ABSTRACT

Automotive technology, transportation-related infrastructure, and liquid transport fuels are experiencing the largest transformation since the development of the internal combustion engine. Singapore, as a clean-tech hub and garden city, is well positioned for this change in transportation and the move towards sustainable mobility. Singapore's limited geography naturally encourages the use of Electric Vehicles (EVs), as their limitations with regard to range and speed are less of an issue. As Singapore aims to increase its population to about six million over the next two decades, traffic-related problems such as congestion and health issues due to poor air quality are likely to worsen as a result. Zeco, an Eonlux project, resulted in the Singapore- based Zero Emissions Company which provides solutions for sustainable mobility. It is dedicated to changing the mindset of consumers towards sustainable mobility by providing the necessary infrastructure and vehicles.

INTRODUCTION: THE GREEN LEAP FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR

Automotive technology, transportation-related infrastructure, and liquid transport fuels are experiencing the largest transformation since the development of the internal combustion engine in the late nineteenth century.

Singapore, as a clean-tech hub and garden city, is well positioned for this change in transportation and move towards sustainable mobility. Singapore has a unique opportunity to serve as a global example of sustainable transportation. Due to the limited land area of Singapore, long-distance travel is not feasible. Overpowered vehicles such as sports cars and SUVs cannot be suitably utilized in Singapore. Singapore's geography naturally encourages the use of Electric Vehicles (EVs), as their limitations in regards to range and speed are less of an issue.

Densely populated Singapore has strong incentives to reduce congestion, pollution, and high vehicle numbers. This is mainly done through the Certificate of Entitlement, Additional Registration Fee (ARF) and Electronic Road Pricing systems. As Singapore aims to increase its human population to about six million over the next two decades, traffic-related problems such as congestion and health issues due to poor air quality are likely to worsen as a result.