Electricity rates $0.26 per kwh. Each charging needs 60kwh, so
about $16, still cheaper than diesel. If on trial basis, COE,
taxes waived. Understand trial can be up to 2 years. After
that, depends on taxi Co.,LTA and NEA. COE can be stretched
to 10 years cos no pollution, unlike current diesel models.
2 hrs charging. Aiya, wash vehicle, lim kopi, come here tcss,
time's up liao. Depends on opportunity cost - how much can
earn in 2 hrs vs savings in diesel costs.
HK would be a good case study for electric taxis.
better dun trust the MIC cars too much.... even Japan/USA are
not that good in this electric car technology yet.... look at the
new london taxis that came from china?
unless they can use the Japan (mitsubishi) electric cars, but
they cost around S$90 000 even without ARF and COE...
SBS Transit bought in 2 electic buses from china two years back
and they did not make it on the roads at all. only been seen doing
some trial inside NTU and now the buses are rotting...
