Chonburi, May 21 – private sector, electric vehicle academician advise the new government pushing the use of electric cars reduce energy costs create a new career Set up an inspection center for modified electric vehicles

Mr. Krisada Utamote, president of the Thai Electric Vehicle Association, said he wanted the new government to Push forward the policy to promote the use of electric vehicles in the country as the National Electric Vehicle Policy Board (EV Board) has continued to operate. To develop the modified electric vehicle industry, including cars, pickup trucks, motorcycles, tricycles, buses, trucks, boats, electric trains, and domestically produced electric vehicle parts to compete sustainably. preparation of measures to develop the modified electric vehicle industry To prepare for the transition to develop Thailand into the center of the electric vehicle manufacturing industry in the ASEAN region.

It should also accelerate the development of the workforce. To provide skills to support the modified electric vehicle and parts industry Determining guidelines for the development of the modified electric vehicle industry in collaboration with all 29 subcommittees to push forward the expansion of charging stations for electric cars, electric motorcycles electric tuk tuk Brake system of electric motorcycle Plugs and sockets for electric vehicles Battery for electric vehicles with mandatory standards from the TISI, including charging stations for electric vehicles to support the policy to reduce environmental problems

Asst. Prof. Seri Khueanak, Vice President for Sriracha Campus Kasetsart University revealed that Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus Has created a curriculum to develop students in the modification of electric vehicles. and parts work therefore wanting the new government pushing for the development of competent personnel Support repair of electric vehicles As more and more people use electric vehicles, experts and mechanics have to learn all over again. Because the working mechanism is different from the oil combustion engine. Including pushing for the establishment of an inspection center for electric vehicle modifications. to have a standard Registered with the Department of Land Transport. so that electric vehicles, whether purchased new or modified, can be used on the road widely and is safe

Mr. Chaturon Komonmit, Chief Operating Officer, Marketing and Sales, Grand Prix International Public Company Limited, said that the new government was proposed to focus on pushing forward. electric motorcycle modification To bring old cars to be modified to new ones. It is very important. Because electric vehicles in Thailand have grown exponentially. The government should promote the use of advanced technology. Used to produce electric motors, batteries to reduce production costs. through tax and subsidy policies When you see a large number of children, youth, and students modifying motorcycles to drive them, they think that it may encourage more widespread use of motorcycle taxis in Bangkok. Helps both reduce costs, fuel costs, pollution, no need to increase fares, affecting people who use the service. Grand Prix sees the potential in government administration from the new generation. should push the use of electric vehicles to grow more .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency