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Thai Car-Body Assembler Set to Back Energy-Saving Taxi Scheme.

Bangkok Post (Bangkok, Thailand)

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Byline: Santan Santivimolnat

Jul. 1--Thai Rung Union Car Plc, a major car body assembler and modifier, has expressed keen interest in supplying cheap taxis under the government-promoted Ua-Arthorn taxi programme.

"We're ready and have the potential to develop cheap vehicles with more economical engines for use as taxis, especially our diesel-powered multi-purpose vehicles," said managing director Sompong Phaoenchoke.

A study is being conducted on developing a converter to enable diesel engines to use natural gas in response to the government's policy to promote clean fuel for vehicles.

The vehicles are part of the company's efforts to ...

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