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Toyota’s North Carolina EV Battery Plant to Begin Production Next Year

Toyota is gearing up to produce electric vehicle (EV) batteries at its new factory in North Carolina, USA, with plans to commence production in the first quarter of next year. The facility, which received increased investment totalling $13.9 billion last year, is making significant progress since its groundbreaking in late 2022.

According to reports, Sean Suggs, President of Toyota Battery Manufacturing at the North Carolina complex, revealed that trial activities are currently underway in the first building of the factory. With approximately 300 team members on-site daily and around 500 more at the headquarters location in Greensboro, the plant is set to employ a total of 5,100 people upon completion in 2028.

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Petronas PUMP Program Invests RM2.5 Million in Terengganu Automotive Entrepreneurs

The Petronas Automotive Entrepreneur Development Program (PUMP) has earmarked RM2.5 million to support seven automotive entrepreneurs in establishing vehicle service centres in Terengganu.

PUMP is a structured initiative encompassing entrepreneurship training, business financing, advisory services, and periodic monitoring by the People’s Trust Council (MARA) and Petronas. Through collaboration between MARA and Petronas Lubricants Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (PLMM), the program has significantly contributed to empowering the Bumiputera economy, particularly in the automotive sector.

From a pool of 120 entrepreneurs who attended briefings and interviews in August 2022 for the East Coast zone, 55 were selected. This selection process covered three states: Terengganu, Kelantan, and Pahang. In Terengganu alone, MARA aims to establish 10 operational branches, with three already operational in Kuala Nerus, Kemaman, and Dungun, while seven more are currently under development and expected to start operating this year.

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Buses from Thailand now Permitted to Enter All States in Malaysia

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has announced that buses from Thailand are now permitted to enter all states in Malaysia, subject to approval from the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD). Transport Minister Anthony Loke clarified that this permission is not limited to states near the border.

According to Berita Harian, Loke stated that this decision was made recently, allowing buses from Thailand to enter Malaysia. They simply need to apply to APAD, and upon approval, a temporary permit will be issued.

However, buses from Thailand must provide specific information, including details of tour packages, the number of passengers, and accommodation locations.

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Comparison Analysis Reveals Costs of LRT and ART Infrastructure in Johor

The estimated overall cost of providing Light Rail Transit (LRT) infrastructure in Johor is projected to be RM16.7 billion, whereas the provision of Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) infrastructure is estimated to cost RM7 billion. Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh, the state executive councillor for Transport, Infrastructure, and Communications, revealed this valuation after a detailed comparison analysis between the LRT and ART systems, following presentations from two consortia proposing these public transport systems, as reported by Bernama.

Regarding the LRT system, Mohamad Fazli mentioned that it necessitates a new design for the elevated section and requires approval of the railway scheme. Additionally, infrastructure for depots and LRT stations would involve land acquisition for the depot in Desa Jaya and five acres of land for track switching/shunting.

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Jaecoo J7 Available to the Public for Test Drives

To offer enthusiasts a glimpse into a premium urban lifestyle experience, Jaecoo Malaysia has partnered with BÖN Estates, a boutique property developer based in Malaysia.

Since the commencement of the J7 public test drives on May 9, the collaboration has seen a significant turnout from both potential SUV enthusiasts and homeowners. Over the span of just four days, nearly 2,000 visitors have flocked to the BÖN Estates Gallery in Bangsar, with more than 470 test drives conducted during the same period.

Both the J7 all-wheel drive (AWD) and two-wheel drive (2WD) variants were available for public test drives at the BÖN Estates Gallery. Set against the backdrop of BÖN Estates’ signature living spaces, which seamlessly blend natural elements with modern technology, the sophisticated design of the J7 perfectly complemented the premium ambience. Striking features such as the J7’s hexagonal vertical waterfall grille, 19-inch “Aurora-inspired” alloy wheels, and a split lighting system that creates a near-natural daylight effect elicited awe and curiosity among visitors.

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Malaysia Accelerates EV Adoption with 268 New Charging Points

The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) has announced that an additional 268 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations have commenced operations until March 2024. This development brings the total number of Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCB) to 2,288 units.

As reported by Bernama, MITI Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlighted that the ministry remains committed to its goal of adding 10,000 new charging stations. Additionally, the target for Direct Current Fast Charging (DC) stations has been increased to 1,500 from the previous 1,000.

Furthermore, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul mentioned the rapid growth of the EV market in Malaysia, with nearly 11,000 battery electric vehicles (BEV) and hybrids sold until March 2024.

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Toyota’s North Carolina EV Battery Plant to Begin Production Next Year

Petronas PUMP Program Invests RM2.5 Million in Terengganu Automotive Entrepreneurs

Buses from Thailand now Permitted to Enter All States in Malaysia

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Jaecoo J7 Available to the Public for Test Drives

Malaysia Accelerates EV Adoption with 268 New Charging Points

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