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Trump says US will impose new tariffs on branded drugs, heavy trucks and kitchen cabinets

A battery charge and swap station and EV490 prime mover truck, both from China manufacturer Sany, launched on Aug 1, 2025 in Singapore.
Singapore

China truck distributor EcoSwift leads Singapore’s second battery-swop test for heavy EVs

From left to right: Mercedes-Benz eVito, eCitan and eSprinter, in front of the Mercedes-Benz Centre at Alexandra in Singapore.
Singapore

Mercedes-Benz revamps commercial EV lineup in Singapore

A Volvo FL Electric, a heavy duty commercial truck.
Singapore

Singapore’s electric heavy vehicle incentives will kick-start adoption, but not that soon: industry players

Heavy Vehicle Zero Emissions Scheme is for registrations of electric heavy vehicles with a maximum laden weight of more than 3,500 kilogrammes.
Singapore
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Singapore offers S$40,000 incentive for electric heavy vehicles; co-funds up to S$30,000 for chargers

Farizon Supervan launches in Singapore on Feb 18 2025 by distributor Hong Seh Motors.
Singapore

China’s electric Farizon SuperVan makes Apac debut in Singapore

A lorry emitting clouds of white smoke on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) on 8 February 2012.
Singapore

Dealers welcome extension of scheme for cleaner commercial vehicles, but bemoan lack of coverage for heavy vehicles 

The surcharge for vehicles in Band C, that are mostly diesel vehicles, will be raised from the current S$15,000 to S$20,000. 
Transport & Logistics

Penalties for pollutive light commercial vehicles to increase; incentives for cleaner ones continue

ZO Motors ZM6 electric medium-duty truck
Singapore

Japanese electric-truck maker Zo Motors to debut at Singapore Motorshow 

More than 40 per cent of new light goods vehicles registered in Singapore are now electric.
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TransportBT: Singapore’s EV revolution - emissions, loopholes, and commercial vehicles

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