AWANI Tonight: EV registrations grew 141.8% year-on-year in first half of 2024
Malaysia recorded a 141.8% increase in electric vehicle registrations for the first half of 2024, with a total of 10,663 EVs registered between January and June.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720071161_BYDlogos.jpg)
China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
By 2030, Thailand aims to convert 30% of its annual production of 2.5 million vehicles into EVs, according to a government plan.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![How is Southeast Asia's charge to EVs going? How is Southeast Asia's charge to EVs going?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700738641_TBEV.jpg)
How is Southeast Asia's charge to EVs going?
Who's leading the race to develop electric vehicles in Southeast Asia? The answer is complicated.
Sun Nov 26 2023
![Giving transport the spark it needs Giving transport the spark it needs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700735336_TBEV.jpg)
Giving transport the spark it needs
Making the switch to more electric vehicles on our roads is a key part of decarbonising transport and reaching net zero emissions.
Sat Nov 25 2023
![New Road Tax structure for electric vehicles in the works - Loke New Road Tax structure for electric vehicles in the works - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684218143_TBanthonyloke.jpg)
New Road Tax structure for electric vehicles in the works - Loke
The Transport Ministry (MOT) is working on a new road tax structure for electric vehicles (EVs), said minister Anthony Loke.
Tue May 16 2023
![Southeast Asia lags in electric vehicles. Can it catch up? Southeast Asia lags in electric vehicles. Can it catch up?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41676735418_keretaelektrik.jpg)
Southeast Asia lags in electric vehicles. Can it catch up?
Slow progress on developing affordable EVs among Southeast Asia's main manufacturers have held back the region, analysts said.
Sat Feb 25 2023
![Issues on LCS project, policies to promote EV among focus of Dewan Rakyat today Issues on LCS project, policies to promote EV among focus of Dewan Rakyat today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61672329169_MalaysiaParliament.jpg)
Issues on LCS project, policies to promote EV among focus of Dewan Rakyat today
MITI's policy to encourage the use of EVs and the additional charging points for EVs nationwide will also be brought up.
Mon Feb 20 2023
![MITI wants more affordable electric vehicles brought into the country MITI wants more affordable electric vehicles brought into the country](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41676735418_keretaelektrik.jpg)
MITI wants more affordable electric vehicles brought into the country
MITI is encouraging the introduction of more affordable electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia in order to advance the country's EV industry.
Sat Feb 18 2023
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MIGHT komited bangun industri EV dengan pelbagai industri
Ia menggunakan pendekatan sistematik dalam membangunkan industri EV berdasarkan elemen F.I.R.S.T.
Fri Jan 27 2023
![Govt to look into ways to bring in affordable EVs - Nik Nazmi Govt to look into ways to bring in affordable EVs - Nik Nazmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671026547_NikNazmi.jpg)
Govt to look into ways to bring in affordable EVs - Nik Nazmi
The government will look into ways to bring affordable EVs priced less than RM100,000 into the local market to benefit the people.
Wed Dec 14 2022
![MOSTI: EVs a viable alternative towards achieving climate ambitions MOSTI: EVs a viable alternative towards achieving climate ambitions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61639380101_AhmadAmzadHashim.jpg)
MOSTI: EVs a viable alternative towards achieving climate ambitions
EVs have emerged as a top viable automotive alternative towards achieving climate ambitions and ensuring a liveable planet, said MOSTI Deputy Minister, Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim.
Wed Sep 28 2022
![Dr Adham: MOSTI to focus on EVs, health security and social innovation Dr Adham: MOSTI to focus on EVs, health security and social innovation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71641909046_TBAdhamBaba.jpg)
Dr Adham: MOSTI to focus on EVs, health security and social innovation
The Ministry will also focus on environmentally friendly EV-related technologies as well as provide positive side-impacts, Dr Adham said.
Tue Jan 25 2022
![Budget 2022: EV gets boost from exemption of various taxes Budget 2022: EV gets boost from exemption of various taxes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51635515602_KenderaanElektrik.jpg)
Budget 2022: EV gets boost from exemption of various taxes
The government has decided to give full exemption of import duty, excise duty, as well as sales tax for electric vehicles (EVs) as it seeks to support the local EV industry.
Fri Oct 29 2021
![Mercedes-Benz hits accelerator in e-car race with Tesla Mercedes-Benz hits accelerator in e-car race with Tesla](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81626964847_merc.jpg)
Mercedes-Benz hits accelerator in e-car race with Tesla
From 2025, all new vehicle platforms will only make EVs, the German luxury automaker added.
Thu Jul 22 2021
![Friday Fives: The awesome concepts at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show Friday Fives: The awesome concepts at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://carmalaysia.my/getmedia/f3027319-489d-49fb-9b87-5b2b0c6d7a2e/chinese-concept-cars-in-beijing-auto-show-2.jpg.aspx?width=295&height=200&ext=.jpg)
Friday Fives: The awesome concepts at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show
The main theme of the 2016 Beijing Auto Show seem to be either EVs and Autonomous cars, here are the five concepts that previews the future of the automotive world
Fri Apr 29 2016