In S-E Asia, two-wheelers rev up the EV race
Singapore
THE global push for electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum, and in South-east Asia, it is the two-wheelers that are revving up the decarbonisation race. For EV adoption to take off in the four-wheel (4W) segment, success depends on government policies to make EVs more affordable, and not just a luxury item coveted by the wealthy for its technological novelty.
Home to more than 670 million people, the region is where motorised two- and three-wheelers such as motorcycles, scooters and tuk-tuks are main modes of transportation.
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