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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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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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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The BYD Seal hits the ground running and offers real competition to the big gun EV brands on the market. BYD has come a long way, and it is clear to see from the cars it offers. The Seal is the Chinese firm’s latest creation to make it onto our shores. It comes hotly after the extremely successful Atto 3 SUV and the adorable Dolphin hatchback. Now, we get a sports saloon ...
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Daimler Commercial Vehicles South East Asia (DCVSEA) just dropped the curtain on the first-ever Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 fully-electric truck right here in our bustling city. Daimler Truck AG, the heavyweight champ of commercial vehicle manufacturing, is putting the pedal to the metal in creating an eco-friendly commercial transportation future. championing an era of e-mobility. The eActros 300 isn't just your run-of-the-mill electric truck. It's the flagship series of Mercedes-Benz trucks, a pioneer in ...
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The long-awaited Hyundai Motor Group research and development facility is now officially open. The Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore, or as the industry calls it, HMGICS, has finally thrown open its doors after three years of anticipation. Nestled in the automotive heartland of Jurong along Bulim Avenue, this isn't just your run-of-the-mill R&D joint—it's a bona fide production powerhouse for Hyundai's electric dreams. The $400 million assembly facility in Bulim Avenue ...
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You may think the dual-motor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Inspiration variant is just a simple affair of adding one more motor, but the true answer goes much deeper than that. Hyundai has been riding this high-voltage wave for some time now, and its journey through the e-mobility landscape has been nothing short of fascinating. Remember the original electric Ioniq? Back then, Hyundai played it safe, creating a design that mirrored traditional combustion-engine cars ...
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This new disassembly process will help rev up the electric revolution and promote sustainability, and it's all thanks to A*Star. At the recent Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific (ITAP) 2023 event, the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR) provided some exciting news. In their quest to revolutionize electric vehicle (EV) batteries, they've unveiled the Electric Vehicle Battery Testing and Disassembly Line. With the wheels of transportation turning towards electrification, we find ourselves faced ...
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The SMF-KAMA seminar saw big industry players from South Korea and Singapore share opportunities for the two nations for future mobility. A rendezvous of forward-thinkers unfolded at the illustrious St. Regis Hotel on October 12, 2023. This symposium, titled "Vision and Strategy for Future Mobility: Korea and Singapore" orchestrated by the Korea Automobile and Mobility Association (KAMA) and supported by the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), was a congregation of luminaries, united ...
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Sensible, stylish, and most importantly, fast. These are the qualities that make up the ideal performance EV, and the Polestar 2 has it all. It seems that the Tesla tidal wave that once engulfed the EV scene may be showing signs of receding. As companies and individuals become increasingly conscious of their environmental footprint, there's a notable upsurge in a fresh contender – the Polestar 2, making a significant impact with ...
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