East Asia & Pacific

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Thailand

Battery Electric

Chassis Cowls & Pickups

Distribution & Aftermarket

Geely launches electric pickup truck in Thailand

By Will Pulson – 5th January 2025

Geely is looking to establish itself as a leading electric pickup supplier to Thailand.

Kia to supply electric vans to DHL Korea

Kia to supply electric vans to DHL Korea

By Will Pulson – 3rd January 2025

Malaysia

Strategy/Policy

Distribution & Aftermarket

Battery Electric

JAC officially launches brand in Malaysia starting with its T9 diesel & e-pickup models

By Will Pulson – 30th December 2024

Australia

Prototype, Testing & Trials

Hydrogen Combustion

Hybrid

Toyota to test hydrogen-ICE electric hybrid van in Australia from 2025

By Jim Gibbins – 29th December 2024

Rebranded Tata Daewoo Mobility to launch first BEV in 2025

Rebranded Tata Daewoo Mobility to launch first BEV in 2025

By Will Pulson – 28th December 2024

Bus & Coach

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France

Japan

Agreement

Electrical Systems & Components

Valeo to partner with Rohm Semiconductor on silicon carbide power electronics

By Bradley Osborne – 13th December 2024

With Rohm’s technology, Valeo aims to develop a new generation of power modules for electric motor inverters which will go into electric vehicles in multiple segments, from e-bikes to e-trucks.

South Korea

Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

Restructure

ONE closes South Korea office

By Bradley Osborne – 30th November 2024

Established last year, ‘Our Next Energy Korea Ltd’ was based out of an office in Hwaseong and employed less than ten people.

South Korea

Achievement

Fuel Cell Electric

Sales of Hyundai’s HFC Elec City bus exceeds 1,000 units

By Will Pulson – 29th November 2024

The Elec City is powered by a 180-kW fuel cell system, feeding off an 875-litre hydrogen tank to charge its 78.4 kWh high-capacity battery pack.

Volgren building buses on Yutong electric chassis for Australian market

By Bradley Osborne – 14th November 2024

South Korea

Fuel Cell Electric

Hydrogen Fuel

Hyundai showcases end-to-end hydrogen solutions roadmap at H2 MEET 2024

By Will Pulson – 8th November 2024

Japan

Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

Remanufacture & Recycling

MFTBC plans to work with T2M to build pilot battery materials recovery plant in Japan

By Will Pulson – 31st October 2024

Truck & Van

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Kia unveils new Tasman pickup truck in Saudi

Saudi Arabia

Product

Chassis Cowls & Pickups

Diesel Combustion

Kia unveils new Tasman pickup truck in Saudi

By Will Pulson – 27th December 2024

The Kia Tasman will be the Hyundai Motor Group’s first one-ton pickup truck when it goes on sale in global markets in 2025.

India

Agreement

Electric Drive

Ashok Leyland signs partner agreement with Nidec Corporation for electric motor supply in commercial vehicles

By RACE Innovations Pvt Ltd – 19th December 2024

This agreement is expected to enable both Ashok Leyland and Nidec to work together in developing electric drive motors and control systems that will cater to the specific needs of India's commercial vehicle industry.

Japan

Autonomous Vehicles

Prototype, Testing & Trials

Japanese truck builders launch Level 4 autonomous truck trials

By Will Pulson – 16th December 2024

The ultimate purpose of the project is to help address Japan’s increasing shortage of long-distance truck drivers.

Vietnam

Distribution & Aftermarket

Diesel Combustion

Dongfeng Xinjiang launches X Series heavy truck range in Vietnam

By Will Pulson – 6th December 2024

Indonesia

Distribution & Aftermarket

Product

Toyota launches new Hilux Rangga in Indonesia

By Will Pulson – 2nd December 2024

Singapore

Distribution & Aftermarket

Policy

Fuso adds Singapore to its growing number of export markets for eCanter

By Will Pulson – 28th November 2024

Trailer

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Singapore

Wheels & Tyres

Giti Tire launches new heavy-duty trailer tyre

By Luke Willetts – 11th September 2024

Designed for heavy loads in rough terrains, the trailer tyre is initially available in size 385/65R22.5, with 265/70R19.5 planned for Q4 2024.

Australia

Mergers & Acquisitions

Schmitz acquires minority stake in Australian trailer manufacturer MaxiTrans

By Bradley Osborne – 24th April 2023

According to the Executive Chairman of MaxiTrans, Greg L’Estrange, Schmitz’s investment in the group will pave the way for shared technological development and operational support as MaxiTrans grows its business.

Singapore

Wheels & Tyres

Electric Drive

Free Article

Giti and its race for commercial vehicle tyre dominance

By Luke Willetts – 14th March 2023

Giti – a strong brand name in the Far East - is gaining ground in Europe and is ready with tested proven tyres for the fast expanding electric CV market.

South Korea

Performance

Wheels & Tyres

Hankook sales up 17.5% in 2022

By Luke Willetts – 9th March 2023

Sales and operating profit increased YoY by 17.5 percent and 9.9 percent, respectively, thanks to increased demand for large-diameter tyres.