Calling Chard: asparagus and leek risotto with chicken | SaltWirePATTAYA, Thailand - Toyota launched a public transport pilot on Thursday with nine fully electric Hilux Revo pickup trucks in Thailand, a key Southeast Asian battleground for electric vehicles where Chinese players are challenging the dominance of Japanese automakers.
The world's top-selling automaker's move in Thailand comes as Chinese EV brands make inroads into the region's main auto assembly and export hub. But government subsidies and tax incentives have brought a wave of investment from China, with its EV automakers committing more than $1.44 billion worth of investments in Thailand.