by Sean Loo February 8, 2024
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BYD and NTUC LearningHub debuts new EV training centre.

The new facility is the first dedicated EV simulator centre in Singapore, training technicians in EV maintenance and servicing sectors. BYD Singapore and NTUC LearningHub have recently launched the first-ever electric vehicle (EV) training centre. Located within the tech-forward precincts of the NTUC LHUB Industry Skills Centre in Benoi, this initiative is set to improve the local automotive workforce with the essential know-how for future EV technologies. Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of ...

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by Sean Loo February 7, 2024
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The Polestar 4 is now available in Europe and Australia.

The all-new Polestar 4 has just gone on sale in Europe and Australia, and is expected to launch in other territories soon. The Polestar 4 has officially gone on sale in European and Australian markets. This sleek SUV coupe, which began rolling off the Chinese production lines back in November last year, is prepping for a mid-2024 production start, with the keys expected to be in the hands of eager drivers by ...

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by vivek max r. January 31, 2024
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Hyundai, Kia and Samsung to collaborate via SmartThings

Hyundai Motor and Kia will link Samsung’s ‘SmartThings’ IoT (Internet of Things) platform to their connected car services. Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation signed an agreement on 3 January 2024 with Samsung Electronics for a Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car service partnership, aiming to enhance the connectivity between residential and mobility spaces. Under this agreement, Hyundai and Kia customers will be able to control digital appliances via touch and voice remote commands ...

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by vivek max r. January 24, 2024
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BYD Singapore and Charge+ announce strategic partnership

This partnership is set to bring exclusive benefits for BYD retail passenger vehicle owners in Singapore. Electric vehicle (EV) owners would benefit from some perks. To this end, BYD Singapore and Charge+ have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to forge a new partnership. In case you didn't know, BYD manufactures EVs as well as other technological innovations across different verticals, and Charge+ is a leading integrated EV charging solution provider serving ...

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by vivek max r. January 12, 2024
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notable green vehicles at Singapore Motor Show 2024

Here are the hybrids, EVs and concept vehicles to take note of at the Singapore Motor Show 2024. The Singapore Motor Show 2024 opened for public viewing on 11 January 2024. Some new cars and concept vehicles were launched and/or shown, and here are the notable eco-conscious ones. Audi Another e-tron-badged EV joins the Singapore market line-up as the Q4 Sportback e-tron was unveiled. Expect a couple of different trim levels featuring up ...

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by Sean Loo January 2, 2024
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smartphone giant Xiaomi has just unveiled their first electric car.

The new Xiaomi car launch is backed by Xiaomi's CEO, who aims to become one of the world's top five automakers. Xiaomi, the Chinese giant we all know for smartphones and electronics, will soon be taking on the automotive sector. On December 28, they unveiled their very first electric car model.  It’s called the SU7, and 'SU' isn’t just any acronym; it stands for "Speed Ultra". Lei Jun is pitching this sedan ...

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by Sean Loo December 12, 2023
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Mercedes EQS SUV 450 review – benevolent opulence.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is all the things you loved in the regular EQS, but doubled in size to appeal to more demographics. In the realm of Mercedes-Benz’s automotive opulence, where the EQS corresponds to the antiquated S-Class and the EQE to the E-Class, we now have a new member in the circle - the EQS SUV. It’s a formidable ‘off-roader’ in Mercedes speak, and the first using the German marque’s electric ...

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by Sean Loo December 12, 2023
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is this the future of electrified city riding? G2 Quantum Electric Review

Although compact and cute in size, the G2 Quantum Electric is poised to lead the charge in electrified mobility.  The world as we know it is shifting its gears towards electrified mobility. Dubbed as clean and environmentally friendly, these silent vehicles do not emit any carbon emissions at all and can theoretically be powered via harnessing green energy. Leading the charge for electric motorcycle riding in Singapore is Quantum, a new startup ...

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by vivek max r. December 11, 2023
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how will the EVCA 2022 impact EV owners?

The Electric Vehicles Charging Act 2022 or EVCA came into force on 8 December 2023. Starting 8 December 2023, under the Electric Vehicles Charging Act 2022 or EVCA regime, all electric vehicle (EV) chargers must be type-approved by the Land Transportation Authority (LTA) and bear registration and charger-approval labels, which can be applied for via the OneMotoring website (https://onemotoring.lta.gov.sg/). There will be a six-month transitional period from 8 December 2023 to ...

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