Irony Alert: Saudi Arabia Plans To Create Its Own Electric Car
Yes, electric cars represent a minimally invasive lifestyle change for an environmentally friendly future, they are taking up the bulk of most manufacturer’s R&D budgets, and giving start-ups a chance at the big time. But has it really gotten to the point that an oil-rich country like Saudi Arabia, which is mainly known for exotic and luxury […]
Thailand to go full EV by 2035, but what does it mean for us?
Thailand, one of the major automotive hubs in Southeast Asia, made a huge announcement. It seems the Detroit of Asia will stop selling gas- and diesel-powered cars in the not-so-distant future. By 2035, Thailand aims to sell only zero-emissions vehicles, seeking to transform itself as a hub for making electric cars.
Supporting policies to develop electric cars needed: official
Vice Chairman of the National Traffic Safety Committee Khuat Viet Hung talks about proposals to the Government to promote green and environmentally friendly traffic in Vietnam. Electric cars are a current trend around the world. What do you think? It is an irreversible trend. Electric cars are a choice for the present and the future. […]
Shell to trial first hydrogen fuel cells for ships in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Shell is working with several partners to trial the use of hydrogen fuel cells for ships in a first-of-its-kind study for the energy firm and in Singapore. The success of the trial will “help pave the way for cleaner, hydrogen-powered shipping”, said Shell in a press release, adding that hydrogen with fuel cells may […]
VPI, PVOIL partner in research on electric-vehicle battery, charging station
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) and the PetroVietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL) have agreed to collaborate in the research on electric vehicle (EV)’s battery and charging station. Under the reached agreement, VPI is to assess the impact of energy transition tendency on Vietnam’s petroleum market, identify challenges and chances under the transition and […]
Singapore’s green electricity retailer iSwitch Energy to enter EV charging market
ISWITCH Energy has signed an agreement with Finnish technology company, PlugIT, to acquire up to 12 of the latter’s existing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Singapore. Under the terms of the deal, the green electricity retailer will also offer EV charger installation services to its existing portfolio of over 50 management corporation strata titles, […]
Shell launches first public EV charging station in Indonesia – 50 kW charging facility in North Jakarta
Shell Indonesia has launched its first Shell Recharge public electric vehicle charging station in the country, The Jakarta Post reported. This makes Shell the third oil and gas company to introduce electric vehicle charging facilities in Indonesia, following Pertamina in December 2018 and PT Medco Energi International in Februrary this year, according to the news […]
British Embassy Bangkok showcases British EV and smart city solutions ahead of COP26
Like many other nations internationally, Thailand is facing widespread air pollution and traffic congestion. As a consequence, conversations centred on climate change and urban development have continued to gain momentum in recent years, which reflect the growing significance of climate change issues being brought up at a global stage. Every year, global leaders meet for […]
