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  Mercedes-Benz EQXX officially proves that it can get over 1,000 km range on a full charge – 8.7 kWh/100 km!

  15 April 2022 / 6 comments

  Mercedes-Benz made headlines when it said the EQXX would be capable of providing over 1,000 km of real world range, despite having a similar battery size as the EQS, which is under 100 kWh. There […]

   

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  Can lithium-ion EV batteries last in the hot Malaysian climate? Absolutely, says local engineer Aid Fawzal

  15 April 2022 / 7 comments

  With electric vehicles becoming more and more popular these days, it’s only natural for people to be curious about the technology and start asking question. One such person is Twitter user Xavier Naxa, who asked […]

   

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  Enhanced Touch ‘n Go Card – new RM10 card with NFC chip being scalped online by resellers for RM19

  15 April 2022 / 20 comments

  The new Touch ‘n Go card with NFC (near field communication) technology will soon be launched, finally allowing users the ability to reload their physical cards directly from the Touch ‘n Go eWallet app. It’s […]

   

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  Acura exits China market after six years, admits defeat

  13 April 2022 / 8 comments

  Honda’s luxury brand Acura has revealed that the sales and production of GAC Acura models will cease in 2023. According to Car News China, the announcement was made in a letter to customers. The report […]

   

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  Toyota bZ4X in Japan – up to 559 km range, on lease only to eliminate battery, maintenance, RV concerns

  13 April 2022 / 0 comments

  Toyota will be launching its first ever mass-market electric vehicle, the bZ4X, in Japan on May 12. As previously reported, customers won’t be able to purchase it outright, because the crossover will only be available […]

   

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  Proton to make high-tech cars, electric vehicles and expand exports with AHTV Tg Malim plans – CEO Dr Li

  13 April 2022 / 14 comments

  Proton CEO Li Chunrong has revealed that the automaker will be developing high-tech cars and new energy vehicles soon, following the launch of the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) at Tanjung Malim. The comment was made […]

   

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  Honda accelerates research into solid-state batteries, hopes to deploy the revolutionary cells after 2025

  12 April 2022 / 0 comments

  Earlier today, Honda revealed an ambitious roadmap to introduce 30 fully electric models globally by 2030, funnelling around 8 trillion yen (RM270 billion, or 62.5% of its budget) to develop these EVs and the accompanying […]

   

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  2022 Honda City Hatch V-Sensing in Malaysia – RM92k

  12 April 2022 / 21 comments

  This is the day many have known would come – Honda Malaysia has finally introduced the City Hatchback V-Sensing. Like its sedan counterpart, it sits between the City V and range-topping City RS, and is […]

   

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  Volkswagen Malaysia focused on going upmarket with affordable premium models – no more entry-level cars

  12 April 2022 / 15 comments

  Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has revealed that it will be focusing on going upmarket, offering premium quality cars at accessible prices. Say goodbye to the Vento and Polo, folks, because the Golf R-Line is […]

   

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  Nissan, NASA team up for game-changing solid-state EV battery – smaller but denser, 15 minutes to charge

  12 April 2022 / 1 comment

  Nissan has teamed up with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to develop the next big breakthrough in energy storage technology for electric vehicles – solid-state batteries. According to CBS News, solid-state batteries will […]

   

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  2022 Mazda MX-30 EV scores top ratings in crash test

  11 April 2022 / 2 comments

  Mazda’s first ever mass production electric vehicle, the MX-30, has just scored top marks in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP). It achieved full marks in the frontal and […]

   

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  Toyota Innova EV Concept will not enter production – created to gauge market response; platform issues

  11 April 2022 / 8 comments

  A little over a week ago, Toyota surprised us with the unveiling of the Kijang Innova EV Concept at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) in Jakarta. It’s an interesting prospect, but don’t hold your […]

   

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  BMW Group to use sustainably produced aluminium wheels from 2024 – cuts up to 500,000 tonnes of CO2

  11 April 2022 / 2 comments

  In addition to electrifying its entire model line-up, the BMW Group has announced that it will be procuring cast aluminium wheels that are 100% made using renewable energy. This is set to begin in 2024. […]

   

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  ALR takeover to keep concession extension minimum

  11 April 2022 / 9 comments

  Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat’s proposal to acquire four highway concessionaires in the Klang Valley will see the concession period get extended slightly, but at no increase in cost to the public. According to a new report […]

   

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  Malaysia welcomes high-value EV investments – Wee

  11 April 2022 / 6 comments

  The Malaysian government is welcoming high-value investments to develop the electric vehicles (EV) industry in the country and region, transport minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said. According to The Star, Wee said the […]

   

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