JPJ has invited BMW to test its hydrogen fuel cell and Level 3 autonomous vehicles in Malaysia. This is after a four-day work visit to the carmaker’s home in Munich, Germany, led by JPJ deputy director-general (planning and operations) Aedy Fadly Ramly, set up by BMW Malaysia.
According to the road transport department, the meeting and work visit saw presentations and discussions on BMW’s latest technology that it is rolling out worldwide, namely “mild hybrid 48V, hydrogen fuel cell and autonomous Level 2+”. JPJ explained its efforts to put in place 13 new regulations involving autonomous vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and other regulations for new cars via vehicle type approval (VTA).
JPJ also conducted an inspection for VTA approval for a BMW Motorrad electric motorcycle destined for the Malaysia market – this EV is likely to be the Definition CE04. They checked the bike’s lights, tyres, horn, reflectors and side mirrors to ensure that it complies to local standards, a requirement before the model is allowed to be sold in Malaysia.
“The cooperation between JPJ and BMW will continue to ensure that the latest automotive technology will continue to be introduced in the Malaysian market,” the department said. The meeting was also attended by BMW Group Malaysia MD and CEO Hans de Visser and Mohd Yusop Mohamad, JPJ’s automotive engineering division director.
BMW is jointly developing hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with Toyota, and we could see the fruits of the partnership hit showrooms in 2025 – more on that here. Malaysia’s hot weather and high humidity might be a good proving ground for the tech; ditto our traffic and self-driving features.
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isit just me or do the malaysian side look like hobbits vs elves
its just you smeagal
Malaysia govt need to be more cerdik , should 100% skip EV & direct go to Hydrogen , national car makers PoTong PoTwo also should ignore EV direct to Hydrogen FuelCell vehicle. Petrol station should also start the blueprint project plan integrate hydrogen fuel station.
You obviously don’t know how big Caucasians are compared to Asians.
Who is paying for the trip? If BMW – then its a conflict of interest. If they use rakyat money – then is this necessary? Or this is just am excuse to go makan angin for free?
You are absolutely right. BMW sponsors flight tickets, hotel, transport, food and entertainment etc. JPJ sponsors daily food and other allowance. Makan angin for free for JPJ staff. Btw, they already look well fed =)
After lawatan sambil belajar, got to do something and in this case, invite them to test fuel cell here. If they reject, it just another day. Cuba lagi tahun depan with another lawatan sambil belajar.
Ni le masalah kat mesia. Tau kutuk je. klau tak buat apa2 kutuk pemalas, klau pi belajar kutuk membazir. Why not bagi idea ko lepas tu terima kutukan idea bodo you.
Habis ko yang tak kutuk pun, camtu jugak hidup ko.
I think JPJ should sort out the Vehicle Licensing Fee of EV first !
JPJ = Jom Pi Jalan