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Foxconn partnering with Thailand’s PTT to build EVs; MIH open EV platform

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Foxconn and PTT have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in setting up an open platform for producing electric vehicles (EV) and key components to serve the EV sector in Thailand. PTT is a Thai state-owned oil and gas company and the largest publicly listed conglomerate in Thailand.

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Geely to build an assembly plant in Vietnam

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Geely Auto plans to build an assembly plant in Vietnam. Geely Auto plans to build a plant capable of assembling 75,000 vehicles a year. In July, China’s Ministry of Commerce mentioned risks in building car manufacturing factories in Europe and Thailand. It will also expand its local supply chain in Vietnam.

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China discourages local automakers from building EV plants overseas

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It also mentioned risks in building car manufacturing factories in Europe and Thailand. The policy attracted big names in the global auto industry, including Tesla and Hyundai. Leapmotor and BYD are the two Chinese automakers that have taken significant steps in the European auto market.

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Thailand backtracks on scope of discovered lithium deposits – ET Auto

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Thailand has backtracked on an announcement that it found millions of tonnes of lithium deposits last week, with the government downgrading the scope of its discovery. Lithium is a key component in the manufacture of batteries used in electric cars, as well as smartphones and other electronics.

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Tesla in talks for a factory in Thailand, report says

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Tesla is in talks with Thailand’s government to build a factory in the country, according to government officials. Now, Thailand is back in the running. Tesla only somewhat recently started to operate officially in Thailand with opening orders late in 2022 and starting deliveries last year.

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Neta starts construction of its first overseas plant in Thailand, with planned annual capacity of 20,000 units

CN EV Post

Neta is building the electric vehicle assembly site with Thailand's BGAC and expects it to start production by the end of January 2024. Neta laid the groundbreaking for its plant in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 10, which will be its main manufacturing base for right-hand drive EVs for export to ASEAN, the company said today.

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BYD to kick off EV production at new Thailand plant in Q3 as overseas expansion accelerates

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BYD is now set to begin production at its new EV plant in Thailand in the third quarter as it looks to accelerate overseas sales. BYD set to begin EV production in Thailand in Q3 After showcasing its full range of brands at the Bangkok Auto Show this week, BYD said it will kick off EV production in the country in Q3.