Thailand cooperates with Toyota to develop electric vehicle business and plans to try out the first electric pick-up truck.
Thanks to CTOnews.com netizens for the delivery of clues about the past. CTOnews.com, November 10 (Xinhua) Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said after meeting with Toyota executives that Thailand will work with Toyota Motor Company to develop the country's electric vehicle industry.
"Toyota says it sees the potential of Thailand's auto manufacturing industry, especially pick-up trucks and environmentally friendly vehicles," the Thai government said in a statement. "
CTOnews.com noted that Toyota plans to test its first electric pick-up truck in Thailand, a new attempt by Toyota in Thailand to boost sales of electric vehicles in the country.
By 2030, Thailand aims to convert 1/3 of its annual production of 2.5 million vehicles into electric vehicles.
In addition, the Thai government recently introduced a three-year tax credit for automakers investing in automation and robotics after reducing consumer subsidies for electric cars last week.