The Bentley Environmental Foundation, a £3 million drive to find next-generation solutions to environmental challenges, has today announced two new partners. Bentley, the paragon of luxury and automotive excellence, is setting out on a journey to embrace sustainability. Two new partners - The Climate Group and The Rivers Trust - have joined the ranks of the original founding partners, all united in their unwavering support of Bentley's long-term commitment to fortify ...
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Ever felt uninspired by the uniformity of the standard BTO layout? Open your mind to the world of Design Assemblies, an Italian home design exhibition that reimagines a home in a world where the theme of housing flexibility and reconfigurability is increasingly present and central in everyday life. Singapore Design Week 2023 is here and it’s the perfect outlet for us to celebrate Singapore’s distinctive brand of creativity! This year, the ...
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Porsche is now venturing into the realm of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. It's not your typical automotive news, but it's a game-changer in the fight against climate change. The air we breathe, filled with carbon dioxide (CO2), is seen as a valuable resource. Porsche, in collaboration with Volkswagen Group Innovation, eFuels company HIF Global, and MAN Energy Solutions, is exploring the integration of a DAC facility into the eFuels pilot plant ...
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The eDeliver 9 electric van is now available for purchase. Need a high-top panel van to cart taller, more bulky cargo around while going fully electric? Well, Maxus has you covered there with the eDeliver 9 fully-electric van, now available for purchase through authorised dealer Cycle & Carriage. Both rear doors of this electric van swing open 180-degrees to reveal a cargo compartment of 9.7 cubic metres that's capable of hauling 1,000kg ...
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First-class travel with the Vellfire on-road en route to first-class travel in the air. I wasn't kidding about the 'first-class' bit folks. The Toyota Vellfire launch event was themed with first-class travel in mind, complete with boarding gate, cabin crew and customised luggage tags in a font colour and script of one's choosing. Then came the main event where the new Vellfire rolled in out of the clouds. This is one imposing-looking ...
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This is the Shell Recharge first ultra-fast charging solution (up to 360kW) in Singapore, designed for the safety of fleet drivers, and it is now open for corporate trials. On June 28, 2023, the Busways-Shell Consortium decided to set up a proof-of-concept (POC) showcase; one that debuts the highest-powered EV charging system (EVCS) that Singapore has ever seen. We're talking a maximum of 360kW of power, and that is a game-changer. You ...
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Building a capsule wardrobe is one of the best ways to stay fashionable and sustainable, all at once. Read on to find out how you can create your own capsule wardrobe! Minimalism may no longer have us in the chokehold it used to (gone are the days of us obsessively Marie Kondo-ing our flats) but sustainability never goes out of style! Whether it’s thrifting or recycling textiles, Singapore’s fashionistas are doing ...
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Sustainability continues to play a pivotal role in how companies plan and grow their business, and Inchcape Singapore is no stranger to this eco-centric progress. Over the past few years, we have seen a massive eco-driven shift in the automotive industry, where industry leaders are driving efforts to launch the latest and greatest electric vehicles and various sustainability initiatives. As part of its dedication to create sustainable value for its customers and ...
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The Volkswagen ID.4 is Singapore’s first taste into the world of das elektroauto. Before we rev up the engine, or rather, juice up the batteries, let's set the stage. The ID.4 is the SUV cousin of the ID.3, and it's no secret that within the VW Group's electric family tree, this one's expected to be the best-seller worldwide. So, the pressure's on for this electric city runabout. Under the sleek hood of the ...
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To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, many countries and industries are working to curb emissions of greenhouse gases, chiefly carbon dioxide (CO2). But did you know there might be a better way? And it exists in the form of bioethanol. In the automotive sector, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have claimed the spotlight as a key decarbonisation option. Toyota, however, is pursuing a multi-pathway approach that includes hydrogen and other diverse options ...
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