Jumpstart the electric vehicle industry, Putrajaya told

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PETALING JAYA: Putrajaya should formulate “radical” policies to drive Malaysia into the electric vehicle (EVs) and autonomous driving business, according to a seasoned motor industry watcher.

Former motoring journalist Yamin Vong suggested that tax rebates be provided to make electric vehicles attractive to buyers in the premium market, while for the mass market, a “cash-for-clunkers” could encourage people to trade in their jalopies.

Such ideas could help the Malaysian motor industry, particularly Proton, to benefit from a recent agreement between two major Chinese companies, Zhejiang Geely and Tencent Holdings, to develop the smart vehicle cockpit and autonomous driving technology.


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