Eco-Car and Fuel Effiency Issues
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Eco-Car and Fuel Effiency Issues
by Rooster on Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:54 pm
Huge Honda investment, July 18, 2007
(dpa)
Asian Honda Motor Co on Wednesday announced plans to invest 6.2 billion baht ($186 million) in a second manufacturing plant in Thailand as part of its bid to win government backing to build eco-cars in the kingdom.
Production at the new factory is scheduled to start in October, 2008, said Tatsuhiro Oyama, president and chief executive officer of Asian Honda Motor Co, Honda's Bangkok-based Asia-Oceania regional headquarters.
The plant will be located in Thailand's Ayutthaya province, where Honda's first factory is already situated, and is expected to double Honda's annual production capacity from 120,000 vehicles per annum to 240,000 units.
Honda executives made it clear that the decision to make the huge investment was linked to the Thai government's "Eco Car" policy, which aims at turning Thailand into a regional hub for the manufacturing of small, fuel-efficient vehicles for both the domestic and export markets.
Honda originally planned to invest about 3 billion baht (90 million dollars) to expand its vehicle production in Thailand, but it doubled the amount to meet the Thai government's Eco-Car requirements, Honda executives said.
"By combining our support for the Eco-Car policy with our original plans, Honda has decided to dramatically increase our total investment in the project to approximately 6,200 million baht, the largest single investment in Thailand to date," said Takashi Nagai, executive vice president of Asian Honda Motor Company.
Honda's announced investment came seven months before Thailand is scheduled to issue licenses for the eco-car project.
"This is a decision for the Thai government," said Oyama. "What our company can do is show we are very positive about the project and working very hard on it."
Honda has had a presence in Thailand since 1964. It is the market leader in motorcycle sales in Thailand, claiming a 68 per cent share of the 845,818 motorcycles sold between January and June this year.
Honda also claims about 10 per cent of Thailand's total truck and passenger car market, and during the first six months of this year exported 48.7 billion baht (1.46 billion dollars) worth of automobiles, motorcycles and auto parts abroad.
Choosing Thailand as its manufacturing base for eco-car production is in keeping with Honda's strategy to make the country at the centre of Honda's Asia-Oceania regional operations," Nagai said.
Thailand is not scheduled to announce which automotive companies will receive tax privileges to produce eco-cars in the country until February next year.
Besides Honda, Nissan Motors is also reportedly seeking a licence to manufacture eco-cars in Thailand.
On June 15, Thailand announced that it will award tax privileges to any automobile manufacturer that invests at least 5 billion baht (150 million dollars) in the local production of eco-cars that meet the government's standards for the project.
Eligible companies must manufacture no fewer than 100,000 units per annum from the fifth year and meet the government requirements of manufacturing a vehicle that consumes less that 5 litres of petrol per 100 kilometres and complies with the Euro 4 standards of carbon emissions of less than 120 grammes per kilometre.
Interested companies have been invited to submit their applications for the tax privileges by November 30, 2007.
In early June the government agreed to lower the excise tax on eco-car models made in Thailand to 17 per cent, kick-starting the project which has been under discussion for the past five years.
The Industry Ministry hopes to encourage Japanese car manufacturers to use Thailand as a hub for small eco-car production, both for the domestic market and exports.
Production of the eco-cars is expected to start in 2009.
Thailand is already the world's second largest manufacturer of one-ton pickup truck models, a utility vehicle that is popular in the kingdom and is now a major export item.
Thailand has attracted nearly all the major Japanese automotive manufacturers to set up production lines in the kingdom with the exception of Suzuki, which specializes in small-sized vehicles such as the eco-car project.
Although BMW and Mercedes Benz have assembly plants in Thailand, they are unlikely to invest in eco-cars, the target price for which will be under 500,000 baht (14,300 dollars).
(dpa)
Asian Honda Motor Co on Wednesday announced plans to invest 6.2 billion baht ($186 million) in a second manufacturing plant in Thailand as part of its bid to win government backing to build eco-cars in the kingdom.
