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GE and EV World collaborate on electric vehicle technology

General Electric (GE) has announced a partnership with Singapore-based electric vehicle research centre EV World to collaborate on technology development and strategic initiatives to support the roll out of electric vehicles (EV) in Malaysia and Singapore. The companies said the collaboration would lead to a research and development centre of excellence for EV technology. “It will also allow both parties to work hand-in-hand to bring to market commercial applications for EVs to Malaysia and Singapore,” they
October 15, 2012 Read time: 1 min
General Electric (940 GE) has announced a partnership with Singapore-based electric vehicle research centre 6714 EV World to collaborate on technology development and strategic initiatives to support the roll out of electric vehicles (EV) in Malaysia and Singapore.

The companies said the collaboration would lead to a research and development centre of excellence for EV technology.

“It will also allow both parties to work hand-in-hand to bring to market commercial applications for EVs to Malaysia and Singapore,” they said in a joint statement.

6715 GE Asean country director of growth initiatives, Azli Mohamed, said he was confident that their consistent efforts in EV deployment would contribute towards the Government's aim to turn Malaysia into a green technology hub.

“The collaboration is aligned with the goal of the Asean Economic Community to integrate industries across the region to promote regional sourcing and enhance private sector involvement,” he added.

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