January 26
Of the first batch of 40 electric vehicles that arrived in Myanmar, two companies will operate 20 vehicles as taxis at Yangon Airport and Nay Pyi Taw Thabyaygon Market.
The vehicles that arrived at the Ywathagyi dry port were inspected by National-Level Leading Committee Vice-Chair 1 Union Minister for Industry Dr Charlie Than, chairpersons of five working committees and officials whether they meet the vehicle standards and correct licences on 24 January.
These 40 electric vehicles were China-made BYD E2 models and Chindwin Shan Construction Co Ltd imported 30 vehicles while 10 vehicles by NPK Motors Co Ltd.
The electric vehicles and spare parts were imported for the first time with the permission of the Steering Committee on National Development of Electric Vehicles and Related Industries.
The Chindwin Shan Construction Co., Ltd will operate taxi services using 10 vehicles at Yangon Airport and another 10 by NPK Motors Co Ltd at Nay Pyi Taw Thabyaygon Market. The Steering Committee on National Development of Electric Vehicles and Related Industries designated the pilot-project period for promoting the use of electric vehicles between 1 January and 31 December 2023.
Moreover, officials allow electric vehicle imports, local production industries, the establishment of level-3 charging stations and guarantee for after-sale services reviewing the proposals of companies. — TWA/KTZH
