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Here is the article and link that you forgot to provide The coin-sized prototype is still in laboratory phase, but to make yourself an idea, the automaker managed a fivefold increase in power output regarding the technology it had in 2012. These batteries are called “solid state” because the liquid electrolyte used in nickel-metal hydride and lithium ion batteries is replaced by a solid ceramic or polymer electrolyte. https://www.autoevolution.com/news/toyota-to-offer-high-performance-solid-state-batteries-in-2020-90501.html Toyota sets out advanced battery technology roadmap https://media.toyota.co.uk/toyota-sets-out-advanced-battery-technology-roadmap/

Chinese cars imported into the UK are currently subject to tariffs of 10% under World Trade Organisation rules. Its all vehicles not just EV's Thailand market share of imports into the EU is small at 0.7% If Thailand wants to export to the EU I think they will mention current Thailand import tariffs on EU cars entering Thailand of between 40% to 80% https://www.acea.auto/figure/eu-motor-vehicle-imports-main-countries-of-origin-by-value/

MG ZS EV in the UK prices range from £30,495-£35,495 or Thai Baht 1.4 million to 1.6 million Byd seal UK prices range from £45,695 to £48,695 or Thai Baht B 2.1 million to B2.233 million approx £20,000 difference for entry level Byd seal compared to UK import tariffs into the UK is currently 10%

More so with EV only manufacturers as they have limited options MG can scale back production on EV's and change production lines to produce ICE and Hybrid EV only manufacturers don't have than option its either reduce price or reduce sales

EV makers offer deep discounts as Thai auto market weakens Oversupply and feeble demand hint at a coming price war https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/EV-makers-offer-deep-discounts-as-Thai-auto-market-weakens?

Doesn't appear to be a problem for Toyota They have announced a change in their Forecast of Financial Results as there selling more vehicles than they expected Net sales are expected to increase due to the depreciation of the yen beyond expectations as well as continued high levels of production and sales in the Materials Handling Equipment Segment and the Automobile Segment. All kinds of profits remain unchanged from the previous forecast reflecting the impact of engine certification issue, such as the compensation to customers and suppliers associated with the shipment suspension of engines, although the increase in net sales will contribute to the increase in profit. https://www.toyota-industries.com/news/2024/03/29/008641/index.html Toyota reports 20% jump in first-quarter US auto sales https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/toyota-reports-20-jump-first-quarter-us-auto-sales-2024-04-02/

There are many different types of subsidies The statement "Since 1/1/2023 China has not subsidised the manufacture or sale of any EV's. " is incorrect Since 1/1/2023 There have been no subsidies available for the purchase of EV's by customers however there are tax breaks available to customers who purchase EV's extending to 2027 China Extends NEV Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy to 2027 https://www.china-briefing.com/news/china-extends-nev-tax-reduction-and-exemption-policy-to-2027/ There are huge subsidies provided to the EV automotive manufacturers Between January 2023 and June 2023 Among EV assemblers, Shanghai-listed SAIC Motor was the largest recipient of government assistance, bagging over 2 billion yuan in subsidies, almost double from a year ago. BYD, China's leader in EV sales and set to surpass Volkswagen this year as the country's top-selling auto brand, closely followed SAIC on the subsidy list. It received 1.78 billion yuan in the first half, or close to three times as much as the year before https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Electric-cars-in-China/China-gives-EV-sector-billions-of-yuan-in-subsidies

Personally I tend to believe Toyota more than ev evangelist's Toyota will build different vehicles that meet their customer requirements and will offer them choice of types of power source for those vehicles Ev evangelist's don't want automotive manufacturers to offer their customers choice is EV's nothing else

Interest rate does depend on % of down payment and how many months installments As you can see here you can pay a whopping 15.81% per year https://www.motorist.co.th/en/article/2592/car-loan-interest-rates-in-thailand-for-all-banks-in-2024

Your best option is if you know a Thai person that has a facebook account is join the facebook group for that car brand post in Thai that you are looking for model x colour x if there are plenty of cars around you will get replies from dealers , Make sure all replies to facebook page are in Thai so as far as the dealer is concerned its a Thai person that is buying don't mention how you are going finance until the end of negotiation after you have received the initial reply back from your post they will want a phone number make sure you give the number of a Thai person Free Insurance , extended warranty service plan are available to cash buyers but only when you have hooked them in and you let them know that a different dealer or brand without naming the dealer or brand is willing to offer you what you require if they are not interested in a sale You are correct they are more interested in finance only deals as that is where they get the bulk of their commission With Thai buyers they will always suggest lowest possible down payment and spread the finance over 7 or 8 years Government has set rules for new car interest rate at max 10% per year so on a 8 year loan deal that nearly the cost of paying for 2 cars but only buying one At the moment dealers are selling cars in a depressed market so there should be offers on the table

