New EV output target under review
Automakers push 50% level by 2030
The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee is considering setting a new electric vehicle (EV) production target, with EVs making up half of all car manufacturing by 2030.
The goal is to tap into the global trend of reducing carbon dioxide emissions from all new cars.
The new target, pushed by major automakers in Thailand, comes as state agencies and power companies are trying to relieve concerns over an insufficient number of EV charging facilities and prolonged charging times.
“The government will discuss the new EV target with state agencies and car…