Shell Recharge trials Singapore’s fastest 360kW EV charging solution for SMEs.

This is the Shell Recharge first ultra-fast charging solution (up to 360kW) in Singapore, designed for the safety of fleet drivers, and it is now open for corporate trials. On June 28, 2023, the Busways-Shell Consortium decided to set up a proof-of-concept (POC) showcase; one that debuts the highest-powered EV charging system (EVCS) that Singapore has ever seen. We're talking a maximum of 360kW of power, and that is a game-changer. You ...

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building a capsule wardrobe for sunny Singapore: a guide. 

Building a capsule wardrobe is one of the best ways to stay fashionable and sustainable, all at once. Read on to find out how you can create your own capsule wardrobe! Minimalism may no longer have us in the chokehold it used to (gone are the days of us obsessively Marie Kondo-ing our flats) but sustainability never goes out of style! Whether it’s thrifting or recycling textiles, Singapore’s fashionistas are doing ...

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how can automotive dealers like Inchcape Singapore pave the way towards a more sustainable future?

Sustainability continues to play a pivotal role in how companies plan and grow their business, and Inchcape Singapore is no stranger to this eco-centric progress. Over the past few years, we have seen a massive eco-driven shift in the automotive industry, where industry leaders are driving efforts to launch the latest and greatest electric vehicles and various sustainability initiatives.  As part of its dedication to create sustainable value for its customers and ...

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first drive – Volkswagen ID.4 Pro.

The Volkswagen ID.4 is Singapore’s first taste into the world of das elektroauto. Before we rev up the engine, or rather, juice up the batteries, let's set the stage. The ID.4 is the SUV cousin of the ID.3, and it's no secret that within the VW Group's electric family tree, this one's expected to be the best-seller worldwide. So, the pressure's on for this electric city runabout. Under the sleek hood of the ...

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Toyota is taking notes from Brazil’s unique decarbonisation efforts

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, many countries and industries are working to curb emissions of greenhouse gases, chiefly carbon dioxide (CO2). But did you know there might be a better way? And it exists in the form of bioethanol. In the automotive sector, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have claimed the spotlight as a key decarbonisation option. Toyota, however, is pursuing a multi-pathway approach that includes hydrogen and other diverse options ...

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Polestar 3 debuts in Singapore.

The new Polestar 3 is here, but don't just open your chequebooks just yet. Because it’s not for sale at the moment. Polestar Singapore has just given us a sneak peek into the future, and it's coming in the form of the Polestar 3 SUV. Now, this isn't just any run-of-the-mill SUV; it's Polestar's very first foray into the realm of high-performance luxury SUVs. I had my first glimpse of this back ...

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Kia and The Ocean Cleanup deliver record 55-ton ocean plastic haul.

Kia’s global partner, The Ocean Cleanup, sets a new record for the amount of plastic reclaimed from the world's oceans. Kia is also planning to use recycled plastic from a 55-ton haul recently reclaimed from the Pacific Ocean in its new EV models. The record-breaking amount of plastic reclaimed by Kia's global partner, The Ocean Cleanup, marks the next phase in a seven-year global partnership agreed in April 2022 as part of ...

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the BYD Seal will be in Singapore soon.

The BYD Seal is set to launch in Singpaore come 29 September 2023, and there will be a launch of the Seal at Changi Exhibition Centre. Vantage Automotive, the authorised distributor for BYD passenger vehicles in the sunny realm of Singapore, has just dropped a bombshell – the Seal is about to make a splash on September 29, 2023. Now, let's talk about this intriguing newcomer. The BYD Seal is an all-electric ...

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give your old clothes new life with ZALORA’s textile recycling program.

Give your old textiles new life with ZALORA’s Snap and Drop program! Trends might come and go, but textiles stay – even when they’re out of style! Which is why ZALORA, Asia’s leading fashion and lifestyle e-commerce destination, has launched a Snap and Drop apparels donation program. Now you can donate your old clothes to be recycled, and stay green even when you’re purchasing new items! ZALORA and Life Line Clothing.  Part of ...

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Hyundai IONIQ 6 – a refreshing retrospect.

The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 takes all of the good points from the Ioniq 5, resulting in an even more impressive offering. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 is one of the defining cars of the past few years - a vehicle with a polarising bold design and tech to boot, marking the Korean automaker’s emergence as a real dominant superpower, particularly in the electric vehicle segment. Now the company is aiming to build ...

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