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Home News Auto News Electric Car Factory To Open In 2016, Setting Up Malaysia As Regional EV Hub Electric Car Factory To Open In 2016, Setting Up Malaysia As Regional EV Hub Auto News Jim Kem | May 18, 2015 05:51 pm A new electric vehicle production facility due to be built in Gurun, Kedah is set to place Malaysia in a prime position to become a regional hub for electric vehicles once it starts its operational duties in the middle of 2016.The venture is the result of a joint effort by the Beijing Auto International Cooperation (BAIC) - the world’s second largest electric vehicle manufacturer and the biggest in China - and their local Malaysian partner company Amber Dual Sdn Bhd.At a cost of between RM200 million to RM300 million, BAIC projects that the Gurun facility would be able to produce between 2,000 to 3,000 electric vehicles in 2016, a figure that will increase as time goes by and demand increases according to market maturity.Shabudin Md Saman, Amber Dual’s managing director plans to have a prototype vehicle ready by December, with a full production version ready in July 2016."BAIC has appointed us as its representative that tap into the markets in Southeast Asian and the region. Government help is also needed as electric vehicle technology requires high financing, especially in installing vehicle battery-charging facilities,” he said.In addition to aiding BAIC in achieving market success in this region, Amber Dual Sdn Bhd intends on learning fast and eventually contributing to future vehicle design as well as developing their own battery technology.Li Ji, BAIC’s senior vice-president of sales, is bullish of the prospect of Malaysia becoming an important support structure in the company’s growth as well as its future as an electric vehicle hub for Southeast Asia. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags Amber Dual Sdn Bhd BAIC Beijing Auto International Cooperation Electric Vehicle EV Print Jim Kem Content Producer There's just something about cars. It's a conveyance, it's a liability, it's a tool; but it can also be a source of joy, pride, inspiration and passion. It's much like clothes versus fashion. And like the latter, the pursuit of perfection never ends. Related News Malaysia Autoshow 2016: BAIC EV 200 Electric Vehicle Previewed Buying Guides Kon | November 10, 2016 An affordable all-electric vehicle is set to hit Malaysian roads soon; Chinese manufacturer BAIC has just previewed the new EV200 at the Malaysia ... Is The MyKar Electric Vehicle Really Feasible? Insights Aswan | April 06, 2021 Electric vehicles are coming, but is MyKar really an appropriate solution? If you're the kind of person who has even a rudimentary interest in ... Watch This Small Electric Monster Set A New 0-100 KM/H World Record Auto News Gerard | October 22, 2020 What’s your favourite supercar? Ferrari LaFerrari? McLaren P1? Or even the mighty Bugatti Veyron? Whatever your choice, it will never make the ... Limited Number of Renault Zoe Electric Cars Available for Private Ownership Auto News Arvind | April 29, 2016 Previously, the only way to sample Renault’s ‘Zero-Emission’ electric vehicle (EV) the ZOE was through the COMOS ride sharing service available at ... Comments
Electric Car Factory To Open In 2016, Setting Up Malaysia As Regional EV Hub Auto News Jim Kem | May 18, 2015 05:51 pm A new electric vehicle production facility due to be built in Gurun, Kedah is set to place Malaysia in a prime position to become a regional hub for electric vehicles once it starts its operational duties in the middle of 2016.The venture is the result of a joint effort by the Beijing Auto International Cooperation (BAIC) - the world’s second largest electric vehicle manufacturer and the biggest in China - and their local Malaysian partner company Amber Dual Sdn Bhd.At a cost of between RM200 million to RM300 million, BAIC projects that the Gurun facility would be able to produce between 2,000 to 3,000 electric vehicles in 2016, a figure that will increase as time goes by and demand increases according to market maturity.Shabudin Md Saman, Amber Dual’s managing director plans to have a prototype vehicle ready by December, with a full production version ready in July 2016."BAIC has appointed us as its representative that tap into the markets in Southeast Asian and the region. Government help is also needed as electric vehicle technology requires high financing, especially in installing vehicle battery-charging facilities,” he said.In addition to aiding BAIC in achieving market success in this region, Amber Dual Sdn Bhd intends on learning fast and eventually contributing to future vehicle design as well as developing their own battery technology.Li Ji, BAIC’s senior vice-president of sales, is bullish of the prospect of Malaysia becoming an important support structure in the company’s growth as well as its future as an electric vehicle hub for Southeast Asia. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags Amber Dual Sdn Bhd BAIC Beijing Auto International Cooperation Electric Vehicle EV
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