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‘Tesla of Thailand’ Keeps Factories Going in Virus Lockdown
- Energy Absolute expects EV, battery businesses to drive growth
- Utility diversifies by green-lighting auto, battery production
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Thailand’s biggest electric-vehicle venture has stayed mostly in gear during the Covid-19 pandemic, with Energy Absolute Pcl continuing construction on a lithium-ion battery plant and vehicle development. The company’s EV-boat prototypes are now being river-tested.