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Our EV Vision

Singapore aims to phase out Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles and have all vehicles run on cleaner energy by 2040.

In Singapore, where most of our power is generated from natural gas, we can be more sustainable by switching from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). An EV emits half the amount of CO₂ as compared to a similar vehicle powered by ICE. If all our light vehicles run on electricity, we would reduce carbon emissions by 1.5 to 2 million tonnes, or about 4% of total national emissions.

The Singapore Green Plan 2030 (SGP30) is spearheaded by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of National Development, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, Ministry of Trade and Industry, and Ministry of Transport. The 10-year plan sets out sustainability targets to achieve net-zero emissions as soon as viable and to enhance Singapore's liveability.

Under the Singapore Green Plan 2030, we have a comprehensive EV Roadmap to ramp up our efforts for EV adoption. With the advancement of EV technology, we expect that the cost of buying an EV and ICE vehicle to be similar by the mid-2020s. As the prices of EVs become more attractive, the accessibility of charging infrastructure is vital for encouraging EV adoption. In the EV Roadmap, we have set a target of 60,000 EV charging points by 2030. We will work with the private sectors to achieve 40,000 charging points in public carparks and 20,000 charging points in private premises.

To reduce the carbon footprint of public transport, LTA has committed to having a 100% cleaner energy bus fleet by 2040. Hence, moving forward, we will only purchase cleaner energy buses. In line with this vision, we bought 60 electric buses, which have been progressively deployed since 2020 and will be fully deployed by end 2021. With these 60 electric buses, the CO₂ tailpipe emissions from buses will decrease by approximately 7,840 tons annually. This is equal to the annual CO₂ emissions of 1,700 passenger cars.

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Singapore's Green Plan: New targets to boost electric vehicle take-up, reduce waste and emissions

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In line with Singapore’s vision for all vehicles to run on cleaner energy by 2040, the newly formed National Electric Vehicle Centre (NEVC) spearheads the drive to promote wider EV adoption. This includes accelerating the deployment of a nationwide EV charging infrastructure, building EV regulations and standards, and cultivating a robust EV ecosystem in Singapore. NEVC works closely with relevant Government agencies and industry stakeholders to equip our workforce with new capabilities and anchor new EV-related activities in Singapore. This facilitates the safe and innovative development of new EV-related technologies in Singapore.

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Y4 IP Symposium 2021 Presentation Headings and Rubrics (updated 11 Jul)

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Who you are

You are representatives from the car makers or

You are representatives from the car dealers (new and resale cars) or Automobile Association of Singapore or EV Association of Singapore

Your objectives

To develop and promote EVs in place of ICE models

Probing questions
What strategies would you use to promote EVs to buyers? What information can you provide to buyers to go for EVs over ICE models?

Resources to start you off

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/singapore-clean-energy-oil-gas-shell-keppel-carbon-tax-climate-14102988

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/hyundai-innovation-centre-jurong-electric-vehicle-13271782

Watch the video

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/electric-car-sharing-service-reaches-its-one-millionth-rental

https://blog.seedly.sg/electric-vehicle-ev-singapore-guide/

EV Association of Singapore - https://www.evas.org.sg/

Automobile Association of Singapore - https://www.aas.com.sg/

https://www.singsaver.com.sg/blog/guide-to-buy-an-electric-car-singapore

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Who you are
You are representatives from oil companies based in Singapore

Your objectives

To adopt greener technology for transportation to reduce the use of petrol and diesel

Probing questions
How can you contribute to the national discussion on replacing ICE vehicles with EVs which can have a major impact on the automobile and petroleum industries?

Resources to start you off https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-governments-green-plan-offers-new-jobs-and-economic-growth

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/2020/12/09/the-us-must-get-ahead-of-the-curve-on-electric-vehicles-and-climate-change/?sh=67269c894e72

https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/news-and-insights/speeches/back-to-the-future-electric-vehicles-and-oil-demand.html

https://qz.com/1542499/oil-companies-and-utilities-are-buying-up-all-the-electric-car-charging-startups/

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Who you are

You are representatives from NGOs (e.g., SEC) which are non-government, non-profit organisations leading the drive towards sustainability in Singapore through education and advocacy.

