Finally, the investment, trade and industry ministry may yet dump the legacy issues that have held back the nation’s automotive industry for the past 20 years while Thailand zoomed ahead.
Tengku Zafrul said Miti is in talks with industry players to review the policy, and it would also hold discussions with related agencies including the Malaysia Automotive Robotics Internet of Things to look at matters raised by the industry regarding the incorporation of new technologies. One disruption that the EV has created is the mental state where EV owners are concerned more about driving range, charging points and battery state of health.For example, in 2020, world market share of exports was:Japan, exporting approximately US$91.6 billion worth of carsMexico, exporting approximately Us$34.4 billion worth of cars
It needs time to achieve a realistic transition from internal combustion engine to full Battery Electric Vehicle . Motorists need time to gain confidence in EV and issues of range anxiety and EV charging. Hybrids, especially plug-in hybrids will lower carbon emissions especially in a low-speed urban environment when the vehicle will automatically switch on to full EV mode and deliver zero carbon driving.