Having never driven an EV himself, our writer took the BMW iX3 M Sport Impressive out for a spin, and err... had his electric cherry popped. Think back to the time just before your very first date. Remember the hypersonic butterflies flying repeatedly at Mach eleventy-billion into the walls of your stomach? This author’s first and only encounter with a fully electric vehicle (EV) to-date has been as a passenger in ...
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With Hyundai Electric Motion, condo dwellers will get to test drive and charge an EV from their doorstep. Two years into a pandemic can make one feel like an expert, especially at things you can do from home. Work from home? No problem. Hungry, but not in the mood to cook? Invoke the Foodpanda and Grab apps. Car servicing to be done? AutoApp’s concierge has you covered. And, pretty soon, condo dwellers will be ...
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Barely a year after its launch, the first EV from MINI is updated with styling and interior improvements. We take the new MINI Electric out for a closer look. In many ways, the new MINI Cooper SE aka MINI Electric reminds me of the iPhone 13. In both cases, it takes a trained eye to distinguish the old from the new. More importantly though, it doesn't feel too long since the ...
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Mercedes-EQ is betting on their compact EQA for owners looking to go electric, in the brand’s push to be fully electric by 2030. Mercedes-Benz has begun a journey. Their journey – like many other car brands – is the journey to full electrification, as cities around the world take a zero-emissions approach to transportation. The brand is transitioning from an ‘electric first’ to an ‘electric only’ motto, and has invested €40bn to ...
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The future is electric and today’s professionals and students are being geared up for what’s to come, all thanks to Singapore's Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College West, and Hyundai Motors. In partnership with Hyundai Motors, ITE College West has launched a series of Micro Learning Courses (MLCs) focusing on Sustainable Land Transportation Systems. not just for technicians. These MLCs offer an opportunity for current automotive industry workers, those looking to switch ...
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Far East Organization unveils the much-awaited Tesla Supercharger station at Orchard Central, the first-of-its-kind in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Tesla owners rejoice as Far East Organization is making it easier for you to shop and charge. Earlier today, three Tesla V3 Superchargers were unveiled at Level 9 of Orchard Central’s car park. The Tesla Supercharger station at Orchard Central. The Tesla Supercharger station’s convenient location in the heart of Orchard Road shopping belt ...
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With a range of over 420km and 408hp on tap, Mercedes-Benz gives us an idea of what to expect from its forthcoming EV models with the Mercedes-Benz EQC. Mercedes-Benz has (at last), thrown its hat into the Electric Vehicle (EV) arena with the launch of the EQC. Like its compatriots, Audi with e-tron, and BMW with i, Mercedes-Benz's EV sub-brand is EQ, hence the moniker of the car driven here. Given that ...
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The Mercedes-Benz EQC is the first in a steady wave of electrified models that the company will bring here over the next year. Prices start at S$305k, cheaper than its closest rivals from Audi and Jaguar. Analysts have proclaimed that the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is the biggest shake-up of the car industry since… well, since the motor car was invented. Yet despite being the inventors of said motor car, Mercedes-Benz ...
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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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Not enough charging points nearby and don’t have the time to wait for your EV to charge up? Here's why every EV owner needs AutoApp, a convenient car care app. If you’re an EV owner in Singapore, you’re probably all too familiar with certain issues regarding car maintenance. For one, despite the growing number of EV charging points in the country, it’s still nowhere near as convenient as finding a petrol ...
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