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Ev Dynamics’s First Pure Electric Fully Accessible Public Minibus Will Soon Commence Service in Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, Sep 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Ev Dynamics (Holdings) Limited (the "Company", Stock Code: 476, together with its subsidiaries, collectively "Ev Dynamics" or the "Group"), a provider of new energy vehicles and integrated technology solutions, has announced that the pure electric minibus developed and produced by the Group has completed the Public Light Bus Type Approval by the Transport Department. The electric minibus will immediately be tested on a green minibus ("GMB") route and is expected to commence service at the end of this year or early next year. The vehicle is the first pure electric fully accessible public minibus in Hong Kong, marking a new era of eco-friendly and socially inclusive public transportation led by Ev Dynamics.(From L to R), Mr. John Ma, COO, Ev Dynamics; Mr. Ma Kiu Sang, Koon Wing Motors; Leg Cllr Gary Zhang; Ms. Chan Hoi Ying, ED, Ev Dynamics; Mr. Patrick Wong, Asst Comr, Transport Dept; Mr. Owin Fung, Dep Dir of Env Prot Dept; Mr. Cheung Ngan, Chairman, Ev Dynamics; Mr. Li Pak Kee, GM, Vantage Billion Devt; Ms. Chan Yuen-han, Hon Adv, HKFTU; Leg Cllr Frankie Yick, and Mr. Lam Tin Fu, Sec Gen, MTWGU cut the ribbon for Hong Ko...

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MHI: Successful Demonstration Test of World’s First Fully Autonomous Ship Navigation Systems on Coastal Ferry in Northern Kyushu

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TOKYO, Jan 18, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Nippon Foundation, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, and Shin Nihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd., (Osaka, Japan; Yasuo Iritani, Chairman) have successfully completed a demonstration test of the world's first fully autonomous ship navigation systems on a large car ferry, conducted on the Iyonada Sea from Shinmoji, Kitakyushuu City, on January 17.This demonstration was part of MEGURI 2040, a project promoting the development of fully autonomous vessels supported by The Nippon Foundation. This test demonstrated the world's first fully autonomous navigation system, on a 222-meter ferry, with autonomous port berthing and unberthing using turning and reversing movements and high-speed navigation of up to 26 knots. Other new technologies included in the advanced fully autonomous operation system include sensors to detect other ships using infrared cameras, a remote engine monitoring system, and a sophisticated cyber security system. These advances in fully autonomous ship navigation are seen as a significant step toward safer and more efficient coastal shipping.Research and development of full...

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askST: Will I lose fully vaccinated status if I don’t get third Sinovac or Sinopharm dose by Dec 31?

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SINGAPORE - Those who have taken their second dose of the Sinovac or Sinopharm vaccine on or before Aug 31 have to get their third dose by Dec 31 if they want to maintain their fully vaccinated status from Jan 1. The Ministry of Health (MOH) said last Thursday (Dec 2) that it has sent SMS reminders to about 70,000 people who are due for their third jab. Unsure about what will happen to your vaccination status if you do not get your third shot by Dec 31? The Straits Times answers your questions. Q: I've had two doses of Sinovac or Sinopharm vaccine. When am I due for my third dose? A: You are eligible for your third dose at least three months after the second dose. Q: Will I lose my fully vaccinated status if I don't get my third dose by Dec 31? A: Those who have taken two doses of either the Sinovac or Sinopharm vaccine will be regarded as fully vaccinated for four months after the second dose, or Dec 31, whichever is later. MOH is reminding those who have taken their second dose at least three months ago to get their third jab before their fully vaccinated status loses validity. If you took your second dose on Nov 1, for example, you will be regarded as fully vaccinated until Feb ...

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Younger, fully vaccinated Covid-19 patients should recover at home amid strained hospitals: Ong Ye Kung

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SINGAPORE - While the overall intensive care unit (ICU) capacity is holding up, Singapore healthcare system's Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments, as well as general wards, are "coming under pressure", Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Sunday (Sept 19). "Our hospitals and healthcare workers cannot be overburdened. At this point, this is MOH's biggest challenge and we are doing our best to solve this," Mr Ong said in a Facebook post, adding that this is why younger, fully vaccinated people are being encouraged to recover at home. His comments come a day after the Ministry of Health (MOH) said some public hospitals here have been experiencing a surge in patients who have rushed to their A&E departments with mild respiratory infection symptoms. Although MOH did not specify which hospitals it was referring to, public hospitals had put up announcements last week alluding to the situation. Last Tuesday, Singapore General Hospital put up a Facebook post saying it was seeing a high number of patients at its emergency department, and said priority would be given to the critically ill. "If your condition is not critical, please seek medical attention at a general practitioner (GP) or ...

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Green vehicles add power to the fight against climate change

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Nearly a million vehicles ply Singapore’s roads today, releasing around 6.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2)-equivalent each year, over a tenth of the city-state’s total emissions. Less than 0.5 per cent of these are electric vehicles (EVs). But momentum is building for a green transport revolution. By 2040, Singapore aims to have driven all vehicles running on fossil fuels through an internal combustion engine (ICEs) off the road. Given the 10-year certificates of entitlement, this means from 2030, all new cars will have to run on cleaner energy. They will have to be either electric, hybrid or hydrogen fuel cell ones. And diesel cars and taxis — which emit the, even more, pollutive PM2.5 — will not be sold from 2025. Singapore is clearly pushing hard to boost the use of electric vehicles. Last year, it had a target to have 28,000 EV charging points around the island by 2030, which doubled to 60,000 earlier this year. What is driving the shift? Singapore is not alone in its drive to push EV adoption, but it has lagged behind other global cities over the past decade. Norway’s Oslo, for example, went from 75 per cent of new private vehicle sales being diesel in 2010 to 75 per c...

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US firms mull over compulsory Covid-19 jabs for staff

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BLOOMBERG - Mondelez International, the maker of Ritz Crackers and Trident gum, wants to start welcoming workers back to office this summer, though with a caveat - they must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. It is a thorny issue for many companies as some workers are hesitant about getting the shots, and Mondelez has not finalised its plan. Yet, for chief executive Dirk Van De Put, vaccines are a way to ensure safety while restoring workplace culture and camaraderie. "We want to create an environment where you feel comfortable and it's like it used to be at the office," he said. "We can do that only if everybody's vaccinated." Vaccines loom large as US companies dial up plans to bring more workers back to the office and cities ease Covid-19 restrictions, with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio vowing a full reopening of the nation's largest metropolis by July 1. The New York Stock Exchange has begun opening further for traders who can prove they are fully vaccinated, and Goldman Sachs Group has formulated a plan to get US employees to return to the office next month, now that shots are widely available. Some employers are pulling out all the stops for their workers to get vacci...

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Some businesses in S’pore going fully cashless during Covid-19 to speed up transactions

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SINGAPORE - When engineer Japheth Ang visited sports retailer Decathlon at City Square Mall last week, he was happy to see it had gone fully cashless. Unlike most retail outlets which have cashiers, Decathlon has switched to cashless, self-checkout kiosks for all its 12 branches. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.