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Electric Cars Bringing a New Era for the Asia Pacific Plant Management
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There have been three different types of motor vehicles since the 19 century including external
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combustion engines (steam powered), internal combustion engines (petrol, diesel and gas) and Consultant
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electric cars. In the past, there was great competition and development between internal and external
combustion engines with little focus on electric vehicles. With advances in modern technology and a
focus on being environmentally friendly, emphasis has been placed on the development of electric Contributing Writer
cars with a very exciting welcome from the world market. It is a new era for the automotive industry Daorach Preechatham
where we live in a world with fluctuating fuel prices and a focus on the effects of global warming.
With the longsighted vision of CEO Elon Musk, Tesla Motors have launched their first generation of Management
electric cars with similar design to fueled power cars in design, driving performance and features. Managing Director: Wannee Sananwatananont
Tesla Motors is an American company pioneering the development of electric vehicles. The Tesla
Roadster was the first fully electric model and gained interest across the world with 2,450 units Editorial Team
sold. By 30 June 2016, Tesla Motors sold over 139,000 electric cars worldwide. In the future, the Group Senior Editor: Sukrit Termsaithong
company may also implement an auto-pilot system. “There will be future cars that will be even more Writer: Hatainus Phewthogngam
affordable down the road. With fourth generation and smaller cars and what not, we’ll ultimately be IT Content Editor: Sakesan Woradamrong
in a position where everyone can afford the car,” said Elon Musk in April this year. Graphic Designer: Arresa Mekloy
The electric car is a new concept in the world of the automotive industry. There are now many models
available in the market such as the Nissan Leaf, Ford Focus Electric and the Tesla Model S. These Advertising Team
vehicles not only save money, they also contribute towards a better environment. Electric cars are Group Sales Manager: Lawan Taypin
100% eco-friendly running on a clean energy source without emissions of toxic gases or smoke. Senior Sales and Marketing Support: Jarinthip Vatidvijit
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity as an environmentally-friendly and a cost saving option.
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The Thai government has developed policy to support electric cars with cooperation in many
sectors and it is likely to receive positive feedback. It’s undoubted that electric cars are growing in Accountant: Suthida Orachum
popularity and will affect the automotive parts manufacturing industry in the near future affecting
the country with changes in manufacturing. There is still time for manufacturers to adjust for the Permit no: ISSN 1685-8514
production of electric car parts or to produce devices in other industries. Opportunities or threats Outsource Graphic Designer: Get Idea Team
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