, THAILAND — At the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) 2024, VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) introduces a diverse range of green mobility solutions to Southeast Asia’s leading auto market, including electric scooters, cars and the electric pickup truck concept — VF Wild.

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Electric Vehicles Thailand Vehicles Asia 100

CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 22, 2023

BYD in partnership with Rever Automotive has launched the BYD Dolphin hatchback at the 44th Bangkok International Motor Show. That’s not all the good news. There’s more good news! Rever Automotive has announced that the Dolphin will start at 799,999 Baht, which is about $23,256 after government incentives.

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BYD Thailand Price Vehicles 108

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., NMT), a subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co., Following the success achieved by the Nissan March as the first hatchback eco-car, NMT is aiming at being the leader of Thailand’s eco-car segment. launched the new Nissan Almera. The Almera is powered by a 1.2-liter,

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Thailand Nissan Cars MPG 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and the government of Thailand agreed to start joint study for fleet testing of electric vehicles (EV). MMC, through its local producer and distributor Mitsubishi Motors Thailand (MMTh), will begin initiatives for future market introduction of the i-MiEV.

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i-MiEV Thailand Mitsubishi Global 199

CN EV Post

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The battery pack, which is expected to be available in volume in the first quarter of 2024, will first be fitted to the Good Cat model of Great Wall Motor's Ora brand.

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Thailand Batteries Battery Energy 87

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Nissan Motor Asia Pacific Co., NTCSEA is the R&D function under Nissan Motor Asia Pacific Co., in Thailand. plans to expand Nissan Technical Center South East Asia (NTCSEA), its regional research and development function, to accelerate Nissan’s R&D activities in the ASEAN region.

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Asia Thailand Nissan Japan 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Toyota Motor Thailand Co., TMT) held a line-off ceremony today at its Gateway Plant in Chachoengsao Province to mark the start of production of the Prius. The plant is to produce approximately 12,000 units annually, with sales to begin on 30 November 30, priced from 1,190,000 to 1,270,000 baht (US$39,400 to US$42,000).

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Thailand Prius Camry Hybrid Toyota 218

Baua Electric

MARCH 26, 2024

According to the company’s Thailand president, Toyota will launch an electric Hilux pickup by the end of 2025. Speaking to reports during the Bangkok International Motor Show, Toyota Thailand president Noriaki Kamashita said the Hilux EV would be ready by the end of next year.

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Isuzu Toyota Thailand Market 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2010

Ford Motor Company is investing US$450 million (THB 15 billion) in a new passenger vehicle manufacturing plant in Rayong, Thailand, scheduled for completion in 2012. The facility will begin building the next-generation Ford Focus in 2012 for Thailand and other markets in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Thailand Ford Vehicles 2012 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2010

Mazda Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company’s joint venture, AutoAlliance (Thailand) Co. The US$350 million investment in AAT reinforces Mazda and Ford’s long-term joint commitment to Thailand. The US$350 million investment in AAT reinforces Mazda and Ford’s long-term joint commitment to Thailand.

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Thailand Mazda Ford Building 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2013

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will launch its next-generation global compact sedan, to be named Attrage, in the Thai market this July. Attrage will be produced at MMC subsidiary Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co. s third factory at the Laem Chabang Industrial Estate in Chonburi province in Thailand. Powered by a 1.2L

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Mitsubishi Thailand Global Motor 199

Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2024

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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Isuzu Thailand Charging Norway 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

General Motors opened a new diesel engine plant in Rayong, Thailand. The plant has the capability to manufacture approximately 120,000 engines per year for use in vehicles built in Thailand and other global markets. The new powertrain facility takes GM’s investment in Thailand to US$1.3 billion since 1998. liter and 2.8-liter

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Thailand Diesel GM Engine 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2022

Nissan Motor is launching a sustainable finance framework to help fund its next-generation electrified vehicles, batteries, environmental technologies, and new mobility services. Funding entities will include both Nissan Motor Co.,

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Financing Nissan New Zealand Re-Charge 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2011

American Honda Motor will temporally adjust automobile production at all six Honda auto plants in the US and Canada due to the disruption of the flow of parts from Honda suppliers in Asia because of the ongoing flooding in Thailand. Earlier post.). Auto production will be at approximately 50% of the original plan through 10 Nov.