Your objectives

To advocate for carbon neutrality in transportation.

Probing questions

What other data/information can you provide to highlight the severity of the issue concerning the use of ICEs and the environmental sustainability concerns for use of EVs?

What possible solutions would you offer to address the concern?

Resources to start you off

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertzafft/2021/03/23/will-electric-vehicles-pull-us-back-from-the-climate-brink---or-push-us-over-it/?sh=3867f6af670e

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/electric-vehicles-less-pollutive-but-not-the-most-sustainable-mode-of-transport-ong-ye
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/21/musk-calls-hydrogen-fuel-cells-stupid-but-tech-may-threaten-tesla.html

https://news.nus.edu.sg/electric-cars-and-fuel-cells-a-hopeful-outlook-for-a-sustainable-car-lite-singapore/

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mps-concerned-govts-plan-put-all-eggs-electric-vehicle-basket

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Who you are

You are educators or researchers.

Your objectives

To develop education programme in schools and IHLs for EV technology

To reskill existing technicians and engineers

To research on how to make EV technology more affordable and reduce carbon footprint

Probing questions

How can you contribute to promoting the use of electric vehicles?

Resources to start you off

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/experts-laud-ambitious-spore-green-plan-2030-some-urge-more-climate-change-education

https://www.sp.edu.sg/pace/courses/course-type/short-modular/open-for-register/fundamentals-of-electric-vehicle

https://www.sp.edu.sg/pace/courses/course-type/short-modular/open-for-roi/electric-vehicle-101

https://eservices.nyp.edu.sg/alls/course/cseDetails.jsp?id=19170

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/new-centre-to-teach-servicing-of-electric-and-hybrid-cars

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Who you are

You are car owners / drivers.

LTA has approached you to contribute to the discussion on the early adoption of electric vehicles.

Your objective

To examine the concerns of existing car users on the adoption of EVs

To offer suggestions on how to make the transition smoother

Probing questions
What other views can you offer on your concern regarding the early adoption of electric vehicles?

What suggestions can you offer?

Resources to start you off

COE System - https://onemotoring.lta.gov.sg/content/onemotoring/home/buying/upfront-vehicle-costs/certificate-of-entitlement--coe-.html

VES System - https://onemotoring.lta.gov.sg/content/onemotoring/home/buying/upfront-vehicle-costs/emissions-charges.html

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/electric-vehicle-charging-points-hdb-carparks-8-towns-14326528 Watch the video

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/comfortdelgro-engie-tender-electric-vehicle-charging-points-14531852 Watch the video

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/caltex-electric-vehicle-car-fast-charging-sp-chevron-14462708?cid=h3_referral_inarticlelinks_24082018_cna
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/talking-point-fy2122/what-it-means-to-switch-to-an-electric-car-14970286 Watch the video

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Who you are

You are officers from the NEVC under LTA.

Your objective

To phase out Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles and have all vehicles run on cleaner energy by 2040

To engage the different stakeholder groups to examine how best to encourage the EV adoption to achieve the targets of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Vision.

Probing questions
What other data/information can you provide to highlight the severity of the issue of global warming and the importance of reducing carbon emissions?

How can you engage other stakeholders to work towards achieving all vehicles running on cleaner energy by 2040?

Resources to start you off
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/budget-2021-singapore-electric-vehicles-adoption-incentives-14208764

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/singapore-budget-2020-electric-vehicles-ice-ves-hybrid-car-2040-12457240#:~:text=SINGAPORE%3A%20It's%20official.,EVs)%20in%20the%20intervening%20years

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/electric-vehicle-charging-points-hdb-carparks-8-towns-14326528

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/budget-2021-singapore-electric-vehicles-adoption-incentives-14208764

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/comfortdelgro-engie-tender-electric-vehicle-charging-points-14531852

https://dollarsandsense.sg/ev-early-adopter-incentive-eeai-ves-parf-road-tax-much-can-really-save-buy-electric-car-singapore-today/

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To reskill existing technicians and engineers 

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Invest in other sectors. instead of petroleum, they could try investing in electric car charging stations which is the greener alternative.

