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The Star
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
EPMB begins local assembly of Soloera EV motorbikes
Azizi Mustafa (CEO of MIDF Bhd), Azrul Reza Aziz (CEO of MARii), Hamidon Abdullah (Executive Chairman of EPMB), Jeff Chong (Group CEO (ASEAN) of Blueshark Ecosystem Sdn Bhd), Datuk Hanafi Sakri (Deputy Secretary General (Industry), MITI), Ahmad Razlan Mohamed (Group CEO of EPMB), and Mohd Nizam Mohamed (Director of Manufacturing of EPMB) during the tour of EPMB's manufacturing facility. KUALA LUMPUR: EP Manufacturing Bhd 's (EPMB) subsidiary, EP Blueshark Sdn Bhd (EP Blueshark), and Blueshark Malaysia Sdn Bhd have commenced the local assembly of the SoloEra Solo 1C electric motorcycle at EPM's advanced facility in Glenmarie, Shah Alam. In a joint statement, EPMB, an automotive solutions provider, stated that the local assembly of electric motorcycles reflects both companies' commitment to supporting the National Energy Transition Roadmap and Malaysia's net-zero goal. The partnership combines EPMB's manufacturing expertise with Blueshark Malaysia's EV technology to advance Malaysia's transition towards sustainable mobility. 'The facility has an initial production capacity of 12,000 electric motorcycles annually. Building on this momentum, local assembly of the high-performance Solo 2 and Solo 3 models is now underway. 'This expansion not only widens consumer choice but also underscores the shared vision of positioning Malaysia as a strategic hub for two-wheeled electric vehicle manufacturing in Asean and beyond,' the statement said. EPMB executive director Aidan Hamidon said the commencement shows the company's commitment to driving EV technology in the future. 'EPMB continues to make strides towards the forefront of energy-efficient vehicle (EEV) production and advancing the next generation of mobility solutions in Malaysia and beyond,' he said. Blueshark Malaysia chief executive officer Jeff Chong said the announcement is in line with the company's vision for providing an affordable and sustainable mobility solution. 'Together with our strategic partners EPMB and Petronas Dagangan Bhd , we are committed to expanding Malaysia's electromobility ecosystem into one where smart, connected electric motorcycles are accessible to more riders, while establishing the country as a manufacturing hub for Asean and beyond,' he said. According to EPMB, the Solo 1C recorded over 6,000 registrations of interest in just over a month following the launch of a limited-time pre-launch promotion in July. Priced from as low as RM599, the campaign makes the Solo 1C one of the most accessible electric motorcycles in the market. Until Sept 16, eligible customers can pre-order the Solo 1C at the promotional price of RM599, with the discounted price made possible by a RM2,400 rebate under the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics, and Internet of Things Institute and additional support from Blueshark. — Bernama
The Star
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
EPMB starts local assembly of affordable electric motorcycles
Azizi Mustafa (CEO of MIDF Bhd), Azrul Reza Aziz (CEO of MARii), Hamidon Abdullah (Executive Chairman of EPMB), Jeff Chong (Group CEO (ASEAN) of Blueshark Ecosystem Sdn Bhd), Datuk Hanafi Sakri (Deputy Secretary General (Industry), MITI), Ahmad Razlan Mohamed (Group CEO of EPMB), and Mohd Nizam Mohamed (Director of Manufacturing of EPMB) during the tour of EPMB's manufacturing facility. KUALA LUMPUR: EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB), through its unit EP Blueshark Sdn Bhd and in partnership with Blueshark Malaysia Sdn Bhd, has begun local assembly of the SoloEra Solo 1C electric motorcycle at its Glenmarie, Shah Alam facility. In a statement, EPMB said this milestone reflects the joint commitment of EPMB and Blueshark to support the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and Malaysia's net-zero ambitions. It also showcases the growing strength of the partnership, combining EPMB's manufacturing expertise with Blueshark's EV technology to advance Malaysia's transition towards sustainable mobility. The Glenmarie plant has an initial capacity of 12,000 units a year, with assembly of the Solo 2 and Solo 3 models underway to expand options and position Malaysia as a regional hub for two-wheeled EV (2WEV) manufacturing. "We are thrilled to announce the start of production of SoloEra electric motorcycles at our Glenmarie facility. EPMB continues to make strides towards the forefront of energy-efficient vehicle (EEV) production and advancing the next generation of mobility solutions in Malaysia and beyond,' EPMB executive director Aidan Hamidon said. Meanwhile, Investment, Trade and Industry deputy secretary-general (Industry) Datuk Hanafi Sakri said mass production of advanced EVs by EPMB with Blueshark will be pivotal in advancing Malaysia's NETR and vehicle electrification goals. Separately, Bluesharh CEO Jeff Chong said: 'This is a proud moment for Blueshark and our partners as we turn our vision for affordable, sustainable mobility into reality.' 'Together with our strategic partners EPMB and Petronas Dagangan Bhd , we are committed to expanding Malaysia's electromobility ecosystem while establishing the country as a manufacturing hub for Asean and beyond." The Solo 1C drew over 6,000 registrations of interest within a month of its July pre-launch promotion, which priced the model from RM599, making it one of the most affordable electric motorcycles in the market.
