Thailand Automotive Institute Opens Thailand’s First Technology and Innovation Learning Center for Electric Vehicles

July 7, 2017 Dr. Somchai Harnhiran, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Industry presides over the grand opening of Thailand’s first Technology and Innovation Learning Center for Electric Vehicles (EV). Dr. Somchai was accompanied by Mr. Adisak Rohitasune, Acting Deputy Director of Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI), at TAI’s Bangpoo office in Samut Prakarn province.As part of Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL. support for Thailand’s EV industry development, the company had donated a state-of-the-art 50kW DC Quick EV Charger and AC Charger to the new learning center. The company was represented by Mr. Hsieh Shen-yen, President of Delta, at the opening ceremony.

Apart from the EV charging station, the event also showcased many types of EV such as E-Tuk Tuk, E-Bike and EV cars. The learning center is intended to be an EV technology development and learning center for entrepreneurs, government officials and general public.This is to support the advancement of Thailand’s automotive industry and drive Thailand toward the goal of becoming ASEAN’s EV hub and main production base. In addition, the learning center will be instrumental in generating public awareness in a sustainable future with EV technology.