Production at the new factory is scheduled to start in October, 2008, said Tatsuhiro Oyama, president and chief executive officer of Asian Honda Motor Co, Honda's Bangkok-based Asia-Oceania regional headquarters.
The plant will be located in Thailand's Ayutthaya province, where Honda's first factory is already situated, and is expected to double Honda's annual production capacity from 120,000 vehicles per annum to 240,000 units.
Honda executives made it clear that the decision to make the huge investment was linked to the Thai government's "Eco Car" policy, which aims at turning Thailand into a regional hub for the manufacturing of small, fuel-efficient vehicles for both the domestic and export markets.
Honda originally planned to invest about 3 billion baht (90 million dollars) to expand its vehicle production in Thailand, but it doubled the amount to meet the Thai government's Eco-Car requirements, Honda executives said.
"By combining our support for the Eco-Car policy with our original plans, Honda has decided to dramatically increase our total investment in the project to approximately 6,200 million baht, the largest single investment in Thailand to date," said Takashi Nagai, executive vice president of Asian Honda Motor Company.
Honda's announced investment came seven months before Thailand is scheduled to issue licenses for the eco-car project.
"This is a decision for the Thai government," said Oyama. "What our company can do is show we are very positive about the project and working very hard on it."
Honda has had a presence in Thailand since 1964. It is the market leader in motorcycle sales in Thailand, claiming a 68 per cent share of the 845,818 motorcycles sold between January and June this year.
Honda also claims about 10 per cent of Thailand's total truck and passenger car market, and during the first six months of this year exported 48.7 billion baht (1.46 billion dollars) worth of automobiles, motorcycles and auto parts abroad.
Choosing Thailand as its manufacturing base for eco-car production is in keeping with Honda's strategy to make the country at the centre of Honda's Asia-Oceania regional operations," Nagai said.
Thailand is not scheduled to announce which automotive companies will receive tax privileges to produce eco-cars in the country until February next year.
Besides Honda, Nissan Motors is also reportedly seeking a licence to manufacture eco-cars in Thailand.
On June 15, Thailand announced that it will award tax privileges to any automobile manufacturer that invests at least 5 billion baht (150 million dollars) in the local production of eco-cars that meet the government's standards for the project.
Eligible companies must manufacture no fewer than 100,000 units per annum from the fifth year and meet the government requirements of manufacturing a vehicle that consumes less that 5 litres of petrol per 100 kilometres and complies with the Euro 4 standards of carbon emissions of less than 120 grammes per kilometre.
Interested companies have been invited to submit their applications for the tax privileges by November 30, 2007.
In early June the government agreed to lower the excise tax on eco-car models made in Thailand to 17 per cent, kick-starting the project which has been under discussion for the past five years.
The Industry Ministry hopes to encourage Japanese car manufacturers to use Thailand as a hub for small eco-car production, both for the domestic market and exports.
Production of the eco-cars is expected to start in 2009.
Thailand is already the world's second largest manufacturer of one-ton pickup truck models, a utility vehicle that is popular in the kingdom and is now a major export item.
Thailand has attracted nearly all the major Japanese automotive manufacturers to set up production lines in the kingdom with the exception of Suzuki, which specializes in small-sized vehicles such as the eco-car project.
Although BMW and Mercedes Benz have assembly plants in Thailand, they are unlikely to invest in eco-cars, the target price for which will be under 500,000 baht (14,300 dollars).
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Rooster
RE:Tata Nano - Eco-Car and Fuel Effiency Issues
by Rooster on Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:46 pm
Top Stories; India auto drive
Tata Motors of India has unveiled the world's cheapest motor car and reports say the Indian firm is likely to build and sell the 82,500-baht auto in Thailand.
The four-door Tata Nano was shown on Thursday at India's biggest car show in the capital, New Delhi. It sells for 100,000 rupees, or $2,500.
