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An electric car is seen during the opening of a PTT Pcl energy firm's commercial EV (Electric Vehicle) charging station, in Bangkok, Thailand August 15, 2016.

Electric vehicle race is on in Southeast Asia

Thailand and Malaysia most likely to attract investment in domestic production

  • Thailand is leading other Southeast Asian countries in providing incentives for consumers and investors to boost its domestic electric vehicle industry.
  • Malaysia is dealing with Chinese manufacturers to speed up the adoption of battery-only electric cars.
  • Nissan has the best chance of a successful battery-only EV debut in the region.

Not wanting to miss out on the next transport technology revolution, Southeast Asian policymakers are racing to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles as a step to becoming a regional manufacturing hub.

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