Bangkok, Aug. 11 -- Thailand is pressing ahead with efforts to develop its electric vehicle (EV) industry, aiming to become a fully integrated manufacturing hub for EVs and key components in the ASEAN region.
The initiative supports national goals of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065. Under the "30@30" policy, the country aims for zero-emission vehicles to make up at least 30% of total passenger car and pickup truck output-about 725,000 units-by 2030, alongside 675,000 electric motorcycles.
The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee (EV Board), chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, recently reviewed progress on promotional measures.
According to the ...