sustainability Archives - Page 12 of 15

by Sean Loo April 20, 2023

Featured, Living

greater green building adoption with Schneider Electric and Singapore Green Building Council.

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, launched a joint report with the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC). The report is titled “Going Green from the Inside Out: Accelerating Green Building Adoption in Singapore”, and presents findings of a survey by Schneider Electric involving 500 business leaders across MNCs and SMEs in Singapore. The fieldwork was conducted between October 2022 and February 2023, and the results indicated most business ...

by Sean Loo April 20, 2023

Featured, Rides

debut of the all-new Polestar 4 EV.

544bhp, no rear window, and a 102kWh battery that supports up to 200kW DC fast charging. This is the Polestar 4. Polestar has recently revealed its coupe-style electric SUV at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show, and as expected, it is a head-turner with a lot of power. It also has a pretty bold design - there's no rear glass at all on the car, so the driver's rear view is supplied by ...

by Sean Loo April 16, 2023

Featured, Rides

Kia Niro Electric – keeps getting better.

The highly acclaimed family car gets a full-electric addition to its lineup. The Kia Niro Hybrid launched in Singapore last year to much fanfare. It had all of the features you wanted, a comfortable ride, and it can do all of that whilst still giving you amazing fuel economy. Building on that success, Kia has now deleted the Niro's exhaust pipes and given it an electric whirr instead. Welcome everyone, to the ...

by Sean Loo April 14, 2023

Featured, Rides

Porsche Taycan – living in electric dreams.

The Porsche Taycan is a visceral EV pill that prioritises the enjoyment of driving over anything else. And those are strong words for what is essentially the base model of the Taycan. Traditionally, car buyers would scoff at the mention of the words "base" and "model", which commonly denotes the trim level that lacks most of the upmarket or premium features, gatekept behind higher paywalls. However, that does not mean they are ...

by Sean Loo April 13, 2023

Featured, Tech

the future of mobility and more at the upcoming EVE Tech Asia 2023.

EVE Tech Asia 2023, the premier B2B technology exhibition and conference in Southeast Asia, is set to take place from November 22-24, 2023 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. The event is poised to be a conglomerate of groundbreaking technology for the events industry, featuring keynotes, conferences and exhibits from top technology companies and experts from across Southeast Asia and beyond. EVE Tech Asia 2023 is expected to host ...

by raeanne April 6, 2023

Featured, Living, News

environmental awareness with Green Living @ NEX.

NEX, the largest mall in the North-East region of Singapore is promoting environmental awareness with a textile donation drive and more. From 16 March to 23 April 2023, check out Green Living @ NEX, a campaign meant to increase environmental awareness amongst shoppers. From collaboration with partners like Cloop to a series of green initiatives by the mall, this program is sure to leave behind an impact on both shoppers and ...

by Sean Loo April 5, 2023

Featured, Rides

Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 – gentle eGiant.

The Mercedes-Benz EQV takes the tried and true V-class formula and gives it an electric twist. Electric offerings are all the rage these days, with more EVs popping up on the market with each new year. Mercedes-Benz doesn't want to lose out on a slice of this new electric pie, and has gone all out to introduce a new suite of EV products. This is their latest one in Singapore yet. ...

by raeanne March 24, 2023

Featured, Living

Earth Hour Festival – 6 activities to check out this weekend.

Earth Hour is this weekend, and WWF is celebrating it at the Esplanade, making it the perfect opportunity to reflect on our climate crisis. If you’re free this weekend (24 - 26 March 2023), why not head down to Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay to check out Earth Hour Festival? Presented by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), it will be filled with fun, climate-conscious activities suitable for everyone! what ...

by Sean Loo March 23, 2023

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Volvo Trucks start selling electric trucks in South Korea.

Volvo has now commenced sales of heavy BEV trucks in South Korea, the first in the world. Volvo Trucks claims it is the first global manufacturer to start serial production of heavy electric (BEV) trucks and has started retailing them to industries in South Korea, which is home to a freight market with a large volume of goods transported over short distances. This makes this the ideal candidate to launch this ...

by raeanne March 10, 2023

Featured, Living, News

Epson and WWF’s partnership towards rainforest conservation.

Epson commits to sustainability and the environment in partnership with World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) with a three-prong approach. Multiple corporations are taking steps to contribute to the environment, and Epson is no exception. The business has recently announced a three-year-long international partnership with the global conservation organisation World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) to take tangible steps towards a more circular economy. Aiming to focus on forest restoration and ...