PTT-Foxconn EV project eyes Thai production for Chinese automakers

Talks underway for first deal with startup Hozon amid Bangkok's electric drive

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PTT featured a Hozon EV in its exhibit space at last month's Bangkok International Motor Show. (Photo by Yohei Muramatsu)

YOHEI MURAMATSU and SHUNSUKE TABETA, Nikkei staff writers

BANGKOK/BEIJING -- Thai state energy group PTT is in talks to build electric vehicles for Chinese automakers as its joint venture with Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn aims to start production in 2024.

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