EV Assembly Plant Starts Operations in Kandal

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EV Assembly Plant Starts Operations in Kandal
By: Marissa Carruthers
on May 27, 2023
~ 2 min read
Hopes are high that the opening of a Korean electric vehicle assembly plant in Kandal province will drive more people to switch to the green mode of transport

Cambodia’s drive to increase the use of electric vehicles (EV) received a boost with the opening of an EV assembly factory in Kandal province.

Very Words’ CEO, Kim SungWoo, said at Friday’s opening ceremony of the VW&C electric motorcycle assembly,
“We are standing at a critical turning point between going carbon intensive and going the carbon neutral economy way.”

He added that Very Words officially started operations in Cambodia in 2021, offering electric bikes to visitors at Angkor Wat. This year has seen the business expand to supply electric motorbikes across Cambodia. Its latest development is Friday's opening of an electric motorbike assembly plant in the Kingdom.

“This factory is an important place for our growth and innovation. Now, we can make better products at reasonable prices, and contribute to the local economy,” SungWoo said.

At the opening ceremony, Suy Sem, Minister of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, said the launch of the EV assembly plant forms part of the government’s pledge to combat climate change. It also sits in line with the recently ratified National Policy on Energy Efficiency 2022-2030.

The policy lays out plans for a gradual shift from traditional vehicles to EVs, as well as setting more fuel-efficient and stringent standards for all vehicles, including motorbikes, tricycles, electric bicycles, tourist vehicles, passenger cars, public transport, taxis, and buses.

“In order to fully implement this policy, the Royal Government of Cambodia will prepare relevant regulations to encourage the use of EVs and the establishment of comprehensive charging infrastructure for electric vehicles throughout the country,” the Minister said.

He added that currently, the Government is drafting legal documents, policies, and strategies for the management and development of EVs. This includes roadmaps to develop EV power stations and promote the use of EVs nationwide, as well as a prakas on safety standards for the use of EVs.

“The establishment of a factory for assembling electric motorcycles will help promote the use of EVs in Cambodia, reduce environmental impact, and lead to more efficient use of energy in the transport sector,” Sem added.
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“The establishment of a factory for assembling electric motorcycles will help promote the use of EVs in Cambodia, reduce environmental impact, and lead to more efficient use of energy in the transport sector,” Sem added.

If EdC is constantly announcing power cuts, and there isn't enough electricity to cover the countries needs at the moment, how will the use of EVs in Cambodia reduce environmental impact?
Where will the power for these EVs come from?

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“The establishment of a factory for assembling electric motorcycles will help promote the use of EVs in Cambodia, reduce environmental impact, and lead to more efficient use of energy in the transport sector,” Sem added.

If EdC is constantly announcing power cuts, and there isn't enough electricity to cover the countries needs at the moment, how will the use of EVs in Cambodia reduce environmental impact?
Where will the power for these EVs come from?

Some people are never satisfied.

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But he speaks the truth.

Not the ‘news’ that Khmer press have been properly taught to say from Chinese, Russian, and Saudi journalism schools.

Plus doesn’t over and under power distribution play havoc with electric charging systems?

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It’s curious how little real consideration is given to the charging needs. I guess it’s an awkward selling point.
In debates on another continent, it was estimated that the state mandated change to electric only vehicles for one city alone would necessitate extra electrical generating capacity to cater purely for vehicles well in excess of that already in place to service all other current demand.

The EV answer is being adopted by some as a full response to fossil fuel vehicles. When what is needed is a radical rethink of public and personal transport built on over a century of development and expansion.


When people think of battery powered cars, do they have Duracell bunnies in mind, rather than huge battery packs that themselves can weigh the same as a small car?