Singapore to stop registration of new diesel cars and taxis from Jan 1, 2025
SINGAPORE – New diesel cars and taxis will no longer be registered in Singapore starting from Jan 1, 2025, as part of a push by the Government to have all vehicles on the streets running on cleaner energy by 2040.
Malaysia encourages use of EVs
The Malaysian government has included the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in its National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) towards the goal of EVs accounting for 15% of all vehicles sold by the year 2030, rising to 80% by 2050.
EV insurance in the driver’s seat
Electric vehicle insurance has emerged as a crucial factor that could shape the future of Thailand’s burgeoning EV industry.
Philippines Poised for AI Boom with Eco-Friendly Data Centers
Converge ICT Solutions Inc has joined forces with Supermicro, a US tech giant, to usher in a new era of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Philippines. This collaboration focuses on building the country’s first AI-powered data centers, prioritizing both cutting-edge technology and environmental sustainability.
Do more to encourage usage of energy-efficient appliances
More allocation should be given to support the rebate programme encouraging usage of energy-efficient appliances, says a consumer group.
Gentari Partners With Zurich Malaysia to Promote Green Mobility and Renewable Energy Adoption
Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with insurance and takaful operator Zurich Malaysia.
Thailand to Offer Incentives for Used EV Battery Refurbishment
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has recently announced new incentives aimed at refurbishing used electric vehicle (EV) batteries. According to the BOI, this initiative is part of the country’s strategy to expand EV manufacturing under its targeted S-curve industries.
Sarawak Metro ready to lead hydrogen-powered transit with KUTS project
Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro), backed by nearly five years experience in operating Southeast Asia’s first hydrogen bus passenger service, is fully prepared to operate and maintain the Kuching Urban Transportation System’s (KUTS) future fleet of green hydrogen-powered autonomous rapid transit (ART) vehicles and feeder buses.
