Amata and PTT Lao to develop EV Truck Park for regional logistics

Thansettakij•Economy•1d ago

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Amata and PTT Lao are collaborating to develop an EV Truck Park to enhance green logistics along the Thai-Lao-Chinese economic corridor.

•The Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Lao PDR supports the EV Truck and EV Truck Park projects.
•Amata City Lao will provide area support and government coordination.
•PTT Lao will provide technology, energy systems, and infrastructure design.
•The project aims to link electric truck transport with the Laos-China Railway.

•Dr. Manothong Vongsay stated that the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Lao PDR will support the EV Truck and EV Truck Park projects of Amata.
•The projects align with national policies to accelerate electric vehicle use to reduce transport pollution and utilize renewable energy.
•The Government of Lao PDR targets a 30% electric vehicle usage share by 2030.
•Amata City Lao will support the project through area provision and coordination with government agencies.
•PTT Lao will support the project through technology, energy systems, and infrastructure design.
•The EV Truck Park is conceptualized as a comprehensive service center featuring ultra-fast charging for long-haul transport.
•The collaboration aims to increase transport efficiency in the economic corridor and attract foreign direct investment.
•Both parties will conduct feasibility studies on area suitability, technical potential, and investment models while establishing a joint working group.

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Dr. Manothong Vongsay

"The Government of Lao PDR aims to increase the proportion of electric vehicle use to 30% by 2030."

รัฐบาล สปป. ลาว ตั้งเป้าเพิ่มสัดส่วนการใช้ยานยนต์ไฟฟ้าเป็น 30% ภายในปี 2030

Dr. Manothong Vongsay(ดร.มโนทอง วงศ์สาย)

Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce of Lao PDR.

Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Lao PDR(กระทรวงอุตสาหกรรมและการค้า สปป. ลาว)

The ministry providing support for the EV Truck and EV Truck Park projects.

Amata(อมตะ)

An organization developing the EV Truck and EV Truck Park projects.

Amata City Lao(อมตะซิตี้ ลาว)

An entity supporting the project through area provision and government coordination.

PTT Lao(พีทีที ลาว)

An entity supporting technology, energy systems, and infrastructure design for the project.

Laos-China Railway(รถไฟลาว–จีน)ℹ️

The railway system that the EV truck transport project aims to link with.

Lao PDR(สปป. ลาว)ℹ️

The country where the EV Truck Park is being developed to serve as a regional land transport hub.