News & Reviews:   Proton

Both hydrogen and electric vehicles are zero-emission alternatives to traditional petrol-powered cars. However, they each have advantages and disadvantages. More so if you're looking to get one in Malaysia. Here's all you need to know!

According to Reuters via Paul Tan.org, a Zeekr spokesperson said the company plans to establish an operations centre in Thailand. That means Zeekr could work with local distributors and start selling electric vehicles (EVs) in the first half of this year.

Looks like Malaysia does not want to get left behind in the EV industry. Today, Perodua confirms it will launch its first EV by the end of 2025. That said, what should you know about it?

smart Malaysia today announced the all-new Gen EV smart #1, its highly anticipated first electric vehicle offering in our country. Launched by the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul, read on to find out more about the EV.

Today, ACO Tech, a company within the PROTON Group unveiled the first automotive digital experience centre, PROTON Digital Xperience (PROTON DX) in Malaysia. Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur in Quill City Mall, PROTON DX is a centre for car and technology enthusiasts, as well as serving as a platform for Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) education.

Proton Holdings Bhd has announced that it may accelerate the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) suitable for Malaysian consumers as early as 2025. Previously, the national car manufacturer set a target for 2027 but has since expedited its projection.

The International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has revealed that it would be discussing with national car manufacturers Proton and Perodua on expediting the production of electric vehicles (EVs). Its minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that both companies would produce national EVs and introduce affordable EVs to Malaysians.

Chinese car giant Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd (Geely) has recently launched a batch of satellites to orbit Earth that are designed to connect the next generation of fully-autonomous cars. The satellites may also potentially be used for any future autonomous cars by Malaysian national car Proton as Geely holds a 49.9 percent stake in the company.

An electric vehicle is a sustainable concept on paper but not everyone is on board yet. That said, Perodua already has the interest to manufacture electric vehicles at an affordable price and Proton may enter the phase as well.

After weeks of what amounted to a lockdown for industries and businesses, companies like Proton are finally able to reopen again with the announcement of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) near the end of April 2020. In compliance with the CMCO that will extend to 9 June 2020, Proton has announced that it has come up with new operating procedures for its offices.