The four-door five-seater car, which goes on sale later this year, has a 33bhp, 624cc, engine at the rear. It has no air conditioning, no electric windows and no power steering, but two deluxe models will be on offer.
Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata has dropped strong hints to the Indian media that he expects to make and market the car in Thailand.
According to the Times of India, Tata told reporters at the auto show that, "The car could do well in Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia."
Asked specifically if he intended to make the Nano at a planned new assembly plant at the "Detroit of Asia" in Rayong in the future, Tata refused to comment.
Tata said several countries have shown interest in building the car. "I can't name these countries now but two of them have shown firm interest," he said.
But it is known that the Indian firm is in advanced talks to set up a plant in Rayong to produce a so-called eco-car which will be heavily subsidised by various industrial and tax incentives.
The company’s most recent joint venture was with Thonburi Automotive in 2006, to manufacture and market pick-up trucks in Thailand. The project will produce 35,000 1-ton trucks a year, to be sold in the domestic market.
Last week, Forbes magazine reported on its website that a spokesperson for Tata Motors had confirmed plans for a project in Thailand but refused to reveal any details. The report said that Tata Motors plans to invest around $200 million and roll out 100,000 cars annually from Thailand, where it could create an auto components hub around the small car. (Compiled by BangkokPost.com)
Tata Motors of India has unveiled the world's cheapest motor car and reports say the Indian firm is likely to build and sell the 82,500-baht auto in Thailand.
The four-door Tata Nano was shown on Thursday at India's biggest car show in the capital, New Delhi. It sells for 100,000 rupees, or $2,500.
The four-door five-seater car, which goes on sale later this year, has a 33bhp, 624cc, engine at the rear. It has no air conditioning, no electric windows and no power steering, but two deluxe models will be on offer.
Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata has dropped strong hints to the Indian media that he expects to make and market the car in Thailand.
According to the Times of India, Tata told reporters at the auto show that, "The car could do well in Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia."
Asked specifically if he intended to make the Nano at a planned new assembly plant at the "Detroit of Asia" in Rayong in the future, Tata refused to comment.
Tata said several countries have shown interest in building the car. "I can't name these countries now but two of them have shown firm interest," he said.
But it is known that the Indian firm is in advanced talks to set up a plant in Rayong to produce a so-called eco-car which will be heavily subsidised by various industrial and tax incentives.
The company’s most recent joint venture was with Thonburi Automotive in 2006, to manufacture and market pick-up trucks in Thailand. The project will produce 35,000 1-ton trucks a year, to be sold in the domestic market.
Last week, Forbes magazine reported on its website that a spokesperson for Tata Motors had confirmed plans for a project in Thailand but refused to reveal any details. The report said that Tata Motors plans to invest around $200 million and roll out 100,000 cars annually from Thailand, where it could create an auto components hub around the small car. (Compiled by BangkokPost.com)
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Rooster
RE: RE:Tata Nano - Eco-Car and Fuel Effiency Issues
by Rooster on Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:45 pm
Bangkokpost, 03082008
AUTOMOBILES, Business
Sammitr to launch 100% Thai truck
SANTAN SANTIVIMOLNAT
Sammitr Motors Manufacturing Plc, a major local parts supplier, is preparing to start commercial production of a home-grown multi-purpose truck powered by biodiesel, tentatively in the middle of this year. The company expects to cause a stir in the one-ton pickup truck market now dominated by Japanese and American brands. Tata Motor, India's top automotive firm, is also due to launch its pickup truck in Thailand this month at the Bangkok International Motor Show.
The Sammitr-branded trucks will sell for as little as 400,000 baht but the company says performance will be on par with comparable models in the market.
The company said the focus would be on utility, minus the luxury or lifestyle options of Japanese and American pickups, because its main market will be farmers.
However, Sammitr still has to clear a hurdle concerning truck registration since the emission standard does not yet meet the Euro 3 requirement.
''We are ready to produce the trucks immediately once the authorities have permitted the registration,'' said chairman Chao Posirisuk.
