Thailand aims for lithium output in two years, boosting EV ambitions  | Reuters News Agency
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Thailand aims for lithium output in two years, boosting EV ambitions 

Reuters exclusively reported that Thailand hopes to start producing lithium from a mine in its southwest in about two years, boosting its ambitions to become a regional electric vehicle (EV) production hub.  

Market Impact

Starting lithium production coincides with Thailand’s push into higher EV output. The country, Southeast Asia’s largest car producer and exporter, wants to convert about 30% of its annual vehicle production into EVs by 2030. 



Article Tags
Topics of Interest: AutomotiveTechnology
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: TechnologyTransport & Logistics
Regions: Asia
Countries: Thailand
Win Types: Exclusivity
Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop
Media Types: Text
Customer Impact: Significant National Story
FILE PHOTO: An electric car is seen while being charged during the opening of a PTT Pcl energy firm's commercial EV (Electric Vehicle) charging station, in Bangkok, Thailand August 15, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo
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