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  • Mini EV X2 for RM13.8k might be a scam, police warns

    Mini EV X2 for RM13.8k might be a scam, police warns

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    At times, things just look a little too fantastic to be true. The authorities through its Cyber Crime Alert Royal Malaysia Police Facebook page has stated that the Mini EV X2 that recently went viral on societal websites could prove to be a scam. At first glance, the electric city car appears promising, both in…

  • Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, May 3-10

    Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, May 3-10

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    Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna runs through May 26 under their big top tent in front of the USS Iowa on the waterfront in San Pedro. (Photo by Scott Varley/Daily Breeze/SCNG) There’s always something fascinating to perform in the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area. Here’s a sampling of entertainments this week and also…

  • Local EV road tax to finally switch to kW-based rate?

    Local EV road tax to finally switch to kW-based rate?

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    It’s looking quite likely that owners of full-electric vehicles will be paying more for their vehicle’s road tax in the upcoming future, if what is apparently emerging is proper. Word from the grapevine is that the road transport department (JPJ) will be moving to calculating the street tax rates for electric vehicles based on their…

  • BMW Malaysia unveils charging stations in Bangsar

    BMW Malaysia unveils charging stations in Bangsar

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    Electrification has played a huge role in BMW’s brand presence in Malaysia, and last season was no different, with over 7,500 units out of the 14,338 vehicles delivered to new customers last year being plug-in hybrid models. To support this growth, the German marque has introduced six charging stations within the parking facilities at Bangsar…