Electric Vehicle Singapore

09/08/2023

11/07/2023

An innovative E.V. ride-sharing program is bringing low-cost clean transportation to an agricultural town in California’s Central Valley. Others are following suit.

11/07/2023

Ready for some Chargeco?

22/04/2023

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06/02/2023

06/10/2022

Ok new one take note Ah don’t say bo jio

06/10/2022

Wow

We have added more EV charging points to bring greater convenience to EV owners. As Singapore’s largest fast-charging network operator, we now have over 600 EV charging points across Singapore.

Locate EV charging points easily on the SP app today: spgrp.sg/mobileapp

01/09/2022

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01/08/2022

18/06/2022

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06/06/2022

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/comfortdelgro-driving-centre-add-electric-vehicles-training-fleet-2703211

SINGAPORE: Drivers at the ComfortDelGro Driving Centre will soon be able to opt for electric vehicles (EVs) for their Class 3A Licence Course. Starting Jun 1, the centre will add five electric cars to its training fleet, ComfortDelGro said on Tuesday (May 24). It aims to have 100 electric cars by

06/06/2022

Welcome comfort to EV market!

Number 1 for EV Taxis!

18/03/2022

Gas prices are driving up demand for electric vehicles, but they’re hard to get
As fuel prices have reached new heights, electric vehicles seem like the ideal alternative. But a perfect storm of consumer demand, supply issues, and price premium has darkened the sales outlook.

https://www.inquirer.com/news/electric-cars-cost-gas-prices-demand-20220316.html?outputType=amp

As fuel prices have reached new heights, electric vehicles seem like the ideal alternative. But a perfect storm of consumer demand, supply issues, and price premium has darkened the sales outlook.

18/03/2022

Will high gas prices supercharge electric vehicle sales?
For millions of drivers, it's still too expensive to trade the pump for the plug.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna18444

For millions of drivers, it's still too expensive to trade the pump for the plug.

23/02/2022

The first electric vehicle research facility of its kind in the southern hemisphere will be established at RMIT, thanks to $5.2 million in Victorian Government funding.

The project brings government, university and industry partners together around the expertise and infrastructure needed to support widespread adoption of in Victoria.

The $5.2m in Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund (VHESIF) support, announced today by Minister Gayle Tierney MP Tierney, has been welcomed by RMIT Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Alec Cameron:
"It’s essential that we proactively address the challenges of widespread electric vehicle adoption. Bringing our broad expertise to bear in addressing social and economic challenges of this kind is what we do best.”

RMIT-led consortium includes Monash University, La Trobe University and industry partners Siemens, City of Melbourne, Centre for New Energy Technologies (C4NET) and CitiPower and Powercor.

Read more: http://ow.ly/opOy50HV5P3

The first electric vehicle research facility of its kind in the southern hemisphere will be established at RMIT University in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD.

23/02/2022

Why should you consider an electric vehicle (EV)? What are the biggest misconceptions about owning an EV? Olivia Oo, Vice President of Sustainable Energy Solutions at SP Group shares her perspectives as an EV driver herself and elaborates on SP’s ambitions to accelerate the growth of sustainable transportation in Singapore through our fast-charging network.

“Like most drivers contemplating the switch to an EV, range anxiety was very real to me at the start. However, with the current SP network spanning more than 450 charging points across Singapore, I’ve been able to integrate charging as a part of my daily life… (with charging that takes just 30 minutes) I’ve had many instances where my car was done charging before I was even done with my errand…” shares Olivia.

Catch up on Olivia’s interview with Top Gear Singapore: https://spgrp.sg/TopGear

We talk to Ms. Olivia Oo (Vice President, Sustainable Energy Solutions, SP Group) about the EV state of mind in Singapore

10/02/2022

https://m.sgcarmart.com/articles/articleinfo.php?CT=a&AID=639

With electric vehicles fast gaining popularity, drivers must understand the differences between driving an electric one and a regular petrol car.

