Ministerial squabble delays EV measures
Focus of initial phase up for debate
A difference of opinions between the Energy Ministry and the Industry Ministry has resulted in a delay in the introduction of measures to support electric vehicles (EVs), according to a source at the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee who requested anonymity.
The source said the original schedule required Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow to propose the measures to the cabinet on Dec 28, 2021 or in January. However, the proposal has been put off as the ministries work to settle their differences.
The Industry Ministry wants to set a…