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electric vehicles
China’s Electric Vehicle Expansion in Central Asia
By Nargiza Murataliyeva and Shakhriyor Ismailkhodjaev
Chinese electric vehicles are making inroads into Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, but for different reasons.
Will US-China Rivalry Spur the Transformation of Indonesia’s Critical Minerals Sector?
By Moch Faisal Karim
Compliance with the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act will be difficult. But it could bring Jakarta considerable long-term benefits.
Australia, Indonesia Aim to Challenge China’s Dominance in EVs and Batteries
By Marina Yue Zhang
Indonesia and Australia are teaming up to challenge China's dominance in electric vehicles and battery manufacturing.
Are We There Yet? Indonesia’s Huge EV Challenge
By Mailinda Eka Yuniza and Jonathan Abram Dewanto
Indonesia wants to increase its use of EVs but the cost of rolling out public charging stations is just one challenge.
Is VinFast Destined To Be the Next Proton?
By James Guild
The Vietnamese EV maker is hoping to establish itself as a leading regional player, but so far its decision-making has been questionable.
Thailand Announces Reduced Subsidies for EVs as Sales Boom
By Sebastian Strangio
The Thai government is hoping to maintain the upward trajectory of EV sales while reducing pressure on its budget.
Indonesia Fast-Tracks Its Electric Vehicle Ambitions
By Joseph Rachman
So far, most EV-related investment has come from Chinese and South Korean companies. Can the country succeed without Western involvement?
The Green Great Game Is This Century’s Space Race
By Chietigj Bajpaee
The rivalry for access to raw materials to facilitate the energy transition will turn the “Green Great Game” into one of the defining geopolitical features of the 21st century.
Tesla Pledges a Major Boost to Indonesia’s EV Ambitions
By Mark Field
Despite their concerns about its protectionism, Western governments should support President Joko Widodo's ambitions to make his nation a "key player" in the sector.
Tesla to Invest in Indonesian Battery Manufacturing, Official Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Senior Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan made the announcement after a meeting with Tesla chief Elon Musk in San Francisco on August 2.
Why VinFast is Struggling In the US Electric Vehicle Market
By James Guild
The Vietnamese automotive firm's planned conquest of the American EV market has hit a number of hurdles.
Mr. Musk Goes to Malaysia
By James Guild
Tesla sees some Southeast Asian countries as promising markets for its electric vehicles, and others as possible sites for producing them.