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by Sean Loo 26 August 2023

Featured, Local, News

A*STAR leads New R&D Electric Vehicle Drivetrain Programme

Partnering with 10 industry partners, A*STAR intends to develop high-performance EV components and boost the local EV supplier ecosystem. The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) has recently launched a new R&D programme, with the aim of fostering local capabilities for manufacturing high-performance electric drivetrains, a high-tech core component in electric vehicle (EV) systems. This new programme, dubbed Electric Traction Module Open Technology Platform Collaborative Industry Project (E-TraM OTP CIP), is ...

by Sean Loo 23 August 2023

Featured, International, News

First Volvo Electric Trucks Delivered In Taiwan

Volvo Trucks just pulled off an electrifying feat, handing over their very first electric truck to WRC Pacific. WRC is a heavyweight name in the environmental realm and Taiwan's biggest metal sludge recycling and treatment facility. These folks aren’t just about recycling; they're also committed to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices. Peter T. Halpin, the CEO and chairman of WRC, said, "WRC is honored to collaborate with Volvo Trucks and Taikoo ...

by Sean Loo 20 August 2023

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Opel Combo-e – The Honest Hardworker

The Opel Combo-e is a compelling choice for prospective business owners who wish to make the transition to greener cargo cruising. If you want to do your bit for the environment while also keeping running costs low, an electric van seems like an obvious choice. This is where vans like the Opel Combo-e come into play. It is ready to serve alongside its siblings - the Citroën e-Berlingo, Peugeot e-Partner and ...

by Vivek Max R 12 August 2023

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BMW i4 Gran Coupé eDrive35 – Electric Avenue

BMW's electric four-door coupe is eye-catching and exciting. Think of this BMW i4 as an electric 4 Series four-door coupé and BMW's tagline "the first-ever fully-electric Gran Coupé" makes sense. What you see here is the "entry-level" model called eDrive35, with the i4 M50 sitting above it. So, what does this i4 Gran Coupé (GC in short from now on) compete with in the Singapore market? Nothing. Nothing from Audi and Mercedes-Benz. ...

by Vivek Max R 7 August 2023

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Opel Vivaro-e – Van Vivace

Vans can be brisk and lively too. I realize the irony of someone named 'Vivek' writing an article with its title containing the word 'Vivace', but just... just.. just run with it for now okay? Electric vans are becoming more commonplace on our streets today, and with good reason. Take the Opel Vivaro-e for example. It's quiet, comfortable and peppy. More on the pep later on. The Vivaro-e's closest competitor is the ...

by Sean Loo 28 July 2023

Featured, Local, News

BMW i Vision Dee Debuts In Singapore

BMW Asia recently showcased the BMW i Vision Dee, the BMW Group’s vision of the future digital experience as part of BMW Joy Electrified. Held at the Suntec City Atrium from 27th to 30th July, 10 am to 10 pm, visitors can get up close and personal with Dee to see what the future of BMW holds. As the Managing Director of BMW Group Asia, Lars Nielsen, eloquently puts it, "The future ...

by Sean Loo 28 July 2023

Featured, International, News

BMW Motorrad Presents The New BMW CE 02

With the new BMW CE 02, BMW Motorrad is presenting another e-vehicle for urban conurbations. BMW Motorrad has recently unveiled its latest electric gem, the BMW CE 02. The BMW CE 02 is a game-changer, especially for our young urban adventurers. It's not your run-of-the-mill e-motorbike or e-scooter. Tailored for city life and urban exploration, this nimble machine is all about practicality without compromising on design. The e-bike comes dressed in black – ...

by Joel Tam 26 July 2023

AutoApp News, Local, News, Uncategorized

Audi Q8 e-tron and Q8 e-tron Sportback launched in Singapore.

Sitting at the top of Audi’s SUV and crossover EV food chain are these two refreshed beauties from Ingolstadt; the Q8 e-tron and Q8 e-tron Sportback. Hosting the media to an exclusive drive, intimate interview and high tea, Audi made sure the arrival of these two SUVs was somewhat clear yet subtle, much like the updates made to the cars. The Q8 e-tron, Q8 e-tron Sportback and the previous e-tron line up ...

by Sean Loo 23 July 2023

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BMW i7 xDrive60 – Electrified Elegance

She may be big, and polarising in looks, but the BMW i7 is an absolute barnstormer. It’s a fierce ring fight in the world of ultra-luxury saloons. For the longest time, the Mercedes S-Class has dominated the field, edging out the competition with a constant sleuth of tech and innovation, making the others play catch up. Well, now BMW has rocked up to the table with the new i7, the electric sister ...

by Vivek Max R 20 July 2023

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BYD Atto 3 (100kW) – COE Category-A Friendly Frugality

This is how to go the extra distance with an EV in Singapore. (Updated 20 July 2023) It wouldn't be a stretch to postulate that the Chinese are properly killing it in the electric vehicle (EV) world, and this BYD Atto 3 stands testament to that statement. There's a good reason why, in the first five months of 2023, BYD outsold Tesla in Singapore. Here we have the 100kW version of the Atto ...

by Vivek Max R 13 July 2023

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Citroën e-C4 – Vive La France

Though compact, the e-C4 can surprise with how sweet it is to drive and ride in. Regular readers would know that I have a soft spot for French cars. This came about when back in the 80s, one of my uncles in Malaysia joined Citroën's sales team. From then onwards, I was privy to Citroën brochures up the wazoo from a young age because he knew that I was enthusiastic about ...

by Sheldon Trollope 8 July 2023

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Maxus MIFA 9 is set to change the MPV game in Singapore

The Alphard-sized EV promises premium comfort and features. Electric Vehicles (EVs) now seem to come in all shapes and sizes. However, if you want an EV that seats more than five occupants, your options are pretty much limited to models built on commercial van platforms. Examples include the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300, and the Opel Zafira-e Life. Those accustomed to the car-like drivability of Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) such as the Honda Odyssey or ...

by Vivek Max R 6 July 2023

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Electrified Luxury with the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ AMG Line

Janis Joplin would probably approve of the EQE 350+ with glee from Heaven above I will openly admit to being pretty nonchalant when the opportunity to share a test-drive of the EQE 350+ with Sheldon was presented. Having read and watched multiple reviews of the EQS, I wasn’t exactly thrilled to partake in an EQ-product review. You know that saying about how one should NOT judge a book by its sibling cover? Mmmm hmmm… The ...

by Vivek Max R 30 June 2023

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Hyundai’s Drive to Increase EV Adoption in Singapore

Tailored solutions launched by Hyundai and its partners to encourage more towards EV ownership. In a bid to encourage electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Singapore, Hyundai Motor Company has partnered with Schneider Electric, P.UP, Charge+ and OCBC Bank to provide more holistic solutions to increase geographical and economical access to electric vehicle charging for Hyundai drivers. Explaining the need to make charging solutions more palatable for the Singaporeans, Mr. Andy Kang, VP ...

by Vivek Max R 28 June 2023

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Citroën e-Dispatch – The Van Man Can

Move cargo and make deliveries on electric power with the e-Dispatch. It's not every day that an automotive journalist gets the opportunity to review a commercial vehicle, so when Citroën offered their e-Dispatch for a review drive, I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to play "man in a van" over a weekend. Add to that the fact that the last time I'd driven a van was in 2003, and was ...