22/01/2022

https://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0008160288

22/01/2022

Up to 400 ComfortDelGro e-taxis to be put on roads this year, in first for operator
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/up-to-400-comfortdelgro-e-taxis-to-be-put-on-roads-this-year-in-first-for-operator

It is a major step up from its current electric taxi population, which consists of just four trial cabs. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

09/12/2021

Singapore has plans to phase out petrol vehicles and their internal combustion engines by 2040. The nation's only female race car driver and mother of two, Claire Jedrek, goes on a journey to find out what this means for not only car owners but the public transport and commercial sectors.

What are some of the common concerns over EVs and how will they be addressed? What are the benefits beyond environmental ones? And more personally for Claire, will her kids enjoy the EV ride and will she still get as much thrill and joy out of driving a EV as she did with petrol cars? Expect a fun ride as she lifts the bonnet, kicks the tyres and gets behind the wheel of various EVs.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/electric-race

01/11/2021

Maybank analyst Mr Liaw called the city-state "the most forward-looking and the fastest to embrace e-mobility" in ASEAN. ​

Did you know that Singapore has the highest existing EV infrastructure and targets in ASEAN? Scoring at 1,900 existing charging points since Feb 2021 and targeted 60,000 chargers by 2030 to phase out internal combustion engine cars by 2040. Credits to Maybank, International Energy Agency, local media reports.​

As at Aug. 31, there were just 1,855 out of the 641,977 passenger cars in Singapore that were fully electric - according to the LTA data. Still, the city-state said it intends to entirely phase out vehicles with internal combustion engines by 2040.​

Reference: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/Slow-charge-ASEAN-aims-to-bring-lofty-EV-goals-within-range

Uneven policies leave drivers wary as COP26 turns spotlight on green transport

01/11/2021

Ever wonder the history of electric cars?

Take a read at:
https://www.carsguide.com.au/ev/advice/the-history-of-electric-cars-84562

With most major manufacturers pledging to phase out or significantly reduce the production of internal-combustion-engine (ICE) vehicles in the coming years in favour of electric ones, it seems like EVs are the car of the future - although it’s not the first time all-electric cars have been tou...

29/10/2021

Tesla EV sales Boomed!

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-ev-sales-boom-singapore-pushing-rivals-models-off-streets-2021-10-28/

In wealthy Singapore, where new vehicle registration is tightly controlled to manage the city state's traffic and pollution, Tesla Inc is having a moment: surging sales are gobbling up rivals' market share.

19/10/2021

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-21/london-taxi-firm-orders-vw-suvs-to-speed-up-all-electric-switch

Addison Lee Ltd., London’s largest taxi firm, will invest 160 million pounds ($219 million) to fully electrify its fleet by 2023.

13/10/2021

The road to vehicle electrification is not as simple as setting up charging points at carpark lots and wiring them up to the electrical mains.

https://www.eetasia.com/all-charged-up-over-evs/

The road to vehicle electrification is not as simple as setting up charging points at carpark lots and wiring them up to the electrical mains.

04/10/2021

The Australia-Asia PowerLink project will connect Australia and Singapore with the biggest solar array and the biggest battery storage facility the world has ever seen

https://newatlas.com/energy/sun-cable-australia-singapore-solar-undersea-powerlink/

A colossal US$22-billion infrastructure project will send Australian sunshine more than 3,100 miles (5,000 km) to Singapore, via high-voltage undersea cables. Opening in 2027, it'll be the largest solar farm and battery storage facility in history.

23/09/2021

With more industries and companies joining hand in hand to research, develop and manufacturing new electric vehicles (e.g. NTU and Hyundai motors signing research agreement of electric vehicle manufacturing), Strides Taxi will also be moving together and stay on track with the EV hype trend and continue its progression to achieve the first 300 EV taxis on road.

With the continuation route towards LTA’s Green Plan 2040, we look forward to additional electric vehicle charges at some 200 public carparks around the island in the coming year, and more companies like Strides Taxi are well prepared and ready to move towards full fleet of EV vehicles.

