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Thailand backtracks on scope of discovered lithium deposits – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Lithium is a key component in the manufacture of batteries used in electric cars, as well as smartphones and other electronics. Thailand has backtracked on an announcement that it found millions of tonnes of lithium deposits last week, with the government downgrading the scope of its discovery.

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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

Baua Electric

Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader. Thailand wants 30% of the vehicles built in the country to be electric by 2030.

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BYD to kick off EV production at new Thailand plant in Q3 as overseas expansion accelerates

Baua Electric

BYD is now set to begin production at its new EV plant in Thailand in the third quarter as it looks to accelerate overseas sales. BYD set to begin EV production in Thailand in Q3 After showcasing its full range of brands at the Bangkok Auto Show this week, BYD said it will kick off EV production in the country in Q3.

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BYD Atto 3 Tops The BEV Sales Charts In Thailand In First Half Of The Year

CleanTechnica EVs

Reports from Thailand say the BYD Atto 3 was the top selling BEV in Thailand in the first half of the year. The Atto 3 registered 11,167 units in the first half of the year, followed by the Hozon Auto Neta V with 5,955 units. The Tesla Model Y was in third place with 3,638 […]

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Splendid Wall readies EV battery meeting, analysis in Thailand

Baua Electric

is finalizing plans to take a position as much as $30 million to arrange a untouched battery bind meeting plant in Thailand, the place it is going to get started creating a compact electrical automotive upcoming occasion, consistent with an organization reputable. BANGKOK — China’s Splendid Wall Motor Co.

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Foxconn partnering with Thailand’s PTT to build EVs; MIH open EV platform

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Foxconn and PTT have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in setting up an open platform for producing electric vehicles (EV) and key components to serve the EV sector in Thailand. PTT is a Thai state-owned oil and gas company and the largest publicly listed conglomerate in Thailand.

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VinFast Introduces A Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Lineup at Bims 2024

CleanTechnica EVs

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.