Govt pushes EV use to promote clean energy

The Lao Industry and Commerce Ministry has rolled out measures to promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs) to minimise the budget for importing petroleum and protect the environment with using clean energy.

They include policies to encourage the development of production, supply and use of EVs and EV batteries, and to promote the provision of post-purchase services and construction of charging stations nationwide, along with attracting investors to build factories that engage in producing and assembling four-wheeled EVs, Lao News Agency reported on yesterday.