Reference: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ntu-hyundai-motors-sign-research-agreement-electric-vehicle-manufacturing-2151906
Reference: https://www.electrive.com/2021/09/02/singapore-sees-mg-5-electric-cabs-arrive-for-strides-taxis/

People in Singapore may now book an electric cab as local taxi company Strides Taxis takes delivery of 15 electric cars. The China-made MG 5 vehicles are the first of a total of 300 models to arrive in the city-state by the end of the year. Strides Taxis and distributor Eurokar had scored a $30 m

21/09/2021

Slow charge: ASEAN aims to bring lofty EV goals within range

https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/Slow-charge-ASEAN-aims-to-bring-lofty-EV-goals-within-range

Uneven policies leave drivers wary as COP26 turns spotlight on green transport

21/09/2021

620 electric vehicle chargers to be installed at public carparks in the next 12 months

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/620-electric-vehicle-chargers-to-be-installed-at-public-carparks-in-the-next-12

The first of these chargers are expected to be installed by the end of this year.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

06/09/2021

Reference:

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/more-600-electric-vehicle-chargers-be-installed-public-carparks-next-12-months

SINGAPORE — Drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) may be able to charge at public car parks by the end of this year, as the authorities on Friday (Sept 3) awarded tenders to build more than 600 charging points.

04/09/2021

Its closer than you think....

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/advertorial/mercedes-benz-revs-sustainable-mobility-2138356?cid=adv_fb_paid_20210902&fbclid=IwAR0FZUsU5wn-uu29YYLGHdDrvPfoUkt9wm1CcdMXsz1Z_8-UUIVD0BGjKug

With its holistic environmental roadmap Ambition 2039, the future of emissions-free motoring could arrive sooner than we think.

01/09/2021

Senior Minister of State for Transport, Dr Amy Khor to launch our electric taxi – MG5 EV with Strides Taxi.

The electrification of Strides Taxi entire taxi fleet is part of our plan to support the Government’s Green plan to achieve net zero emissions as soon as viable. Strides Taxi shared their mission to be in the forefront of green mobility by investing in new technology and solutions with partners in the electrification ecosystem.

In doing so, they hope to attract more sign-ups for electric taxis with attractive rental schemes, convenience and discounts for their charging needs.

Interested in joining them to save the planet? Click bit.ly/stridesmobility to stay contact with them.

31/08/2021

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/20-fully-electric-public-buses-with-faster-charging-to-be-deployed-on-singapore

They are the final batch to be deployed here out of a fleet of 60 electric buses that LTA bought in 2018.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

30/08/2021

Congrats to Strides Taxi for support the Green Plan 2040!

19/08/2021

Do you know?

Electric vehicles make up 1.3% of car, taxi and bus registrations; up 1 percentage point from last year

Reference:
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/electric-vehicles-make-up-13-of-car-taxi-bus-registrations-up-1-percentage-point

Transport Minister S. Iswaran expects the number of electric vehicles here to continue growing.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

29/07/2021

With Electric Vehicle on the hype now, companies are recruiting TDVL drivers.

Here's what they offered:
Model: MG5
Scheme Benefits: 24 free rent days per year
Special: Free charging at SP (XX days) and Completion Bonus ($1###)
Referral: Up to $1###
Charging Discount: Up to 16.5% at SP Chargers.
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Interested please fill up your particular at this link: https://bit.ly/evroadshow or
Contact our Partners Recruitment:
Clement @ 8182 9628 / Zoe @ 8113 4498 / Jessie @ 9457 4886

12/07/2021

Electric Car VS Petrol Car: Costs, Performance, Emissions And Range

https://youtu.be/GQEkWOswQKY

Singapore aims to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles in less than 20 years. The vision is “to have all vehicles run on cleaner energy by 2040,” said Financ...

12/07/2021

Road trips, battery safety and competing for chargers: 10 electric car queries answered

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/road-trips-battery-safety-charging-points-electric-car-questions-15190286

Netizens and motorists had some questions about electric vehicles following two recent Talking Point episodes. An expert from the industry ...

09/07/2021

SP Group to trial charging points that can draw energy from EVs back into power grid

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/sp-group-to-trial-charging-points-that-can-draw-energy-from-evs-back-into-power

The grid can also enable S'pore's energy system to accommodate larger capacities of renewable energy. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

09/07/2021

Japanese company's relationship with Tesla as a battery supplier remained strong even after it sold all its shares in the U.S. electric carmaker.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/panasonic-ceo-says-battery-supply-relationship-with-tesla-unaffected-by-share-sale-15180264