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.
SG boosts EV adoption with incentives and infrastructure expansion
The government is ramping up efforts to drive electric vehicle (EV) adoption with robust financial incentives and infrastructure expansions, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.
Indonesia Targets Production of 600,000 EV Units by 2030
Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan targets electric vehicle, or EV, production in Indonesia to reach 600,000 units by 2030. Luhut said this could reduce emissions by up to 160,000 tons of CO2 per year.
Indonesia launches first EV battery plant
JAKARTA – Indonesia launched its first electric vehicle battery plant on Wednesday, President Joko Widodo said, as Southeast Asian countries move to gain a foothold in the emerging industry.
EV registrations increase 31% while fuel-based encounters 17% decrease in the first 5 months
A local family’s year-long research journey exemplifies the growing appeal of electric vehicles (EVs). While positive experiences from friends using EVs and the lure of lower fuel costs were factors, a recent promotional offer from the car company ultimately sealed the deal.
EPS and Yinson GreenTech complete Singapore’s first fully electric cargo delivery
Singapore’s shipping player Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) and compatriot green technology company Yinson GreenTech (YGT) have completed the first cargo and crew deliveries made with a fully electric vessel in Singapore.