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Invest in other sectors. instead of petroleum, they could try investing in electric car charging stations which is the greener alternative.

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Objective 1: Developing education programs in schools ihls etc for ev technology

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Objective 1: Developing education programs in schools ihls etc for ev technology

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1. Running engineering programs that are focused on battery technology
2. Create projects that focus on the shift to EVs and its future, as well as enouraging students to find their passion in studying related topics
3. Establishment of a co-curricular activity group, such as a national climate change corp, where students can join and gain different badges for taking part. Emphasize on taking action rather than merely studying or discussion possible solutions
4. Education system could encourage students to find interests in related sectors (eg. researching technology/transport/ engineering) so that it could allow the sector to become more developed in terms of the advancement of green tech in EVs

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Objective 3: To research on how to make EV technology more affordable and reduce carbon footprint

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Objective 3: To research on how to make EV technology more affordable and reduce carbon footprint

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Research on what could reduce the cost price of essential technologies/equipment used to make these EVs

Design all current commercial and domestic new-build projects with the energy transition in mind. That might involve installing the necessary wiring within a building to allow the easier addition of extra charging points. It might also include laying electrification infrastructure in newly created car parking facilities in commercial and retail centres.

However, to achieve this, would have to make use of education and other marketing methods to encourage the use of EVs

Provide grants, rebates, vouchers, income tax credits, sales tax exemptions, make-ready funding to reduce the costs of EVs.

focus projects/courseworks on the relevant topic

promote campaigns and provide extra incentives to investors to enhance funding for R&D besides government funding

Look into development of new technology/improvements on old tech to speed up manufacturing process to reduce costs of production of EVs

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Objective 2:To reskill existing technicians and engineers 

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Objective 2:To reskill existing technicians and engineers 

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1. Tertiary and pre-tertiary institutions can include more courses for reskilling

2. Platforms such as MySkillsFuture can also include more reskilling courses

3. Courses should be specifically designed to encourage the application of sustainable design

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1. Provide grants, rebates, vouchers, income-tax credits, sales tax exemptions, make ready-funding to reduce cost of EVs
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Probing questions
How can you contribute to promoting the use of electric vehicles? 

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Request incentives from the government to help industry adjust to new changes and policies that government 

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Request incentives from the government to help industry adjust to new changes and policies that government 

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- EVs don't solve the issue of pollution as they run on electricity too
- metals in EV car batteries that can contaminate water supply etc, need special disposal but still better than normal cars
- public transport  more efficient

existing legislation/policies/govt initiatives (?)
- vehicle population growth cap incentives to make EVs more attractive
- regulations governing EV charging standards
- blue sg EV
- cease new registrations of diesel cars and taxis from 2025

- increased rebates and less road taxes for Evs

- more charging stations

possible things to look into:
- reducing no. of cars on the road completely
- encouraging use of public transport

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What other data/information can you provide to highlight the severity of the issue of global warming and the importance of reducing carbon emissions?

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What other data/information can you provide to highlight the severity of the issue of global warming and the importance of reducing carbon emissions?

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How can you engage other stakeholders to work towards achieving all vehicles running on cleaner energy by 2040?

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How can you engage other stakeholders to work towards achieving all vehicles running on cleaner energy by 2040?

