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EV, NEWS

MODENAS partners with Kolej KEDA to offer electric motorcycle technology training

Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (MODENAS) and Kolej KEDA have announced the establishment of the EV Motorcycle Industry–Academia Centre of Excellence (EV‑MIACE).

The facility is located at the Motorcycle Technology Department of Kolej KEDA in Sik, Kedah.

This initiative positions Kolej KEDA as the first institution in Kedah to develop a dedicated EV Centre of Excellence, aimed at integrating industry knowledge, technology and technical expertise into TVET education.

Exposure to EV technology

Through this collaboration, students will be introduced to MODENAS’s electric motorcycle systems.

MODENAS will also provide advisory support for the development of the teaching module, share current technology and technical expertise, and contribute learning equipment.

Students enrolled in the module will receive skills recognition and certification from MODENAS.

In the initial phase, 25 students will undergo the programme from September to December 2026 and receive MODENAS certification.

The collaboration will continue in 2027 with two short‑term courses for 60 participants.

From 2028 to 2030, Kolej KEDA aims to serve as an industrial training partner for upskilling and reskilling programmes under the Akademi Dalam Industri (ADI) scheme.

NEWS

Honda dominates 40 percent of global motorcycle market

While the global passenger vehicle market is dominated by the industry giant Toyota, the global motorcycle segment appears to be led by Honda.

According to a report from Japan Times, Honda’s global motorcycle sales are projected to reach 20.2 million units for the fiscal year ending in March this year.

This means that Honda currently holds as much as 40 percent of the global motorcycle market share!

This development is supported by strong demand from several markets, including India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Brazil, and several countries in Central and South America.

Honda is also determined to increase its market share target to 50 percent, which will include electric motorcycles, with total sales aiming to hit 60 million units by 2030.

To achieve this, a new assembly plant dedicated to electric-powered motorcycles will be established in India and is set to begin operations in 2028.

As part of a serious drive toward electrification, the manufacturer also plans to launch up to 30 electric models in order to reach an annual sales target of four million units for electric motorcycles (EVs) by 2030.

Other initiatives in the pipeline include developing battery usage and recycling, reducing e-bike costs, ensuring that existing facilities are more environmentally friendly, and further expanding the network of existing battery-sharing and swapping stations.

To date, Honda operates 37 assembly facilities across 23 countries.