DigiKey to Highlight Automation Offerings and Services at SPS 2024

DigiKey is set to highlight its automation offerings and services at SPS 2024 from November 12-14 in Nuremberg, Germany.

85 Million EVs to Dominate Gglobal Roads in 2025

By the end of 2025, 85 million electric vehicles (EVs) - cars, buses, vans and heavy trucks – are expected to be on the road, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc.

Foundation for Industrial Development Thai-German Institute (TGI), Mobile Innovation Company Limited (MI), and NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) Sign Groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding

The Foundation for Industrial Development Thai-German Institute (TGI), represented by President Mr. Somchai Jakkareen, Mobile Innovation Company Limited (MI), represented by Presid…

New Mazda CX-5 Hybrid to be unveiled in 2025, addressing the EV era.

Mazda is developing a new hybrid engine for its larger SUV, the CX-5, with plans to introduce it in 2025. This move is part of a broader strategy to consolidate its current models …

Sharp enters the EV business with a Futuristic Living Room on Wheels

Sharp is diving into the EV market, teaming up with Foxconn to create the "LDK+" model. This new EV offers a living room-style interior complete with a 65-inch screen and is slated…

Toyota Develops New Efficient 1500cc and 2000cc Engines for Electrification

Toyota achieved record profits in fiscal year 2023 due to stable new car sales, particularly hybrid vehicles, in North America, Europe, and Japan. Continuous product improvements a…

DigiKey Officially Registers as an Importer of Record in Japan, Offering Japanese Customers a Localized Experience

DigiKey officially registers as an Importer of Record (IOR) in Japan, enabling Japanese customers to eliminate the need for customs clearance and payment of duties and consumption …

Sumitomo Bakelite's Innovative Resin Solutions for Lightweight Automotive Battery Components

Sumitomo Bakelite is proposing the use of resin for automotive battery components to reduce weight and enhance manufacturing efficiency, contributing to lighter EVs.

Industrial Robot Orders Decline by 24% in 2023, Marking First Decrease in Four Years

In 2023, investments in industrial robots in Japan were valued at 8.49 trillion yen (approximately 5.6 billion US dollars), a decrease of 23.6% from the previous year. This marks t…

NETA Auto Strategic Partner Conference 2024 : Successful Global Collaboration for Future Development

NETA Auto Strategic Partner Conference 2024 : Successful Global Collaboration for Future Development

GWM Makes History as the First Chinese OEM to Mass-Produce EV Overseas

GWM achieves a groundbreaking milestone as the GWM Ora 03, also known as the GWM Ora Good Cat, rolls off the production line at the GWM Rayong factory in Thailand.

Isuzu Announces 3.2 Billion Baht Investment in Thai Production Base for EV Pickups

Isuzu announces a 32 billion baht investment to produce electric pickup trucks in Thailand over the next 5 years, with plans for export to Norway.

Winnonie Establishes Joint Venture with BTS Group to Launch EV Bike Hire Purchase Business for Motorcycle Taxi Drivers

Winnonie Establishes Joint Venture with BTS Group to Launch EV Bike Hire Purchase Business for Motorcycle Taxi Drivers, Reaffirming Leadership as a Service Provider of Battery as a…

Neta Auto kick-starts "overseas factory" construction after four-month preparations, globalization milestone for Chinese carmakers

Neta Auto kick-starts "overseas factory" construction after four-month preparations, globalization milestone for Chinese carmakers.

Advances in FSW Technology for EV Component Production

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) technology has achieved significant strides in producing EV parts and components like battery systems, cooling systems, and chassis. Yet, for small and …

Isuzu's EV Truck US$1.35 Billion Investment, Set to Launch in 2024

​Isuzu Motors is getting ready to make a big leap into electric trucks with a huge investment of US$1.35 billion next year and start producing electric trucks in 2024.

Polyplastics' New DURAFIDE (R) PPS Grade Delivers Exceptional Heat Resistance for EV Lithium-ion Batteries

DURAFIDE (R) PPS 6150T73 is Polyplastics' latest offering for the transformative electric vehicle segment.

A Robot Hand Can “Grab Tofu” Using Load Sensing Technology

Japan develops a robot hand capable of gentle grip, including tofu handling, with load sensing technology

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in June 2023

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in June 2023 totaled 16,549 units. High growth figures were HEV and BEV rose 33% and 796% (YoY) in order.

AION Ships the First Batch of AION Y Plus EVs to Thailand, Bringing New E-mobility Experiences to Local Customers

GAC AION ("AION" or "the Company"), an emerging new energy vehicle manufacturer under Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), announced that a total of 100 AION Y Plus electric vehicles …

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in May 2023

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in May 2023 totaled 14,739 units. High growth figures were HEV and BEV rose 49% and 837% (YoY) in order.

Nissan global EV sales surpass 1-million-unit milestone

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announces today that its global sales of electric vehicles have surpassed the 1 million unit milestone.

BYD's Denza Launches N7 to Compete with Tesla Model Y

Denza's new N7 electric SUV, rivaling Tesla's Model Y, was unveiled with great anticipation during a livestream event on Weibo, attracting nearly 2 million views.

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in April 2023

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in April 2023 totaled 10,889 units. High growth figures were HEV and BEV rose 32% and 886% (YoY) in order.

