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Electric and hybrid vehicles

Cat A hits record $129,000 as COE prices rise across the board

Category A COEs are meant for smaller, less powerful cars and EVs.
Category A COEs are meant for smaller, less powerful cars and EVs.

Malaysia govt refining EV incentives, working with utility company to boost fast-charging stations

The Malaysian government is also developing targeted incentives for charging point operators to encourage further investment in charging infrastructure.
The Malaysian government is also developing targeted incentives for charging point operators to encourage further investment in charging infrastructure.

EVs generally cost less to maintain than petrol cars

EVs like the Tesla Model Y do not require engine oil change.
EVs like the Tesla Model Y do not require engine oil change.

As EVs move up a gear in S’pore, what happens after the sale?

HEV, BEV, PHEV and EREV: Unpacking electric vehicle acronyms

The Chevrolet Volt was among the first plug-in hybrid models around.
The Chevrolet Volt was among the first plug-in hybrid models around.

Torque Shop

Simulated gear shifts in EVs provide zero performance advantage over regular driving mode

Hot EVs like the Hyundai Ioniq 5N use simulated gear changes to capture the driving thrills of combustion engine cars.
Hot EVs like the Hyundai Ioniq 5N use simulated gear changes to capture the driving thrills of combustion engine cars.

Fast Lane

Compact electric SUV Nevo Q05 arrives in August

The Nevo Q05 will be in Singapore in August.
The Nevo Q05 will be in Singapore in August.

Car review

Deepal S05 is high on practicality, low on polish

The Deepal S05’s chic and simple styling proves effective.
The Deepal S05’s chic and simple styling proves effective.

Tesla sales jump 25% in second quarter, but shares have worst day in a year

Although Tesla’s latest showing was the best it’s posted in the second quarter of any year, deliveries still fell short of China’s BYD, which retook the global lead.
Although Tesla’s latest showing was the best it’s posted in the second quarter of any year, deliveries still fell short of China’s BYD, which retook the global lead.

Over 1,000 ChargEco EV charging points handed over to SP Mobility after completion of deal

During the transition, users can continue to access ChargEco’s charging points through their existing app.
During the transition, users can continue to access ChargEco’s charging points through their existing app.

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