The 2021 Kia Niro EV shows the way forward for fully electric motoring with a battery range that’s on par with a typical petrol-powered car. That, however, is just the beginning of what makes it a genuine everyday proposition. If its stock prices are anything to go by, many think that Tesla will rule the Electric Vehicle (EV) market in the time to come. However, I’d humbly suggest that Korean carmakers ...
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Looking for your next home? If you’re all about living the sustainable life, you may want to consider these green neighbourhoods in Singapore. Okay, before I start, let me just say one very important thing: every neighbourhood in Singapore is green in its own very special way. From rooftop gardens at carparks, to the gorgeous flora and fauna at community parks, examples of nature in HDB estates are aplenty. You’ve probably ...
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Priced from S$255k, the Lexus UX300e SUV has a 300km range and an 8 year warranty. Owners will also be able to do a short-term swap to any Lexus Hybrid model in conjunction with a new Lexus car-sharing platform. Considering that Lexus was the very first luxury car company to venture into electrified mobility (the hybrid RX400h SUV appeared a good 4 years before anything from BMW or Mercedes-Benz), it’s an ...
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Porsche Asia Pacific and fuel giant Shell have announced a cross-country EV charging network – that means full-electric driving, all the way up to Penang! If there’s one thing that the COVID-19 pandemic has made me miss, its road trips. I miss the days where my passport was actually of some use, rather than being a home to dust bunnies in my cupboard. So, when an email popped into my inbox with ...
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With the Singapore Grand Energy Challenge 2021 (Youth) in sight, our Editor speaks to some talented students from Kranji Secondary School, finalists of last year’s competition. Can you remember what school was like when you were 15? As a 90s kid, it was a good day if I even managed to show up on time, do my homework and successfully resist the urge to hang out at the mall instead of ...
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If many beauty product labels have you scratching your head, don’t fret! Here are some definitions to help you understand them a little better. In part 1 of “what the heck does this label even mean”, we explored what it means for a product to be parabens-, sulphates- and silicone-free. That’s not the end; there are many more labels on products that are often confusing. Now, you didn’t hear it from me, but ...
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32-year-old Sales Account Manager Nur Alfisyah Nonis is a caring mother and wife. But during her free time, this plant mama spends her time sharing the love with her impressive array of plants in her cosy home. nurturing nature. Fisyah with her 7-year old daughter Aalia and 2-year old son Aadam. It’s just after 2pm as the futr singapore team makes their way to Fisyah’s home. The sun is scorching and a busy ...
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Choosing where to eat isn’t binary – it’s about creating a happy balance where everyone is satisfied with their meals. The next time you’ve got lunch with both vegetarians and carnivores, check out these five locations to keep everyone contented!
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Mercedes-Benz might be a bit slow in introducing its electric models, but it's soon set to come out swinging, with the new EQA SUV. For a company recognised as makers of the world’s first automobile, as well as pioneers of automotive technology throughout its 138-year history, it’s perhaps a bit of a surprise that Mercedes-Benz is seemingly behind the curve when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs). BMW's been dabbling in ...
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Feeling lost in eco-conscious jargon? Thinking about doing more for the Earth than drinking from a straw-less soda cup? A few years ago, that was me too. So here's a little something to nudge you in the right direction if you're deliberating about going green. “Saving the Earth” is so last century. These days, buzzwords like ‘sustainable’, ‘low CO2 footprint’, ‘ethical’ and ‘zero-waste‘ unpack that once vague, grand idea coined ...
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