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1. The automobile industry

1. Phase out internal combustion engine vehicles by 2040 and have all vehicles run on cleaner energy, require all newly registered cars to be cleaner energy models from 2030 -> forces automobile industry to achieve all vehicles running on clean energy

2. Finance action plan

1. Grants scheme which supports green and sustainability linked loans

2. Aids automobile industry in shift from producing ICE to EV cars

3. Also aids in the production of technology for switch

2. The petroleum industry

1. Finance action plan

1. Grants scheme which support green and sustainability linked loans

2. Aids petroleum industry in shift from providing energy for ICE to EV cars

3. Also aids in the production of technology for the switch to cleaner energy

2. Taxes

1. Tax carbon emissions produced by petroleum companies during flaring of gas

2. Encourages petroleum companies to shift towards production of cleaner energy source in order to avoid high taxes

3. Provide a solution of offsetting carbon taxes when companies invest in renewable and cleaner sources of energy (e.g shell)

3. Environmentalists

1. Increase public awareness of our initiatives through the environmentalists already well-established platforms (for education and advocacy)

1. By working together with them, we can promote wider EV adoption through the activities and campaigns run by these NGOs

2. Form an educational syllabus for the promotion of the infrastructure and regulations we are adopting to promote wider EV adoption.

1. Educate the public on the disadvantages of Internal combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles.

2. Educate the public, starting from the younger generation, on the benefits of choosing to use Electric Vehicles

4. Car owners

1. Accelerating the deployment of nationwide EV charging infrastructure - Implement more EV charging points at public car parks and private premises to make it more convenient for car owners to charge their EVs

2. Narrow the cost between EVs and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) cars as much as possible to increase affordability (lower additional registration fee floor from $5000 to $0 for EVs)

3. Double Singapore’s electric charging point target (28,000 to 60,000), ensuring accessibility

4. Vehicle Emission Scheme - Encourage car owners to buy cleaner vehicles by granting rebates or imposing surcharges based on how clean the vehicle’s emissions are

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the feasibility of hydrogen fuel cells compared to lithium ion battery powered cars and traditional gas.

as of now, rechargeable batteries remain as the target that automobile companies are trying to achieve as they try to replace/phase out traditional gas vehicles. However, there is a discussion that vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells is the best alternative but still remains a distant goal as there are many problems with it.

Cons:

hydrogen extraction process is expensive, inefficient and requires fossil fuels

Lack of infrastructure for hydrogen extraction

Requires more investment and research in order to mature the technology

Pros:

Renewable and abundant

Clean source of energy and supports zero-carbon energy

More powerful and energy efficient than fossil fuels

Reduce carbon footprints

Fast charging time

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Social media

Advertisements in MRT stations/bus stops/etc

Target commuters who do not have a vehicle of their own, or people who are more environmentally-conscious (and thus take public transport)

Encourage use for rental EVs - gradually get general public adapted to the EV system, as implemented by companies such as SGBlue

MoT can pair up with such companies to

More emphasis on zero emissions and a green environment

Sponsor Formula 1 to promote to automobile enthusiasts,

Highlight the driving experience and horsepower of EVs in targeted ads

Less road taxes for motorists who use EVs

Incentive of not having to pay money for petrol

Work with government to promote the purchase of EVs with rebates and incentives

Improve ease of COE bidding for EVs specifically, lower costs for EV owners who wish to purchase a COE to drive their EVs

For example, in the UK, Plug-in Car Grant, which is a government grant, rebates the price of EV batteries by $3,700. So, a new Kia e-Niro costs just about $43,200 after the Plug-in Car Grant. Plus, an additional $600 can be saved, in which electric vehicles have no yearly or first-year tax, compared to mid-sized internal combustion engine vehicles

Currently the government has also announced eventual reduction of Additional Registration Fees (AFR) to $0 from Jan 2022 to Dec 2023

Ease concerns regarding charging stations

Companies to install more charging stations around the country, increase accessibility via use of online payment and integrated apps

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Y4 IP Symposium 2021 Presentation Headings and Rubrics (updated 11 Jul)

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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yJttDF6uIc2uu8AYj2x9UDUhrSmgOD7Q_cWjP0dGwWE/edit?usp=sharing

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Grp 3 Y4 IP Symposium 2021 Presentation (updated 11 Jul)

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v6fLL00wgowJAzh4sgypgdy4pwzg0b3p/view?usp=sharing