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Thailand Honda North America Auto 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2017

At the 8 th US-China Energy Efficiency Forum in Denver, Foton Motor and Cummins signed a Memorandum of Green Power and Smart Truck Cooperation Development. Under the MoU, Foton Motor and Cummins will launch an in-depth cooperation to boost energy-saving, low-carbon and green development.

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China Motor Motors Motoring 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2016

The Nikkei reports that Daido Steel will build a neodymium magnet factory in the US to meet growing demand from automakers there for motors used in hybrid and electric vehicles. Honda is using this magnet in a new motor for hybrid drive systems. Earlier post.).

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Motor Motors Motoring Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2009

Mazda Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company inaugurated their new joint venture manufacturing passenger car plant at AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT). The new plant will produce the Mazda2 and Ford Fiesta compact cars for sale in Thailand and export throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

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Thailand Mazda Ford Cars 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will launch the all-new Mirage global compact car at dealerships throughout Japan on 31 August at an MSRP ranging from ¥998,000 to ¥1,288,000 (US$12,800 to $16,500). This trim level thus qualifies for 75% reductions in acquisition tax and motor vehicle weight tax at the time of purchase as an eco-car.

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Japan Mitsubishi MPG Gasoline 287

Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

Going forward, “Isuzu plans to produce a BEV pickup truck in Thailand,” Minami explained. Thailand is the Japanese automaker’s largest market for pickups and demand for EVs is soaring in the nation after introducing new incentives. Isuzu’s pickup was the second best-selling model in Thailand in January, behind only Toyota’s Hilux.

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F-150 Isuzu Toyota Thailand 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Tata Motors Limited, India’s largest automobile manufacturer, has confirmed its long term commitment to advanced research and development in the UK through the participation of its subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC), in the UK’s National Automotive Innovation Campus (NAIC). Earlier post.). billion in 2012-13.

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Land Rover Motor Motors Motoring 218

Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2024

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. kWh BYD Blade battery pack and 160 kW motor, providing up to 530 km (329 miles) CLTC range.

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Kia SUV All-Electric Price 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

The new Note lineup will also feature an electric all-wheel drive model, with powerful dual electric motors in the front and rear supplying power to all four wheels. The second-generation e-POWER system has an all-new electric motor and inverter. Electric motor torque has been increased by 10% and output by 6%.

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Japan Nissan Power Powered 397

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The Mercedes‑Maybach S 580 e is initially available in China, followed by Thailand, Europe and other countries. With our first plug-in hybrid model, we are combining the luxury experience typical of Maybach with emission-free local driving when in electric driving mode.

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Mercedes Plug-in Plug China 221

Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

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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Asia Chinese Thailand Companies 97

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s business partner in Taiwan China Motors Corp (CMC), Mitsubishi Corporation, (MC) and the Hsinchu County government in northwestern Taiwan have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the promotion of electric vehicles (EVs).

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Taiwan Costa Rica Mitsubishi i-MiEV 210

Teslarati

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Considering the trends in the sales of vehicles like the Ford F-150 Lightning and startups like Lucid Motors, skeptics have claimed that electric cars are seeing a demand problem. Also interesting is the fact that electric cars are also growing in countries like India, Thailand, and Indonesia. In 2020, this figure was at 1%.

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Electric Vehicles Sale Thailand Vehicles 121

Teslarati

APRIL 10, 2024

BYD plans to launch Tesla Cybertruck competitor in 2024 During the Bangkok Motor Show in Thailand, BYD stole the limelight with an array of electric vehicles (EVs) and new energy vehicle displays. The company is aiming for a 20% sales growth this year. BYD sells pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids.

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