Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On November 22, GAC Energy Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. ("GAC Energy") signed a framework cooperation agreement with the Confucius Institute at Mahasarakham University in Mahasarakham Province, Thailand, according to a post on GAC Energy's WeChat account.
GAC Energy, the energy facility and service operator under GAC Group, is dedicated to establishing a network of electric vehicles (EVs) charging infrastructure in Thailand. Leveraging its ultra-fast charging technology and extensive experience in infrastructure construction, GAC Energy is driving its "100 Cities, 1,000 Charging Piles" initiative. The company has already built and is operating 19 fast-charging stations in Thailand. By 2028, GAC Energy aims to establish a network of 200 super charging stations with 1,000 chargers in 100 cities across Thailand.
Under the agreement, the Confucius Institute at Mahasarakham University will lead efforts to connect GAC Energy with site resources at its own location as well as 18 other Confucius Institutes across Thailand. Together, they will jointly build EV charging stations. GAC Energy will invest in and install 100 Aion AC smart charging stations a the initial stage of the cooperation, with plans to expand the network further in response to increasing demand.