Why are EVs important in Lao PDR?

Moreover, due to the temporal fluctuation of hydropower generation and other renewable electricity generation in Lao PDR, EVs can play a role in storing electricity, balancing grids, and providing domestic power demand to consume excessive power generated .

Is Lao PDR ready to serve the customer?

Particular to the case of Lao PDR, which has a high proportion of electricity generated from hydropower, it was expressed by one interviewee that “ hydropower, solar power [...] is ready to serve to the customer ” (NG1).

Are EV suppliers suffering from 'locked-in governance' in Lao PDR?

EV suppliers were the only group of respondents who were most concerned about ‘locked-in governance’, which potentially suggests that EV suppliers in Lao PDR are suffering from some local policies. Specifically, they suffer from both the lack of supportive policies and the lack of clarity in EV-related policies.

Does electrifying transport affect GDP in Lao PDR?

A previous forecast study has found that compared to business as usual in the transport sector, electrifying transport in Lao PDR is likely to induce significant GDP loss in the short term due to its higher cost, although the effect on GDP loss is likely to decrease in the long run .

Is Laot a 'battery of Southeast Asia'?

Based on this power generation capacity, the Laotian government positions the country as the ‘battery of Southeast Asia’ that is capable of not only meeting domestic energy demands but also exporting surplus electricity to neighbouring countries such as Thailand .

Are electric bus trials in Lao PDR a positive outcome?

One of the Lao PDR-based interviewees referred to an electric bus trial in Vientiane, Lao PDR, under the cooperation between the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Lao PDR, and the Ministry of Ecology, China isexemplifying the positive outcomes associated with international co-operation in the expansion of new sectors.