MALAYSIA ELECTRIC BUS MARKET
INTRODUCTION
Electric buses (EBs) are a promising approach for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation industry on a big scale. The development of EB technologies will begin in the future decades all around the world, especially in Malaysia.
Government policies in support of EB deployments are well-known. As a result, Malaysia’s National Automotive Policy has outlined a set of policies that will help to establish a national foundation. Following the elaboration of Malaysia’s EBs deployment goals for 2014 and 2020.
MALAYSIA ELECTRIC BUS MARKET DEVELOPMENTS AND INNOVATIONS
| S No | Overview of Development | Development Detailing | Region of Development | Possible Future Outcomes |
| 1 | Electric bus service backs efforts to make Malaysia a carbon-neutral nation | In an effort to make Malaysia a carbon-neutral nation, the totally electric bus service will begin in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and other major cities before being expanded statewide. | Malaysia | This would enhance better Technological Controls |
| 2 | Gov’t hoping to expand the utilisation of electric buses | Following their installation in Kuala Lumpur, where KL City Hall is located, the government is planning to increase the usage of entirely electric buses for public transportation. | Malaysia | This would enhance better Technological Controls |
| 3 | GoKL City Bus free bus service to go fully electric by early 2023 | Following that, further units will be added to the fleet beginning early next year, with a total of 60 electric buses being deployed by the end of the year. | Malaysia | This would enhance better Technological Controls |
| 4 | Gemilang to deliver 140 fully electric school bus to California | Gemilang International Ltd (GML), a Johor-based bus and bus body manufacturer, is anticipated to supply 140 units. | Malaysia | This would enhance better Technological Controls |
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Malaysia’s air quality has deteriorated by 70.4 percent because of increased pollution from motor vehicles, such as carbon and nitrogen dioxide emissions, leading in a surge in demand for electric buses in the country.
Malaysia is the market leader for electric buses in APAC, and the market is expected to grow even more due to the presence of an established market for electric automobiles. Furthermore, government initiatives such as zero-tariff import and excise duties on hybrid and electric vehicles would boost demand.
Gemilang International Limited is a leading mobiliser of the various explorer oriented electric vehicle manufacturer requirements in the market.
In the meanwhile, Gemilang, based in Johor Baru and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx), plans to capitalise on the growing popularity of electric vehicles, both locally and globally, where several cities have already mandated that EVs replace gasoline-powered vehicles.
Gemilang has delivered aluminium buses to firms like Rapid KL and Rapid Penang, as well as manufacturing MRT feeder buses that are used in cities across Malaysia.
SKS Group has been one of the most advanced solution provider in the used car requirements. The bus is completely assembled at the firm’s plant in Kampung Pulau Meranti, Puchong, which is something the company is very proud of.
It has a maximum speed of 70 km/h and can carry 31 passengers (21 sitting, 10 standing), however it functions best at speeds of 55-60 km/h. The energy storage capacity is 299 kWh, which is provided by eight lithium-ion traction battery packs located at the bus’s back. This drives companies up to 250 kilometres on a single charge.
COMPANIES PROFILED
- Hyundai Inc.
- BYD Auto Co., Ltd
- Proterra, Inc.
- Volvo
- Olectra Greentech Limited
- Tata Motors
- Toyota
- Edison Motors
- Higer Bus Co. Ltd.
- Nissan
- Daimler
- Mitsubishi
- Continental
- Kia Motors
- Chevrolet
- Renault
- Renault Samsung JV
- General Motors Co
- Hyundai Kia Group JV
- Zentropy
- EmVcon
- CT&T United
- Ioniq Inc.
- Jinwoo SMC
