In Asean nations, only the status-seeking super rich and wealthy environmental activists can afford electric vehicles (EVs).

BERLIN: Volkswagen plans to invest in mines to bring down the cost of battery cells, meet half of its own demand and sell to third-party customers, the carmaker’s board member in charge of technology said.

HAMBURG: German auto giant Volkswagen has unveiled a new budget electric vehicle, as the competition in the EV sector revs up.

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Industry Ministry is aiming to accelerate the growth of the battery-based electric vehicle (KBLBB) ecosystem in order to reduce fuel consumption.

Kuala Lumpur: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) plans to introduce loan facilities to finance the purchase of vehicles and insurance to help the B40 group under the Payung Rahmah initiative.