Spec out a table height length width with without shelves, with without castors and then ask your partner to get quotes from local wood shop its unlikely that you will see your specs table in any shop and cost should be lower and better quality than any shop bought

32.95 vs 67.05 I not sure how you can state Nearly a 50/50 vote as the difference is 34.1%

If you want to build a wall around your house and you want to ensure that your wall doesn't encroached onto your neighbors land you contact the land office who hold all land records

Land office came out and declared steps were not legal according to the land registry

I don't believe it will make any difference, The judge will decided on the evidence put in front of the court It would be impossible to believe that the Judge wouldn't be aware of the case via media and social media but once again they will decide on the evidence put in front of the court

visa revocation is a separate issue and doesn't come under the court's remit Court's remit is he guilty of assault or not Here someone else that got told to go for else and no court case Gary Glitter given 'unconditional' deadline to leave Thailand The former rock star Gary Glitter is being forced to leave Thailand because he poses a “threat to domestic morality”. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/thailand/2590974/Gary-Glitter-given-unconditional-deadline-to-leave-Thailand.html

In the article from the op it states Mr Fehr has led a dream lifestyle in Thailand including living in a beachside villa. At the same time, his firm, in which his Thai wife is a major shareholder, generated ฿46 million in income last year

appeals to visa revocation are not processed via courts or the judicial system appeal process is via immigration commission and Department of the Interior Phuket Governor explains process here https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-governor-fehr-visa-appeal-will-be-heard-91929.php

Court Case and Visa revocation 2 separate issues so no obstructing the course of justice

It must be a very bleak existence if all EV owners refused to accept any product where diesel has been used as part of the delivery process No supermarket food, no electrical items such as TV, Fridge, No Solar equipment no replacement parts for EV no visiting Bars , restaurants, or coffee shops Not using roads as the construction used to build roads would be using diesel

And This is Thailand just because the UK adopts a policy it doesn't mean that Thailand should adopt the same policy The primary method for generating electricity is the burning of natural gas which generates 112.6 TWh, and this accounts for 58.68% of the total electricity consumption [2]. Coal is the second most consumed fuel in Thailand, generating 35.1 TWh of electricity or 18.27% of the total consumption [2 https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-31625-8_25#:~:text= It seems logical to be if drivers are switching from diesel and petrol to electricity and using more electric that EV drivers should pay for an additional tax included within the road tax until the point that 100% of electricity generation is from renewable energy

I can't see many people buying PHEV at the moment cheapest being B1.4 million if the new BYD Qin Plus EV DM-i Phev comes to Thailand at similar pricing to China 405,000 baht Yes I sure that would take away sales from Honda City HEV and Toyota Yaris Cross HEV https://ev.iphonemod.net/byd-new-ev-platform-low-cost-battle-gas-car-sale/

I have seen posts on this thread where the expectation is that current vehicles will drop by a further 50% with the new batteries I personally don't think this will happen more than likely the new batteries will be installed on new models My understand is the wholesale battery price may reduce by 50% battery supplier to Brand not Brand to end customer Current Byd atto3 extended model B950K Byd are talking about reducing price with Byd e 4.0 platform I seen 20% reduction being mention so if we take 20% off the B950K price that brings price down to B760K if you were to reduce that price by 50% it would take atto3 price down to B380K if you were to extend price cuts for the rest of BYD range Extended Dolphin B200k and BYD Seagull not yet for sale in Thailand down to B50k-B100k I can't see this happening myself I agree with you that where EV drivers wouldn't be penalized over ICE drivers but equally I don't see a scenario where business owners will be penalized for using ICE vehicles when at the moment there is no viable alternative available And I don't see a scenario where EV drivers would have a get out of jail card regarding taxes on fuel and while I agree putting extra taxes on electricity wouldn't work as that would fuel inflation for everyone I suspect they will increase road tax on ev's to include an amount for loss fuel revenue

I think you will find they don't want people to switch regardless of cost and they have extended the incentive scheme for hybrid manufacturer for 2 more years

When you look at EV 3.0 subsidy finished 31st December 2023 B150,000 vs current EV 3.0 subsidy B100,000 and then take into account BYD price reductions on 2023 models of B250,000 The cost of buying a 2023 model BYD in 2024 must have been cheaper under current EV 3.0 subsidy B100,000 than last years EV 3.0 subsidy