Singapore is testing out several electric vehicle (EV) prototypes and technologies.The inter-agency Electric Vehicle Taskforce announced the launch of the electric vehicle test-bed on Saturday.
The taskforce is led by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA).The aim of the test-bed is to test and gauge different EV prototypes and charging technologies, given Singapore’s urbanised environment and road conditions, before deciding whether to roll it out for mass use.
The test-bed will focus on gathering data and insights to guide the planning for future deployment of EVs.Explained LTA’s chief executive Chew Hock Yong: “One example would be how the battery fares in the local environment. We’ll be collecting data at the charging points. So, things like how often the cars are charged and how much electricity they use up….will allow us to determine how efficient the car is in a local environment.”
The taskforce is led by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA).The aim of the test-bed is to test and gauge different EV prototypes and charging technologies, given Singapore’s urbanised environment and road conditions, before deciding whether to roll it out for mass use.
The test-bed will focus on gathering data and insights to guide the planning for future deployment of EVs.Explained LTA’s chief executive Chew Hock Yong: “One example would be how the battery fares in the local environment. We’ll be collecting data at the charging points. So, things like how often the cars are charged and how much electricity they use up….will allow us to determine how efficient the car is in a local environment.”
The data will also help determine the optimal ratio of charging stations to vehicles.The charging stations have been designed to automatically collect data on the charging patterns of EV test-bed participants.
The first batch of participants will include the LTA, Ministry of Manpower, Mitsubishi Corporation and Senoko Energy.For a start, the test-bed will be at three outdoor and two indoor charging stations and involve five Mitsubishi i-MiEVs and four smart electric drive Daimler vehicles.
EMA’s chief executive Chee Hong Tat said that Singapore is an ideal location for the test-bed.“One advantage that we have is that we are a small compact urbanised environment, which makes it in a way, convenient. Your travelling distances are not too long. It’s not difficult for you to set up charging stations around the island.”
The first batch of participants will include the LTA, Ministry of Manpower, Mitsubishi Corporation and Senoko Energy.For a start, the test-bed will be at three outdoor and two indoor charging stations and involve five Mitsubishi i-MiEVs and four smart electric drive Daimler vehicles.
EMA’s chief executive Chee Hong Tat said that Singapore is an ideal location for the test-bed.“One advantage that we have is that we are a small compact urbanised environment, which makes it in a way, convenient. Your travelling distances are not too long. It’s not difficult for you to set up charging stations around the island.”
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