Announced on October 9, 2024, Hyundai Motor Group and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore have signed a 3-year collaborative research agreement in the field of hydrogen energy and advanced energy system. 
With the aim of achieving carbon neutrality, they will jointly develop alternative energy sources l

On October 9, 2024, Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) held a joint signing ceremony for the establishment of a tripartite research center with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR). 
The Corporate Lab Program is set to conduct resea

Announced on October 7, 2024, ENNOVI, a Singapore-based mobility electrification solutions partner, introduced the ENNOVI-CellConnect-Pouch. 
Designed for the battery manufacturers favoring the pouch cell form factor, the new cell contacting system prioritizes cost-effectiveness with ENNOVI’s FDC technologies, faster

Announced on October 7, 2024, Singapore-based battery manufacturer Durapower Holdings Pte Ltd (Durapower) has teamed up with a leading Australia zero-emission bus manufacturer, ARCC to set up a business venture. 
Both parties aim to pioneer the successful integration of Durapower's leading battery technology with ARC

On September 25, JBM Auto Limited announced that JBM Electric Vehicles Private Limited, a subsidiary of the company, has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary i.e. JBM Electric Vehicles International PTE in Singapore. It has been incorporated to carry on the business in the automotive sector for electric vehicles In

On September 25, 2024, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation announced that it has officially launched the all-electric light-duty eCanter truck in Singapore and has delivered the first unit to a local customer.
In Singapore, the truck is available in 4 variants with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 5-8.55 tons. W

Announced on September 20, 2024, Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the National Environment Agency (NEA) will continue to incentivize the adoption of cleaner energy vehicles from January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, emphasizing on electric vehicles. Most electric car models will enjoy the same level of r

Announced on September 9, 2024, Charge+, Singapore’s largest EV charging operator, has completed Series A funding round with USD 8 million raised. Series A is led by TRIVE Venture Capital with Christopher Quek joining the Charge+ board, as announced earlier in 2023, and with TNB Aura leading the recent Series A2 roun

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) and NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) have received all necessary approvals from relevant authorities and injected capital to officially establish the VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd (VSMC) joint venture.
VSMC will start the construction of 30

On August 31, multiple sources reported that the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Saudi Arabia will start a tour of China and Singapore from September 1 to 8, 2024.
He will meet with senior government officials and leading global companies in the automotive, automation, and technology solution sectors, and

Reported on August 29, 2024, the 9th generation (XV80) Toyota Camry sedan has already made its launch in Singapore, the first time in Southeast Asia. Priced from SGD 246,888 (with COE), it is offered in a sole HEV option, the Elegance variant.
The A25A-FXS 2.5-liter naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine works

On August 27, 2024, SP Mobility announced a new partnership with EV Connection (EVC), the operator of Malaysian EV charging network JomCharge, to connect an extensive charging network across Singapore and Malaysia, aiming to further strengthen the growing cross-border EV ecosystem and encourage more people to embrace

Announced on August 5, 2024, Singapore’s EV charging infrastructure is expanding steadily across public Housing and Development Board (HDB) carparks and private premises. 
According to Land Transport Authority (LTA), to date, there are around 13,800 registered EV charging points in Singapore, set up in about half of

Announced on August 1, 2024, Zeekr, a luxury EV brand from Geely Holding Group, celebrated its arrival in Singapore, starting with the launch of Zeekr X SUV, priced from SGD 199,999 (RWD version) and SGD 214,999 for AWD choice.
Built on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), the Zeekr X is a global premium co

On July 31, Pony.ai announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading multi-modal transport operator ComfortDelGro Corporation to deploy large-scale commercial robotaxi operations.
ComfortDelGro has a global taxi fleet of over 29,000 vehicles. In 2022, it invested CNY 160 million to establish

Announced on July 26, 2024, XPENG Motors has officially enter Singapore with a dynamic pop-up showroom at UOB Plaza 2, of which its visitors will have the opportunity to test drive the XPENG G6, an ultra-smart electric coupe SUV.
The G6 rides on the SEPA2.0 platform with 800V architecture and the most advanced softwa

Announced on July 22, 2024, the Singapore-made Hyundai IONIQ 6 has officially been launched on July 19 with pre-booking and test drives now available. This locally produced electric sedan followed the IONIQ 5 and the IONIQ 5 robotaxi made at Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS).
This sleek, aerody

On July 10, 2024, Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that all new diesel car and taxi registrations will no longer be allowed from January 1, 2025. This supports Singapore’s vision for all vehicles to run on cleaner energy by 2040.
Diesel cars registered before January 1, 2025, can renew their Certi

Announced on June 14, 2024, EV-Electric Charging Pte Ltd (EVe), a subsidiary of Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA), has awarded its first 2 contracts to CDG-ENGIE and Volt Singapore to deploy mainly fast EV charging points (EVCPs) across 20 sites at primarily HDB commercial complexes, as well as other publicl

Effective from June 4, 2024, Toyota Daihatsu Engineering & Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TDEM)’s name will be changed to Toyota Motor Asia Thailand Co., Ltd. (TMA). 
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), on April 8, announced the intention to change TMC and Daihatsu Motor Corporation (DMC) roles and responsibilities for small c