Indonesia-made batteries can cut EV prices by 30 percent: Minister
JAKARTA: Indonesia will be able to decrease the domestic prices of electric vehicles (EV) by up to 30 percent by taking the initiative to manufacture its own EV batteries, Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita stated. “I believe that the prices of electric cars will drop by 20-30 percent,” he remarked in Jakarta on Thursday […]
MoE’s plan to have more vocational colleges to be discussed in Parliament today
KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry’s (MoE) plan to have more vocational colleges that offer skill courses in the electric vehicles (EV) industry will be among the focus in the Dewan Rakyat sitting today. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s official website, the matter will be raised by Zahir Hassan (PH-Wangsa Maju), who also […]
S’wak to import 1,000 units EV, hydrogen-powered vehicles
KUCHING: Putrajaya has agreed to give Sarawak the Approved Permit (AP) to import 1,000 units EV (electric) and hydrogen-powered vehicles. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak is the first state in the country to receive such a permit. He said the federal government has also agreed to offer tax exemption […]
Texas to impose fee on electric vehicles
HOUSTON: Starting September, electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the second largest US state of Texas will have to pay the state an extra US$200 each year to register their vehicles, Xinhua quoted local media reports on Wednesday. If they want to buy another EV, that will cost US$400 upfront, according to a new state law […]
Pay&Go Sdn Bhd, ChargeSINI ink deal to boost EV charging infrastructure
BY ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG KUCHING: Pay&Go Sdn Bhd, a local tech company, and ChargeSINI, Malaysia’s leading smart Electric Vehicle (EV) charging provider, have signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) to collaborate on enhancing the impact of EV charging infrastructure in the community. The MoA signing ceremony on Thursday (May 18) was witnessed by Sarawak Deputy […]
Proton hopes for more initiatives to encourage EVs
KUCHING: Malaysian car maker Proton is hoping for the government to introduce more initiatives to increase production as well as the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in under the revised 2023 Budget which will be tabled next week. Proton deputy chief executive officer Roslan Abdullah attractive incentives could create more investment opportunities for the country […]
Premier wants lithium-based batteries recycled
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The Association of Importers and Traders of Motor Vehicles Malaysia (PEKEMA) Sarawak has been urged to look into recycling batteries used in electric vehicles (EV). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the batteries used in EVs contain lithium – which is […]
SEDC pitches for electric mobility adoption
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and the Association of Importers and Traders of Motor Vehicles Malaysia (PEKEMA) Sarawak are pitching for electric vehicle usage in the state. Their teaming up to develop the Electric Vehicle (EV) market in Sarawak augurs well with the push for green […]
Association bids to increase number of EV charging stations
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: Association of Importers and Traders of Motor Vehicles Malaysia (Pekema) Sarawak is committed to working with the government and private organisations to increase the number of charging stations for electric vehicles (EV). President Datuk Ismail Abang Saufi said the association was subsidising 50 per cent of […]
Pekema doing part to encourage switch to electric vehicles
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: Association of Importers and Traders of Motor Vehicles Malaysia (Pekema) Sarawak has been doing its part to encourage more people to switch to electric vehicles. President Datuk Ismail Abang Saufi disclosed that the association had been doing road shows in major cities in the country, including […]
