Sean Loo, Author at futr singapore

by Sean Loo March 24, 2023

Featured, Rides

Cycle & Carriage partners with Foodpanda and Gogoro on electric two-wheel EV battery pilot in Singapore.

The first-of-its-kind collaboration with Gogoro and Foodpanda accelerates push to a greener and more sustainable future, focused on the adoption of sustainable mobility in last mile deliveries in Singapore. Gogoro Inc. and Cycle & Carriage Singapore (C&C) recently announced a partnership with food delivery platform Foodpanda. The partnership would launch a battery swapping pilot that will support smart electric two-wheel (or motorcycles) vehicles for last mile deliveries in Singapore. The partnership is ...

by Sean Loo March 23, 2023

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Volvo Trucks start selling electric trucks in South Korea.

Volvo has now commenced sales of heavy BEV trucks in South Korea, the first in the world. Volvo Trucks claims it is the first global manufacturer to start serial production of heavy electric (BEV) trucks and has started retailing them to industries in South Korea, which is home to a freight market with a large volume of goods transported over short distances. This makes this the ideal candidate to launch this ...

by Sean Loo March 19, 2023

Featured, Tech

sustainable solutions with Volvo CE electric construction machines.

In anticipation of strong demand for zero-emissions machines, Volvo CE is inviting companies to register their interest online for new construction machines. A new online portal is open for Singapore companies to register their interest in using electric machines from Volvo Construction Equipment. With the acceleration towards more sustainable infrastructure development in Singapore, electric construction vehicles may be the future for sustainable building developments. Before purchasing, construction contractors, utility companies, industrial business, ...

by Sean Loo March 18, 2023

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Honda Jazz Crosstar – a star is born.

Raised proportions and a functional demeanour make the Honda Jazz Crosstar a viable proposition for prospective buyers. The Honda Jazz (or Fit if you parallel imported yours) has cemented its place early on as being the cheap and cheerful hatchback which could do it all. You had the standard variant for daily commuting, hybrid versions for added fuel efficiency, and even RS models for those who wanted a bit more fun ...

by Sean Loo March 17, 2023

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world premiere of the Volkswagen ID. 2all concept.

Volkswagen's new hotly anticipated EV is finally here, albeit in concept form, and it's dubbed the ID. 2all concept. The car offers a first glimpse into Volkswagen's future EV that will arrive in Europe come 2025. It is rumoured to start with a base price under $26,400. Even though it is just a concept, looking at the photos it's pretty obvious that this has already evolved to be more of a pre-production ...

by Sean Loo March 11, 2023

Featured, Tech

Toyota accelerates factory decarbonisation efforts using hydrogen.

Toyota is accelerating its factory decarbonisation efforts using renowned automotive Mirai technology. Since June 2021, Toyota has been working with Fukushima Prefecture towards the development of new future cities using hydrogen. As part of these efforts, Toyota has attempted to use hydrogen along with renewable energy to decarbonise factories. but how does this work? It all starts with the Toyota Mirai, a car developed to run on hydrogen. Electrolysis equipment within the vehicle ...

by Sean Loo March 9, 2023

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ORA Good Cat arrives in Singapore.

Cycle & Carriage forms a new partnership with Great Wall Motor (GWM), bringing in new EV brand ORA to Singapore. This new partnership, complete with a grand signing ceremony, will see the ORA brand being distributed on our shores in time to come, distributed by Cycle & Carriage. The signing was also flanked by the first ORA model that will be launched here, aptly named the Good Cat. ORA, which is the ...

by Sean Loo March 5, 2023

Featured, Living

Epson’s new EcoTank Printers and Home Projectors bring your vision to life.

Epson recently announced the expansion of its EcoTank printers and home projector range, which aims to provide efficient and eco-friendly solutions to the general public. The new range of printers, comprising the L3550, L5590, L8050, and L18050 models, aims to provide efficient and affordable alternatives to laser printing by incorporating innovative solutions to produce superior-quality printouts. eco-friendly EcoTank. The EcoTank L3550 and L5590 model printers boast higher printing speeds and greater durability, and ...

by Sean Loo March 2, 2023

Featured, News

WWF Earth Hour Summit 2023 kicks off in Singapore.

WWF-Singapore’s (World Wide Fund for Nature Singapore) inaugural, in-person WWF Earth Hour Summit kicked off today at Marina Bay Sands. The WWF Earth Hour Summit 2023 brings together a conglomerate of CEOs, thought leaders and decision-makers from the private and public sectors to discuss important green transition opportunities and how the general public can take practical action to address the pressing issue of climate change. This summit follows in the footsteps of ...

by Sean Loo March 1, 2023

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Nissan Ambition 2030 further accelerates electrification strategy.

Through Nissan Ambition 2030, Nissan aims to expand the possibilities of mobility and society. The plan aims to provide experiences that inspire confidence and excitement. This, it seems, is the company’s new initiatives related to its electrification strategy. This means further promoting the democratisation of EVs and e-POWER models, improving the competitiveness of development and manufacturing globally, and further accelerating growth to achieve Nissan Ambition 2030. accelerating electrified models to meet growing customer ...