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Sunway, Huawei & ChargeSini Join Forces to Boost Malaysia’s EV Charging Network

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Sunway Group, Huawei Technologies Malaysia, and ChargeHere EV Solution (ChargeSini) have signed a significant agreement to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Malaysia. This collaboration aims to address range anxiety, a major concern for EV owners, and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in the country.

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(Source: Sunway Group) Sunway Huawei and ChargeSini Officiate their Partnership

Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the recent Malaysia Autoshow 2024, ChargeSini, a leading EV charging solutions provider, will take the lead in procuring, installing, and managing charging stations at strategic locations within Sunway’s extensive network of townships and developments. Huawei Malaysia will leverage its technological expertise to support the development process and provide after-sales service.

This partnership aligns with Malaysia’s national target of establishing 10,000 EV charging stations by 2025, as outlined in the Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint (LCMB) 2021-2030.

“We are proud to partner with Huawei Malaysia and ChargeSini to make EV charging stations more accessible nationwide,” said Yeoh Yuen Chee, CEO of Sunway Trading and Manufacturing. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors to achieve the national target and support Sunway’s commitment to sustainability and net-zero emissions by 2050.

1 Sunway Huawei and Chargesini during the MoU Signing

Chong Chern Peng, Vice President of Huawei Malaysia’s Digital Power Business Department, highlighted the evolving Malaysian automotive industry and its growing role in the EV ecosystem. He expressed confidence that the partnership will strengthen Malaysia’s position in the EV landscape by accelerating adoption through innovative charging solutions. Huawei Malaysia remains committed to developing sustainable solutions for a greener future.

ChargeSini CEO James Goh echoed the commitment to sustainability. “This groundbreaking collaboration is a testament to our shared vision,” he said. “By leveraging Huawei’s technology and Sunway’s infrastructure, ChargeSini will create an efficient EV charging network that benefits communities throughout Malaysia.” This initiative aligns with ChargeSini’s mission to promote sustainable urban development and reduce carbon emissions, ultimately contributing to Malaysia’s 2050 Net-Zero Mission.

The collaboration between Sunway, Huawei, and ChargeSini is a positive step towards a more sustainable future for Malaysia. By expanding the EV charging network and addressing range anxiety, this partnership has the potential to significantly accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in the country.

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Own an EV with CelcomDigi’s Easy360 Plans for as Low as RM299 a Month!

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CelcomDigi is really upping the ante when it comes to owning devices with an RM0 upfront payment. The Telco is looking to make electronic vehicle (EV) ownership even easier with a CelcomDigi postpaid subscription. In partnership with Yinson GreenTech, the Telco will be making ownership of an e-bike as easy as owning a smartphone with its Easy360 instalment plans. The partnership will see RydeEV’s electric bikes become an option for subscribers with their postpaid plans for as low as RM299.

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The new initiative lowers the cost of ownership of EVs tremendously. It comes as a result of a partnership between CelcomDigi’s Innovation Center and Yinson GreenTech. Under this plan, customers will be able to own either rydeEV’s Ryder or Hyper e-bike models with CelcomDigi’s Postpaid for RM299 and RM430 a month respectively. This will be in addition to the Postpaid subscription which starts at RM70. After a contract period of 36 months, customers will have the option of owning the bike for a further RM1 payment.

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In addition to the subscription plan, customers who qualify for the Electric Motorcycle Use Promotion Scheme (MARiiCas) from the government will receive a further RM2,400 rebate on their e-bike purchases. This will be remitted as a monthly RM200 rebate over a period of 12 months. This means that you’ll be able to own an e-bike for as low as RM169 a month for the first year. Early birds will also get a limited edition helmet.

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Both the Ryder and Hyper e-bikes from RydeEV have a riding range of 70-75km on a full charge at 45km/h speeds. However, they differ in their top speeds; the Ryder caps out at 65km/h while the Hyper caps at 90km/h. The Ryder is only available in red while the Hyper is available in three colours: red, blue and orange. If you run out of power, you won’t need to plug in as you can simply swap the battery out at a charging station. According to Yinson GreenTech, there are over 60 stations available in the Klang Valley area with more to come in the coming months.

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DHL Malaysia Goes Green with Electric Delivery Vans for Last Mile Deliveries

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Going Green and being sustainable is all the rage now as corporations continue to find their footing in a market where consumers continue to look for more sustainable goods and services. While there have been many companies who have been boasting about their “green” efforts, not many have done anything tangible or impactful. In Malaysia, DHL is joining the ranks of those who have tangibly implemented policies and followed through. The company will be deploying electric vehicles (EVs) for their last-mile deliveries starting in October 2022.

DHL will be kicking off their sustainability efforts with an initial deployment of 6 electric vans in the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor regions. By 2023, this number will be increased to 61 EVs deployed nationwide. The deployment of these vehicles will undoubtedly go a long way in their efforts to become more sustainable and reduce their carbon footprint in Malaysia. DHL Malaysia is targeting to have 60% of its fleet be EVs by 2050 with a shorter-term goal of 30% of its fleet by 2024.

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The EV being deployed by DHL is the CAM EC35. This van has about 4.8m3 of cargo space with a payload of more than 1 ton. The CAM EC35 is rated for a running distance of about 266km on a single charge of its 38.7kWh battery. According to DHL, the company has optimized its delivery routes to ensure that the vans will be able to complete deliveries efficiently within a single charge. Of course, the EV35 can be charged overnight (8 hours) for a complete charge and, if needed, can be fully charged with a DC fast charger in 2.5 hours.

When asked about the impacts of fast charging on the battery itself, representatives from CAM confirm that fast charging will have minimal impact on the battery itself. They also emphasized the 5-year warranty for the vehicle and reiterated the durability of the CAM EV35.

The deployment of the CAM35 EVs into their Malaysian fleet is the latest effort by DHL in their efforts to become a sustainable company by 2050. However, its a big step in their efforts to greenify their operations by 2030 and reduce their carbon footprint from 33MT to 29MT in the same timeframe.

This isn’t the first step that DHL has implemented to go green. In fact, if their international track record is anything to go by, we can expect to see them adopt more technologies in the near future to become more sustainable. In Malaysia alone, the company has accelerated their sustainability journey with warehouse solutions and logistics technologies powered by AI and cloud computing with partners like AWS which allow them to minimise energy consumption and maximise efficiency.