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zero tailpipe emissions and are well
suited to solve air pollution issues.
With advances in EV technology, the
prospect that costs can be lowered
and vehicle manufacturers expanding
their EV model offerings at competitive
prices plays an important role in
persuading consumers to purchase
EVs in addition to the overall ownership
and running costs.
The country has also established
the Electric Vehicle Joint Task Force
(EVJTF) in line with the third strategy
in BNCCP to significantly reduce fuel
consumptions and subsequently lower
the greenhouse gas emissions from the
sector. It also aims to ensure a whole-
of-nation approach in introducing,
developing and implementing policies,
while supporting the setting up of EV
infrastructures as well as addressing
the challenges and opportunities of
EVs at the national level.
The
taskforce,
co-chaired
by
the Ministry of Transport and
Infocommunications
(MTIC)
and
Department of Energy at the Prime
Minister’s Office (PMO), comprises
government agencies, authorities,
private sectors and non-governmental
organisations (NGOs).
While the objective set by BNCCP
remains for EVs to make up to 60 per
cent of total annual vehicle sales by
the year 2035, the bigger objective
would also be to see a reduction in
the land transport carbon footprint
in support of the national sustainable
development objectives. As such,
while EVs can play a prominent role
in the objectives, a combination of
measures will be required overall.
Brunei recently launched its first retail
rapid charging station, signifying the
transformation of Brunei’s vehicle
industry in support of BNCCP
initiatives.
Authorised distributors
Established in 1987, Jati Transport Sdn
Bhd is the sole distributor of Mercedes-
Benz, offering high-quality sales and
aftersales customer service. The
new C-Class Avantgarde and E-Class
facelift were unveiled last year, with
the former featuring a fully digitised
11.9 inch MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User
Experience).
Meanwhile, the E-Class 200 Sedan
facelift boasts an exterior which has
been sharpened all year round and
retains its timeless sense of appeal.
GHK Motors Sdn Bhd is the franchise
distributor of Mitsubishi, Daihatsu,
MG, Chevrolet and Chrysler vehicles,
among others. The company recently
introduced the Changan Auto flagship
to the Sultanate, with the first lineup
being an exquisite family sedan, the
third generation of the Changan
Alsvin.
Toyota and Lexus are distributed by
NBT (Brunei) Sdn Bhd. As a continuous
effort to surpass customer service
excellence NBT recently launched its
new Toyota showroom in Gadong to
mark its 55
th
anniversary.
Other authorised distributors in the
country include Grand Motors Sdn
Bhd (Kia, Mazda and Citroen), Indera
Motors Sdn Bhd (Jaguar and Land
Rover), Boustead Sdn Bhd (Suzuki
and Nissan), Setia Motors Sdn Bhd
(Hyundai) and Happy Motoring Co
Sdn Bhd (Honda).