by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 3, 2024 | China, News, Technology
China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD reports it sold a record 526,000 fully electric cars in the final quarter of 2023. The number outpaced Elon Musk’s Tesla in global electric-car sales, which shipped 485,000 vehicles. The link to the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 28, 2023 | Laos, Lifestyle, Technology
The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) in Laos has marked significant growth in 2023, with a total of 4,631 EVs sold. This comprises 2,592 cars and 2,039 motorbikes. But while the world is striving toward a green transition, this surge in EV adoption in Laos is not...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 16, 2023 | Thailand, News, Technology
The number of electric vehicles (EVs) registered in Thailand reached 512,343 units on 30 November, the Department of Land Transport reports. The main EV categories are: Battery EV: 120,719 units; Hybrid EV (benzene): 326,178; Hybrid EV (diesel): 11,596; Hybrid EV...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 12, 2023 | China, News, Technology, Thailand
The 40th Thailand International Motor Expo ended yesterday (December 11) in Nonthaburi. The vehicle bookings saw a significant surge with 53,248 units sold. Japanese automaker Toyota again retained its crown for most booked brand, with 7,245 units being reserved....
by Teuvo Tuomi | Nov 10, 2023 | China, Asia, Business, News, Technology
China’s decision to restrict graphite exports will have a significant impact on foreign makers of electric vehicle battery components who have not yet shifted to using as much synthetic material as Chinese counterparts, industry insiders and experts say....