Arun Plus Joins Hands with CATL, World’s Biggest EV Battery Manufacturer, Marking the First Step to Become EV Battery Hub of ASEAN

Having reached the agreement on EV battery cell-to-pack (CTP) cooperation in Thailand, Arun Plus Company Limited (Arun Plus), EV flagship of PTT Plc., aims to serve EV car manufact…

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in March 2023

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in March 2023 totaled 16,490 units. High growth figures were HEV and BEV rose 21% and 892% (YoY) in order.

BOI Emphasizes Thailand’s Strength in Comprehensive EV Production Benz Camp announces full EV

BOI presents Mercedes-Benz executives from around the world. This shows the readiness of Thailand to be the center of the electric vehicle industry in the region.

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in February 2023

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in February 2023 totaled 14,778 units. High growth figures were HEV, PHEV and BEV rose 47% 31% and 1,464% (YoY) in order.

Thailand Becomes Changan Auto's First Right-Hand Drive EV Production Base Outside of China with 9.8 Billion Baht Investment

Changan Automobile, a leading Chinese car manufacturer, has recently announced it will invest 9.8 billion baht in Thailand, to set up its first right-hand drive electric vehicle pr…

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in January 2023

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in January 2023 totaled 11,778 units. High growth figures were HEV, PHEV and BEV rose 77% 33% and 1,018% (YoY) in order.

Neta Auto kick-starts "overseas factory" construction after four-month preparations, globalization milestone for Chinese carmakers

Neta Auto kick-starts "overseas factory" construction after four-month preparations, globalization milestone for Chinese carmakers.

Yutong Takes Top Spot in European Electric Bus Market for 2022

Yutong Bus, a leading global manufacturer of electric buses, led sales of electric buses in Europe last year on the strength of its high-quality vehicles.

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in December 2022

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in December 2022 totaled 6,346 units. High growth figures were HEV, PHEV and BEV rose 84% 23% and 782% (YoY) in order.

Yadea Ventures into Indonesia Market with Exclusive Strategic Partner IndoMobil

Yadea, the world's leading electric two-wheeler brand, has announced an exclusive strategic partnership with Indonesian listed company Indomobil at the 2023 Indonesia International…

The Operating Revenue of GWM in 2022 Exceeds CNY 137.3 Billion

Great Wall Motor Company Limited released Preliminary Earnings Estimate of 2022: GWM achieved a record high in the operating revenue. With the 137.351 billion CNY in 2022, it has e…

EV Board Approves 24 Billion Baht Subsidy to the EV Battery-producing

The EV board agreed in principle on a proposal to lower the excise tax on EV batteries from the current 8% to just 1% while offering a 24 billion baht subsidy to the EV battery-pro…

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in November 2022

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in November 2022 totaled 7,594 units. High growth figures were HEV, PHEV and BEV rose 83% 49% and 793% (YoY) in order.

The future of EVs: Integration of cell and chassis - Neta Auto and CATL will jointly develop CIIC

Neta Auto and CATL signed a cooperation agreement on the CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis (CIIC).

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in October 2022

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in October 2022 totaled 7,299 units. High growth figures were HEV, PHEV and BEV rose 123% 85% and 543% (YoY) in order.

Demystified ‘success of Gühring’s cutting tools’ at METALEX 2022

Gühring demystifies their success as one-stop-service cutting tool supplier at METALEX 2022.

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in September 2022

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in September 2022 totaled 8,996 units. High growth figures were HEV, PHEV and BEV rose 182% 80% and 384% (YoY) in order.

MST showcases 'shrink fit holders', a high-precision manufacturing solution at METALEX 2022

MST showcases “shrink fit holders” as higher-precision manufacturing solutions of next-generation at Metalex 2022.

Gotion High-tech and VinES Vietnam base break ground at joint venture battery factory

The joint venture battery factory by Gotion High-Tech and Vietnam VinGroup was officially opened in Vietnam Ha Tinh Economic Development Zone.

OKAOMOTO showcases “one-stop abrasive process solutions” at METALEX 2022

OKAMOTO at Hall no. 101, booth no. BE19 at METALEX 2022, a total abrasive process machine manufacturer, promoting the manufacturing of high-resolution components and addressing the…

CATL and Daihatsu reached strategic cooperation agreement

CATL and Daihatsu announced an MOU of Strategic Cooperation on battery supply and battery technologies to promote e-mobility in Japan.

CATL and VinFast reach Global Strategic Cooperation to promote global e-mobility

CATL and VinFast today announced an MOU for Global Strategic Cooperation to expand collaboration in areas including CIIC (CATL integrated intelligent chassis) skateboard chassis pr…

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in August 2022

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in August 2022 totaled 7,984 units. High growth figures were HEV, PHEV and BEV rose 104% 52% and 464% (YoY) in order.

Porsche Asia Pacific and Shell launch first 180 kW high-performance charging site in Thailand, establishing longest emission-free highway route in South East Asia

Porsche Asia Pacific and Shell launch first 180 kW high-performance charging site in Thailand, establishing longest emission-free highway route in South East Asia.

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in July 2022

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in July 2022 totaled 5,851 units. High growth figures were HEV, PHEV and BEV rose 148% 151% and 409% (YoY) in order.

WHA Seals 600-rai Landmark Deal with BYD For First BYD New Energy Vehicles Plant in ASEAN

WHA Seals 600-rai Landmark Deal with BYD For First BYD New Energy Vehicles Plant in ASEAN.