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Singapore pilots new EV charging technologies in an effort to phase out petrol vehicles by 2040

16 Sept 19:18 Key points summarised by AI

Singapore initiates a regulatory sandbox to pilot advanced EV charging technologies, aiming to accelerate the phase-out of petrol vehicles by 2040.
The country introduces the first Tesla Superchargers in Southeast Asia, enabling full EV charges in just 15 minutes, as part of new technology trials.
The government commits to co-fund half the cost of EV charger installations at condominiums and private apartments (capped at $4,000 per charger) and is establishing standards for new systems like swappable batteries.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.