Perodua has entered into a strategic partnership with TM to advance electric vehicle (EV) development, digital innovation, and sustainable growth.
Formalised during a recent signing ceremony between Perodua president and CEO Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad and TM’s group CEO Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, the collaboration covers four strategic areas, namely Hyperconnected Network, Advancing Digital Technology, Enriching Customer Experience and Environmental Sustainability.
TM, via its enterprise and government sector solutions arm called TM One, aims to upgrade the carmaker’s infrastructure, providing fixed and wireless connectivity including SD-WAN solutions for dealer networks, private 5G for automotive applications and smart manufacturing technologies to improve production.
These will together enhance Perodua’s operational capabilities, streamline data management, and support its future expansion. TM One will also leverage its cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics and AI capabilities to provide initiatives for smart manufacturing, ‘GPU as a Service’, EV and autonomous driving technologies.
Additionally, both parties aim to expand their market reach and brand visibility through co-created products and innovative go to market strategies. This includes customised infotainment systems, smart mapping solutions, and joint marketing using digital tools to reach new customer segments.
The companies say that they are also committed to environmental sustainability, collaborating on clean energy solutions for EV charging infrastructure and waste reduction to align with Malaysia’s environmental goals. Additionally, through workforce training, R&D, and sustainable practices, the partnership will foster a culture of innovation to enable a digitally connected and environmentally responsible future in Malaysia’s automotive sector.
“Our partnership with Perodua reflects our commitment to enabling digital transformation in the automotive industry, improving user experiences and long-term value. By delivering secure, high-speed connectivity and scalable digital solutions, this partnership will support Perodua’s mission for greater innovation and growth, paving the way for a connected, sustainable future in the automotive industry,” Amar Huzaimi said.
“This collaboration covers several aspects that will benefit our customers as well as having spillover effects to the country’s digital and automotive industries. There are vast opportunities for Perodua and TM to revolutionise how we do things and set benchmarks on the quality, efficiency and delivery of our products and services. These opportunities will become clearer as we innovate further and address the issues and needs of our operations,” Zainal said.
“Typically, the issues we face often offer the way forward – the challenge is how to approach it in a way that results in a fundamental change that takes us forward,” the P2 chief added. The company is also working with charge point operator Gentari.
Perodua recently paraded the its eMO-II Concept at Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024, previewing a production EV that is set to surface in Q4 2025. The EV – developed in-house in Rawang as there’s no suitable donor car from partner Daihatsu – will have around 400 km of range and a price tag between RM50k to RM90k – see more here.
GALLERY: Perodua eMO-II Concept at KLIMS 2024
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