The new Sammitr truck will be a 400,000-baht no-frills model with a focus on utility as the company believes its main customers will be farmers.
He said talks with the Transport, Energy and Agriculture ministries would be accelerated so that the company can begin marketing the trucks.
''The vehicles will run on B100 fuel to follow \\ /////'s initiative to promote the use of alternative energy in light of rising fuel costs,'' said Mr Chao.
He said the company had spent seven years studying the project and conducting research and development (R&D) until the prototype truck was successfully assembled.
Sammitr Motors late last year gave away two truck prototypes powered by B100 fuel to the Palm Oil Co-operative Federation of Krabi to test both the trucks and the fuel.
The company will invest at least 500 million baht to produce four-wheel-drive trucks with B100 diesel engines boasting 80 horsepower and a top speed of 80 kilometres per hour. The trucks have a loading capacity of two tons.
The trucks will be made entirely with parts produced by Sammitr Motors and its subsidiaries, which have years of experience as first- and second-tier parts suppliers. The companies have developed their own B100 diesel engine with the National Metal and Materials Technology Centre and the Naval Dockyard Department.
The plant, located at Omnoi in Samut Sakhon, would initially produce 5,000 trucks per year, said Mr Chao, adding that expansion was in the pipeline once Sammitr trucks gain recognition from the market.
Under the plan, Sammitr Motors will look for a new site for the expansion to support production capacity of 30,000 to 35,000 trucks per year and a venture to make six-wheel trucks.
To service the customers, Sammitr Motors has forged alliances with garages in the provinces to provide maintenance, which it says will not be complicated.
AUTOMOBILES, Business
Sammitr to launch 100% Thai truck
SANTAN SANTIVIMOLNAT
Sammitr Motors Manufacturing Plc, a major local parts supplier, is preparing to start commercial production of a home-grown multi-purpose truck powered by biodiesel, tentatively in the middle of this year. The company expects to cause a stir in the one-ton pickup truck market now dominated by Japanese and American brands. Tata Motor, India's top automotive firm, is also due to launch its pickup truck in Thailand this month at the Bangkok International Motor Show.
The Sammitr-branded trucks will sell for as little as 400,000 baht but the company says performance will be on par with comparable models in the market.
The company said the focus would be on utility, minus the luxury or lifestyle options of Japanese and American pickups, because its main market will be farmers.
However, Sammitr still has to clear a hurdle concerning truck registration since the emission standard does not yet meet the Euro 3 requirement.
''We are ready to produce the trucks immediately once the authorities have permitted the registration,'' said chairman Chao Posirisuk.
The new Sammitr truck will be a 400,000-baht no-frills model with a focus on utility as the company believes its main customers will be farmers.
He said talks with the Transport, Energy and Agriculture ministries would be accelerated so that the company can begin marketing the trucks.
''The vehicles will run on B100 fuel to follow \\ /////'s initiative to promote the use of alternative energy in light of rising fuel costs,'' said Mr Chao.
He said the company had spent seven years studying the project and conducting research and development (R&D) until the prototype truck was successfully assembled.
Sammitr Motors late last year gave away two truck prototypes powered by B100 fuel to the Palm Oil Co-operative Federation of Krabi to test both the trucks and the fuel.
The company will invest at least 500 million baht to produce four-wheel-drive trucks with B100 diesel engines boasting 80 horsepower and a top speed of 80 kilometres per hour. The trucks have a loading capacity of two tons.
The trucks will be made entirely with parts produced by Sammitr Motors and its subsidiaries, which have years of experience as first- and second-tier parts suppliers. The companies have developed their own B100 diesel engine with the National Metal and Materials Technology Centre and the Naval Dockyard Department.
The plant, located at Omnoi in Samut Sakhon, would initially produce 5,000 trucks per year, said Mr Chao, adding that expansion was in the pipeline once Sammitr trucks gain recognition from the market.
