Malaysia's Proton launches its first electric vehicle

The Manila Times

Malaysia's Proton launches its first electric vehicle  Malaysian autos firm Proton launched its first electric vehicle on December 16, the latest entry into the local market as the country seeks to boost EV and hybrid EV use and gain a foothold in the global supply chain.   Proton is majority owned by Malaysian conglomerate DRB HICOM, with the remaining 49.9% stake held by Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.   The Proton e.MAS 7's introduction in Malaysia follows that of BYD, Tesla and Stellantis in partnership with Leapmotor.   REUTERS VIDEO     Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe    Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net     Follow us:  Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook  Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram  Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter  DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion    Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital    Check out our Podcasts:  Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify  Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts  Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic  Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer  Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein   #TheManilaTimes #tmtnews #malaysia #electricvehicle #proton

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00:12These cars right here is a C-segment SUV with the space mimicking that these are not just listening to those tunes and music, you are actually living it.

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00:42Under the Responsible Transition Initiative, Malaysia enhances its competitiveness by reducing our fossil fuel dependencies and nurture growth in green mobility, renewable energy and energy storage solutions.

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01:42The launch of Proton's first SUV EV today is extremely timely and it will be a catalyst that moves us into the next era of low carbon mobility.

01:55It is the government's wish for Proton and its strategic partner Geely to continue to lead the development of Malaysia's automotive competencies and ecosystem.

02:07I am confident that with the development of Automotive Hitech Valley in Tanjung Malim, more local vendors will be involved with the production not only of Proton cars but also for other brands.

02:25This would be a shining example of the networking opportunities and economic cooperation that has existed between Malaysia and China for over 50 years and I commend both parties for their creativity and diligence to make this partnership a success.

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