Autos expect ways to strengthen EV, green mobility ecosystems
Automotive players expect the initiatives to strengthen the local electric vehicle (EV) industry and green technology ecosystems will be announced in the upcoming Budget 2022.
According to Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) managing director Erik Winter, the foreign car marquee is encouraged by the Malaysian government’s ambition as envisaged in the 12MP to enhance electro mobility (e-mobility).
“Malaysia should not lose out on the opportunities that EVs can bring, so we hope the government will allocate funding in Budget 2022 in developing an e-mobility roadmap for Malaysia,” he commented in a Bernama report.
“We need to look into creating a holistic EV ecosystem, expanding proper infrastructures, introducing tax incentives for both businesses and customers, and more. We at VPCM are always ready to support the government with industry insights and knowledge wherever needed.”
Winter was encouraged by the government’s ambition in the 12MP to enhance e-mobility, adding that this was “a crucial step for the country to become a low-carbon nation, and that the shift is already happening globally where EVs are quickly becoming the norm.”
Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd president and chief operating officer Sarly Adle Sarkum said Honda was the pioneer in introducing hybrid technology to the Malaysian market in line with the government’s effort to promote and develop green technology.
“With this, we appreciate if the government can encourage various green technology policies and incentives to promote green technology among automotive players in the industry,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Federation of Motor and Credit Companies Association of Malaysia (FMCCAM) is hopeful for government grants and soft loans for its members in the upcoming budget.
This comes as FMCCAM’s digital initiative called ezAuto, which aims to transform the used car industry, still lacks further development to cater for the ever changing requirements of the industry, commented its president Datuk Tony Khor.
“During the Movement Control Order (MCO) and Conditional MCO, the ezAuto contactless transaction platform provided free used car trading and bidding services to more than 700 small, medium and micro used car dealers,” he said.
“We would like the government to support and provide some grants in order for us to enhance and introduce new digital features to the online platform.
“We hope the government can provide soft business loans to our members in order for them to ride through these tough periods and sustain until the economy picks up again in the near future.”