Under the plan, Sammitr Motors will look for a new site for the expansion to support production capacity of 30,000 to 35,000 trucks per year and a venture to make six-wheel trucks.
To service the customers, Sammitr Motors has forged alliances with garages in the provinces to provide maintenance, which it says will not be complicated.
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Rooster
RE: RE: RE:Tata Nano - Eco-Car and Fuel Effiency Issues
by awatcher on Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:19 am
At Bombay, GM-Daewoo and Hyundai now build Eco-Car production base of 200,000 cars per year, and 2-3 Japanese car makers are now in serious consideration to join this new strategic place.
The common concept of such Eco-Car is flax fuel (gasohol cum gasoline), high fuel efficiency, pollution-reduced, light strong body, problem-free operation and undoubtedly the attractive price from 100,000 to 200,000 baht equivalent.
Why does Tata build such unimpressive car plant here ?.
(In fact I have the answer but it would be fatal to Thai joint venture partner, so I dont reveal it here).
The common concept of such Eco-Car is flax fuel (gasohol cum gasoline), high fuel efficiency, pollution-reduced, light strong body, problem-free operation and undoubtedly the attractive price from 100,000 to 200,000 baht equivalent.
Why does Tata build such unimpressive car plant here ?.
(In fact I have the answer but it would be fatal to Thai joint venture partner, so I dont reveal it here).
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awatcher
RE: RE:Tata Nano - Eco-Car and Fuel Effiency Issues
by Saranya L. on Sat Mar 15, 2008 4:09 pm
Hi,
I'm doing a research project on this joint venture between tata motors and thonburi, and I was just wondering where I could find the legal requirements neccessary to do joint ventures in Thailand.
Could you possibly help me out please?
Sincerely,
Saranya L.
I'm doing a research project on this joint venture between tata motors and thonburi, and I was just wondering where I could find the legal requirements neccessary to do joint ventures in Thailand.
Could you possibly help me out please?
Sincerely,
Saranya L.
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Saranya L.
Re: Eco-Car and Fuel Effiency Issues
by jaredhall on Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:18 am
Rooster wrote:Huge Honda investment, July 18, 2007
Asian Honda Motor Co on Wednesday announced plans to invest 6.2 billion baht ($186 million) in a second manufacturing plant in Thailand as part of its bid to win government backing to build eco-cars in the kingdom.
Production at the new factory is scheduled to start in October, 2008, said Tatsuhiro Oyama, president and chief executive officer of Asian Honda Motor Co, Honda's Bangkok-based Asia-Oceania regional headquarters.
The plant will be located in Thailand's Ayutthaya province, where Honda's first factory is already situated, and is expected to double Honda's annual production capacity from 120,000 vehicles per annum to 240,000 units.
Honda executives made it clear that the decision to make the huge investment was linked to the Thai government's "Eco Car" policy, which aims at turning Thailand into a regional hub for the manufacturing of small, fuel-efficient vehicles for both the domestic and export markets.
Honda originally planned to invest about 3 billion baht (90 million dollars) to expand its vehicle production in Thailand, but it doubled the amount to meet the Thai government's Eco-Car requirements, Honda executives said.
"By combining our support for the Eco-Car policy with our original plans, Honda has decided to dramatically increase our total investment in the project to approximately 6,200 million baht, the largest single investment in Thailand to date," said Takashi Nagai, executive vice president of Asian Honda Motor Company.
Honda's announced investment came seven months before Thailand is scheduled to issue licenses for the eco-car project.
"This is a decision for the Thai government," said Oyama. "What our company can do is show we are very positive about the project and working very hard on it."..........
Honda has great investments on these E-cars and that's why these cars have good performance and design. One of Honda's E-cars is the Honda FCX Clarity. This car works by starting on the hydrogen tank that collects hydrogen which enables the fuel cell stack to generate electricity. The electricity produced by the fuel cell stack gives energy to the electric motor and by that it would propel the vehicle. An advantage of owning this car would is the Honda repair friendly capability because of the parts can easily be replaced by new parts.
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