While we saw an updated MINI Electric Resolute Edition launched for the 2022 model year here in Malaysia during MAS2023 this week, BMW Group is already on the last leg of preparing for the launch of the next generation of its iconic hatchback model, which will include an electric version from the very start. Here are some first official tech specs of the new MINI Electric. Unlike the current gen which only has an SE (E version of the S), the new MINI Cooper Electric goes more mainstream with both an E and an SE model. The MINI Cooper E will have a 180 horsepower electric motor powered by a

Property developer Sunsuria has announced that it has inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China-based IAT Automobile to set up an operation base in Malaysia for the development of electric vehicles (EVs). In a filing with Bursa, the company said both parties have agreed to undertake research and development (R&D) in the area of EVs and related products, and to create and manufacture Malaysia’s own brand of EVs. This will be accomplished through a joint venture company, Sunsuria IAT, of which 51% is owned by Sunsuria and the remaining 49% by IAT. The partnership also plans to

“We are thrilled that MINIfest 2023 was able to once again bring together MINIacs from all walks of life to celebrate the unique essence of the MINI brand. The theme of Big Love, Big Fun truly embodies this event as well as what MINI stands for – a vibrant community of passionate individuals who share the same adventurous spirit,” said Linnet Yew, head of MINI Malaysia. The British car brand is also known for its links with the creative industry, and at MINIfest, attendees had the opportunity to witness live the creation of mural art while also getting a sneak preview of the artist that will

Right, it’s Wednesday, which means it’s time again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of August 10 to 16. The price of RON 97 petrol remains unchanged for the coming week, which means the premium grade of petrol continues on at the RM3.37 per litre it was at last week. Likewise, RON 95 petrol, which remains at its ceiling price of RM2.05 per litre, as set by the Malaysian government in February 2021. Likewise, that for diesel, with Euro 5 B10 and B20 blends continuing at RM2.15 per litre and Euro 5 B7

Rolling stock for the Higer Ace E1 electric van is a set of 16-inch alloy wheels shod in tyres measuring 215/75, while interior equipment includes an Android eight-inch LCD screen with DVD player, a reversing camera and more. Distributed by Go Auto subsidiary GVT, the Higer Ace E1 electric van is sold with a five-year, 150,000 km manufacturer’s warranty, along with a five-year, 200,000 km battery warranty. GVT revealed that vans from Higer as well as another Chinese commercial vehicle brand under its distribution network, Yutong has already been supplying vehicles to government agencies in

Di mana laluan perkhidmatan bas itu akan meliputi Bas LRT 11 dari LRT Masjid Jamek-LRT Bandaraya-LRT PWTC-LRT Titiwangsa-LRT Sentul-LRT Sentul Timur. Manakala Bas Ekspres LRT 13 pula dari LRT Masjid Jamek-LRT Sentul-LRT Sentul Timur dan Bas Ekspres LRT 14 dari LRT Masjid Jamek-LRT Titiwangsa. “Perkhidmatan bas LRT 11, 13 dan 14 ini akan beroperasi dengan 40 bas dan kekerapan antara 10 hingga 15 minit pada waktu puncak bergantung kepada keadaan trafik semasa,” katanya. Tambahnya, mulai 2 April ini juga, perkhidmatan bas LRT 9 (LRT Hang Tuah-LRT Bandaraya) dan bas LRT 10 (LRT Masjid Jamek-LRT

In a radial unit, the flux (number of electric or magnetic field lines passing through a surface) path is much longer than an axial one because it goes from one rotor pole to the first tooth in stator, then through the stator to the second tooth until it reaches another rotor pole again. An axial unit has a shorter and more direct flux path, as it goes directly from one to another pole through the air gap (an actual physical gap in an electric motor that separates the moving rotor and the stator core), ensuring the magnetic field remains strong with the shorter pathing. To get the best

Another Chinese EV maker investing in Thailand is BYD, which is putting up 17.9 billion baht (around RM2.4 billion) for a new facility in Rayong, which is expected to roll out 150,000 cars annually from 2024 for domestic and export markets. In May this year, China’s Hozon New Energy Automobile and Bangchan General Assembly inked an agreement that will see production of the Neta V commence in Thailand beginning next year. According to the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), further deals are in the pipeline, with Changan Automobile set to invest 9.8 billion baht (around RM1.3 billion) to set

Carmelo Ferlito of the Center for Market Education agreed, saying that abolishing the AP scheme would create better competition and benefit consumers. “Removing APs will not (only) allow consumers to have access to more products at a more affordable price, but it will also create a competitive push for local producers, forcing them to improve on price and technology,” he said. He noted that the government’s move to grant Tesla the exemption was undoubtedly aimed at furthering the country’s electrification efforts, but asked if it could have perhaps been done differently. “This is not wrong

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