The NUS FSAE team’s R22e is more than just a speed machine, it’s a stepping stone to building EV know-how in Singapore’s auto sector. As you know, Singapore has no automobile industry, no race tracks, and bar a tiny number of exceptions these days, no motorsport events that local drivers can take part in. But that doesn’t mean Singapore has no race cars. Since 2001, the National University of Singapore has been ...
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Feeling a little guilty for ordering or shipping one too many things? Wish your deliveries could be carried out in more eco-friendly ways? Well, this announcement from DHL Express Singapore should ease your mind. Earlier this week, DHL Express Singapore announced the addition of 80 electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet in partnership with ComfortDelGro. Adding to its current fleet of 10 EVs, the new EVs will replace its internal ...
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Planning a road trip up north and considering taking your trusty EV with you? The folks at BMW Asia show us how it's done in the electrifying BMW iX. *Content courtesy of BMW Asia. June is the perfect month to hit pause on everyday life and press play on a holiday adventure that will reignite your passion for travel. But there are some very important questions you need to answer first! Where ...
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IONIQ 6 will be the next electric vehicle to feature in Hyundai's line-up. Before we dive into the IONIQ 6, let’s take a step back in time. In March 2020, Hyundai showed the world renderings of its Prophecy concept. Behold... Sleek ’n sexy lookin' thing in’it? Hyundai described it at the time as “Sensuous Sportiness” that “stripped away” complexity in favor of clean lines and minimalistic structures" as compared to 2019’s 45 ...
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Order books have opened for the latest compact SUV from Tesla; price from S$142k without COE. One year on from Tesla’s arrival in Singapore, the American company is ready to launch its second product, the Model Y. Pricing hasn't been finalised yet, but on its website Tesla estimates it'll cost S$142,271 for the Standard Range RWD model, or S$189,995 for the dual motor Performance, both without COE. That represents a roughly $26-28k ...
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The Polestar 3 will go on sale in Oct 2022; Singapore deliveries due 2nd half of 2023
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For the first time, BMW's entry-level SUV SAV will be available as a fully electric vehicle in the iX1. How does a claimed range of 413 - 438km sound? Rapid DC charging at up to 130kW? All wrapped up in a compact Sports Activity Vehicle or SAV package which is now roomier than its predecessor? For the first time in its history BMW will be offering its entry-level X1 as an ...
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Driving an EV for short distances with multiple charging options nearby has always been the ideal. However, the big question for most EV buyers is, will they be able to go the distance? Thanks to Audi Singapore, we got to find out for ourselves on a specially-arranged drive to Kuala Lumpur with its latest e-tron range As a hybrid car owner myself, I like to think that I have one foot ...
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The perennial SUV is now available as a petrol-electric hybrid, but it’s biggest competitor may come from within… Read on to find out what we thought of the Toyota RAV4 hybrid. The Toyota RAV4 has gone from a quirky niche model that first appeared in mid-90s to a core model in the Japanese automaker’s lineup. Back then the RAV4 was part of a new generation of ‘soft roaders’ that included the ...
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Electric drivetrains and 8k displays are just some of the highlights in the all-new flagship BMW 7 Series’ quest to be The Best Car in The World. This article is brought to you by the number ‘7’. BMW's flagship luxo-barge, the 7 Series, is now in its seventh generation, codenamed G70 and, for the first time in its history, there will be an all-electric version called the i7. The pinnacle 7 ...
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