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Singapore Studies Special Licence Plates for EVs to Aid Fire Safety Response
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Singapore Studies Special Licence Plates for EVs to Aid Fire Safety Response

MHA and MOT are studying differentiated licence plates for electric vehicles to help SCDF first responders and the public identify EVs during fire incidents.

Sarah Chen
2 March 2026· 3 min
Singapore's EV Fever Cools as Practical Concerns Gain Traction
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Singapore's EV Fever Cools as Practical Concerns Gain Traction

A new EY-Parthenon report reveals consumer interest in EVs in Singapore has dropped from 73% to 58%, as practical concerns over charging reliability take centre stage.

Sarah Chen
2 March 2026· 3 min
BYD Sales Hit a Speed Bump in February Amid Holiday Slowdown
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BYD Sales Hit a Speed Bump in February Amid Holiday Slowdown

BYD reported a sharp 41.1% year-on-year decline in vehicle sales for February 2026, marking the company's sixth consecutive month of declining sales.

Sarah Chen
2 March 2026· 2 min
Made in ASEAN: Chinese EV Giants Build Regional Production Hubs
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Made in ASEAN: Chinese EV Giants Build Regional Production Hubs

Driven by a hyper-competitive domestic market, Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD and Chery are aggressively establishing factories across Southeast Asia, reshaping the region's automotive landscape.

Sarah Chen
2 March 2026· 3 min
Singapore Parliament House at dusk
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Singapore Budget 2026: PARF Rebate Cut Tilts the Scales Further Towards EVs

The government has significantly altered the PARF rebate system, making the financial incentive to scrap a car before its 10-year lifespan greatly reduced and indirectly giving electric vehicles a stronger value proposition.

Sarah Chen
2 March 2026· 3 min
All Bus Captains to Undergo Mandatory EV Training as Singapore Accelerates Electric Fleet Rollout
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All Bus Captains to Undergo Mandatory EV Training as Singapore Accelerates Electric Fleet Rollout

Singapore's bus captains will be required to complete a new mandatory 21-hour EV training course, developed by the Singapore Bus Academy and NTUC LearningHub, as the country targets 50% electric buses by 2030.

Sarah Chen
2 March 2026· 3 min
Tesla Owners Can Breathe Easy as LTA Signs Off on OBU Battery Safety
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Tesla Owners Can Breathe Easy as LTA Signs Off on OBU Battery Safety

The LTA has confirmed that external battery packs for Tesla OBUs meet international safety standards, easing concerns raised by the Tesla Owners Club Singapore ahead of the January 2027 ERP 2.0 deadline.

Sarah Chen
2 March 2026· 3 min
Singapore Names EON: Southeast Asia's First Fully Electric, Hydrogen-Ready Harbour Tug
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Singapore Names EON: Southeast Asia's First Fully Electric, Hydrogen-Ready Harbour Tug

Singapore has officially named EON, Southeast Asia's first fully electric and hydrogen-ready harbour tug, developed by Kuok Maritime Group with MPA's MINT Fund support.

Sarah Chen
2 March 2026· 3 min
BYD Dominates January 2026 Car Sales as Singapore's EV Charging Network Hits 28,000 Points
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BYD Dominates January 2026 Car Sales as Singapore's EV Charging Network Hits 28,000 Points

BYD captured 28.2% of all new car registrations in January 2026, while Singapore's EV charging network expanded to approximately 28,000 points islandwide.

Sarah Chen
2 March 2026· 3 min

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