Dr.Yossapong, Head of Mobility and Vehicle Technology Research Center (MOVE), KMUTT is one of the councils supporting the creation of the vision for Asia. “The Path To Zero: A Vision For Decarbinised Transport in Asia”A Report by the Council for Decarbonising Transport in Asia Imagining the future – where we want to goIn our vision […]
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Newsline – Dawn of Electric Vehicles
We continue to look toward the future and one of the continuing trends is of course the adoption of the electric vehicle or EV. For a quick overview of EVs globally and here in Thailand, Newsline’s Sandra Hanutsaha spoke with Dr. Yossapong Laoonual. Dr. Yossapong is the honorary chairman of the Electric Vehicle Association of […]
Bangchak’s Annual Seminar Takes “Everlasting Battery” Theme
Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited has organized its 10th annual seminar, “Everlasting Battery to Revolutionize Future Energy”, to present interesting stories on battery or energy-storage system that proves to be the most important transitional technology for the world’s shift from fossil fuel to renewable energy. Lithium-ion battery is highlighted at the seminar because it answers […]
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NXPO Recovery Forum: Opportunities of Thai industry in the future of mobility
NXPO’s Recovery Forum took place on 20 August 2020. The recent weekly forum focused on opportunities of Thai industry in the future of mobility, with guest speaker Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yossapong Laoonual, President of the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT) and Assistant to the President for Sustainability of King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT). According to Dr. Yossapong, the auto industry has lately witnessed the transformation due to heightened awareness and concern on the environment and climate change, along with the change in […]
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BMW Group Thailand holds ‘The Future of Mobility’ forum to showcase visions that shape the e-mobility of the future through the lens of top BMW executive and industry experts
From left to right Khun Krit Vichaiwatanapanich, CEO and Co-founder, Haupcar Dr. Yossapong Laoonual, President of Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand and Chairman, Automotive Research Cluster Working Group, KMUTT Khun Jaturon Komolmitr, Director and Chief Operating Officer, Grand Prix International PCL Khun Kwanchai Paphatphong, President and CEO, Inter-Media Consultant Co., Ltd. Dr. Andreas Aumann, Vice […]
Thailand embraces EV technology
The Thai government aims to increase the usage of electric vehicles up to 1.2 million units by the year 2036, according to the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT). “Relevant agencies including the BOI and government agencies have created a number of incentives to stimulate the growth of electric vehicles as well as recruiting various […]
Nissan joins panel at Techsauce Global Summit 2018 on preparing Thailand for Electric Vehicle adoption
BANGKOK – Executives from Nissan, BMW and industry bodies discussed how Thailand can prepare for, and accelerate, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) at the Techsauce Global Summit 2018 in Bangkok. The summit, held from June 22-23, is designed to help strengthen the region’s technology ecosystem while helping encourage Thailand to become one of ASEAN’s technological […]
BMW GROUP THAILAND AND KING MONGKUT’S UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY THONBURI TO DRIVE THAILAND TOWARDS FUTURE OF SUSTAINABILITY
BMW Group Thailand – led by Mr. Stefan Teuchert (4th right), President – is providing King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi – led by Associate Professor Dr. Sakarindr Bhumiratana (4th left), President – with access to BMW electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to lend support to the Charge & Share initiative under a Memorandum of […]