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Sweden ‘Charges’ Ahead With Permanent Electric Road For On-The-Go EV Charging

As more car makers join the EV bandwagon, charging has become a bigger challenge. While some government agencies and private sectors continue to invest in charging stations, there are companies that are coming up with innovative ideas to solve the charging problem.

Take Sweden for example, it is currently leading the way with roadways that are able to charge a car as it moves over a certain stretch of road.

Sweden has already tested four temporary electric roadways. But a 21-kilometre road will be the world’s first permanent electric road that charges EV’s on-the-go.

The electric road system (ERS), which is currently in the procurement and final planning stages, is scheduled to be finished and open to the public by 2025.

How does the system work?

The Swedish government’s transport agency, Trafikverket, is considering – and has already tested – options like overhead power lines, ground-level electric rails, or road-embedded inductive coils.

Power is supplied from overhead wires to cars through a pantograph in the case of overhead conductive charging, much like how trams work. For accessing electric wires, heavy-duty vehicles are the greatest options for this strategy.

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GWM Malaysia Launches First 4S Centre in USJ Subang

Strengthening and cementing its commitment to its Malaysian customers, GWM Malaysia has launched its first 4S centre in USJ Subang.

Operated by Superhub Auto, this new facility represents a significant advancement for Great Wall Motor in growing its dealer network in Malaysia. And it is the first of 15 dealerships to be launched this year together with facilities in Sabah and Sarawak as well.

The official opening of the new Superhub 4S flagship store, which includes sales, service, spare parts, and body & paint facilities, was officiated by Mike Cui, Managing Director of GWM Malaysia as well as Directors from Superhub Auto.

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Tesla Cancels Right-Hand Drive For Model S And X Sales

According to reports out of the US, Tesla has confirmed that it will be cancelling right-hand drive versions of its Model S and Model X. This affects countries all right-hand drive countries where Tesla has an official presence.

The EV manufacturer has announced to consumers that right-hand drive vehicles “will not be available for the foreseeable future” and has considerably delayed the launch of its revised Model S and Model X vehicles in the UK.

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Long Wheelbase Mercedes-Benz E-Class Set For China – Malaysia A Possibility?

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class with the “L” title, which leaked in a batch of images before its upcoming unveiling, is the latest to join the club of long-wheelbase executive sedans with plenty of rear legroom.

Now we all know China is a big enough market to command its own versions of existing models. Some may be too far fetched and some are improvements. The new Mercedes-Benz we see in these images though is an extended version of the current E-Class, which made its global debut last month. Aside from the badging, the front and rear ends are the same as the ordinary model.

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power Launched In Singapore for RM850,000, Malaysia Next?

The Nissan X-Trail e-Power SUV, which was introduced at the Singapore Motorshow in 2023, is now available for sale in Singapore. The new X-Trail offers cutting-edge technologies, powerful performance, and a more sumptuous interior setting.

The seven-seater SUV has Nissan’s e-Power electrified drivetrain and e-4orce all-wheel drive system for the first time, and it retails for S$254,800 (RM856,711) inclusive of COE.

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Toyota To Provide Low Carbon Transport Solutions For Malaysians Soon!

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has unveiled the second phase of its multi-pathway approach to help Malaysia achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

As part of Toyota’s Beyond Zero plan, the company has registered sample units of the Toyota bZ4X for review by a technical team as well as stakeholders in the government and commercial sector striving to realise low-carbon personal transport solutions for Malaysia.