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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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GM to build and sell new global Chevrolet Colorado pickup in US

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The first version of the truck is launching this month in Thailand, to be followed by other regions around the globe. Thailand is the world’s largest market for midsize pickup trucks, according to GM. In Thailand, the model lineup will include 2WD and 4WD regular, extended-cab and crew cab variants. Earlier post.)

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

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Customers in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia emerged as the most enthusiastic about electric cars. 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.

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UPS to add 1,400 new CNG vehicles over next year; building 15 new CNG fueling stations

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To support the purchase and planned deployment of the 1,400 new CNG vehicles, UPS plans to build 15 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations. Today’s CNG announcement demonstrates UPS’ plans to expand use of widely available natural gas. —Mitch Nichols, UPS senior vice president of transportation and engineering. .;

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Tesla Model 3 fleet cost efficiency to be tested by City of Venice

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The Model 3s will be utilized in three Venice government branches: one in the Utilities division, one in the Building division, and another has already been outfitted as a Police Cruiser and will be used for patrol in the Venice Police Department. The other two units appear to be Tesla’s Rear-Wheel-Drive Model 3.

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Mazda to increase production capacity of SKYACTIV transmissions at Hofu Plant

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The initiative involves adding machining and assembly lines to an affiliated company’s building located next to the Nakanoseki district. In addition to the Nakanoseki district, Mazda will construct a new transmission plant in Thailand with an annual production capacity of around 400,000 units. Earlier post.).

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