How a vehicle emissions regulation has backfired in Singapore: TransportBT

Electric vehicles have come a long way since they first burst onto the scene a decade ago. These days, we’re also seeing not just cars, but also electric vans, lorries, even garbage trucks hitting the roads. But Singapore’s electrification journey is hitting some surprising speed bumps. In this episode of TransportBT, host Derryn Wong sits down with Edward Tan, executive director of the Hong Seh Group, to uncover the loopholes in Singapore’s EV policies, and how they might have unintentionally hurt the movement. Highlights: 03:52 Impact of Commercial Vehicle Emission Scheme (CVES) 06:15 Loopholes in the CVES policy 09:39 Falling commercial electrification rates 11:30 How technology is outpacing policy 14:41 Future of electric vehicles in Singapore --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong ([email protected]) With Edward Tan, executive director, Hong Seh Group Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Derryn Wong & Emily Liu Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.