Mr. Sinon Vongkusolkit, Chief Executive Officer of Banpu NEXT Company Limited, said, “Banpu NEXT is committed to driving its business towards a sustainable energy future in accordance with Banpu’s parent company’s Greener & Smarter strategy. Strengthening the business ecosystem and can continue to expand the portfolio to 3 business groups of Banpu NEXT, including battery business E-mobility business and smart energy businesses such as smart manufacturing solutions or solar systems, etc. We play a role in market studies. and the possibility of bringing batteries It can be applied to smart energy solutions, such as a fully integrated mobility platform, Mobility as a Services (MaaS) for buses, and EV Fleet Management, as well as bringing batteries to the market. Others in the future such as energy storage systems used in conjunction with solar systems. electric car charging station as well as expanding the battery business abroad.”
Dr. Asanee Cherdchai, Chief Executive Officer of Cherdchai Motor Sales Co., Ltd., said, “The company sees the trend of the electric vehicle market in Thailand that is growing continuously. coupled with the rising oil price situation and megatrends in sustainability and environment So we are looking for strategic partners like Banpu, NEXT and Dura Power. To penetrate the electric bus market (e-Bus) to help create sustainable growth for the business. and expanding the customer base to a variety of new business groups”
“By Cherdchai is in charge of the entire management of this plant. It brings expertise in bus assembly engineering. And more than 64 years of experience using lithium-ion batteries to assemble the company’s electric buses. and electric buses for customers of Cherdchai, both government agencies Tour bus business, etc., including after-sales service. and installing charging stations for buses in the future,” said Dr. Asanee.
Kelvin Lim, Group CEO of DuraPower, said: “Durapower is headquartered in Singapore. Specializes in the design, manufacture and installation of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for electric vehicles. marine equipment and renewable energy Since 2009, the company has been a leader in lithium-ion battery cell technology with a focus on research and development of battery materials. battery cell manufacturing including system integration It currently has a customer base covering China, Europe and Asia-Pacific. By this cooperation reflects the commitment to expand the business to deliver high quality battery systems to customers around the world.”
along with adding that “We believe Strategic cooperation with Banpu NEXT and Cherdchai Motor Sales will enable the Company to penetrate the market. and effectively expanding the customer base in Thailand and across the region Durapower will supply battery cells, parts and related components. This includes battery management systems (BMS) and battery assembly licenses for a wide range of industries including Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for marine applications, automobiles, motorcycles, tricycles, buses, trucks and electric vehicles of all sizes. large for commercial purposes. With the company’s advanced technology and production readiness The battery that is assembled from this factory high energy storage Efficiently supply electricity to increase driving distance It is also designed to be fast charging, lightweight and with high safety standards.”
“This collaboration will be another power to help support and in accordance with the production policy and the government’s use of zero-emission vehicles (Zero Emission Vehicle: ZEV), which aims to transition to the modern electric vehicle industry. ready to help drive the country towards a low-carbon society,” Mr. Sinon concluded.
Durapower Group is one of Banpu’s partner networks. NEX has invested in 47.7% stake.
