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        "id": 1691196,
        "msgid": "chinese-automaker-chery-officially-opens-nev-production-facility-in-thailand-1776768748",
        "date": "2026-04-21 17:05:25",
        "title": "Chinese Automaker Chery Officially Opens NEV Production Facility in Thailand",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Investment",
        "summary": "Chinese automaker Chery, along with its subsidiaries OMODA & JAECOO, has inaugurated a new energy vehicle (NEV) production facility in Rayong Province, Thailand, marking a significant expansion of its global manufacturing footprint with an annual capacity target of 80,000 units by 2030. The opening aligns with Thailand's government goal of achieving 30% zero-emission vehicles in total automotive production by 2030, while promising technology transfer, workforce upskilling, and local job creation. Additionally, OMODA & JAECOO signed a Memorandum of Understanding with local technical universities to enhance automotive technology training through multi-year educational partnerships.",
        "content": "<p>Bangkok (ANTARA) - Chinese car manufacturer Chery, along with its\nsubsidiaries OMODA &amp; JAECOO, has officially opened a new energy\nvehicle (NEV) production facility in Thailand on Monday (20\/4), marking\na milestone in the expansion of its global manufacturing footprint.<\/p>\n<p>Located in Rayong Province in eastern Thailand, the facility features\nadvanced production capabilities, including aluminium body welding and a\ncomprehensive battery production line, with a target annual production\ncapacity of 80,000 units by 2030.<\/p>\n<p>During the facility\u2019s opening ceremony, Chen Chunqing, Executive Vice\nPresident of Chery International, stated that the new plant highlights\nthe company\u2019s localisation efforts, positioning Thailand as its regional\nNEV hub.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised that Chery will continue to introduce its latest models\nto the Thai market while rapidly deploying cutting-edge innovations,\nincluding autopilot, valet parking systems, and interactive artificial\nintelligence (AI) technology.<\/p>\n<p>Thailand\u2019s Minister attached to the Prime Minister\u2019s Office, Supamas\nIsarabhakdi, affirmed that the investment aligns with the Thai\ngovernment\u2019s target for zero-emission vehicles to comprise 30 percent of\ntotal automotive production by 2030.<\/p>\n<p>She stated that accelerating the adoption of alternative energy is a\ncrucial long-term solution amid global energy uncertainties, adding that\nthe foreign investment will bring advanced technology transfer, enhance\nThai workforce skills, and create local jobs.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure long-term industry growth, OMODA &amp; JAECOO Thailand also\nsigned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chonburi and Rayong\ntechnical universities during the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>This multi-year educational partnership aims to develop local\nworkforce capabilities in modern automotive technology through technical\ntraining, curriculum support, and internship programmes for\nstudents.<\/p>\n<p>This launch positions Chery as the latest major Chinese NEV\nmanufacturer to commence local production in Thailand, following in the\nfootsteps of BYD, Changan, GAC Aion, GWM, and MG from SAIC.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/chinese-automaker-chery-officially-opens-nev-production-facility-in-thailand-1776768748",
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