SINGAPORE - Energy giant Shell is switching the transport modes on its facility in Pulau Bukom to electric alternatives to reduce its emissions, starting with seven MG 5 electric vehicles .
A Shell spokesman said the company intends to “reduce and replace” its existing fleet of over 200 internal combustion engine cars and chartered passenger buses over the next three years. The company did not give an exact figure on how much the switch to EVs will contribute towards achieving this goal. According to the Land Transport Authority, an EV emits half as much carbon dioxide as a similar vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine.
When they are berthed at Pulau Bukom, the vessels will be charged with a combination of fast charging during peak hours, and slow charging for overnight or off-peak hours. Other large organisations are also adopting EVs. Changi Airport Group switched the entire fleet of 300 or so baggage tractors to electric ones in 2021. These vehicles are used to tow luggage to and from the aircraft.
Everyone seems to be buying the lie of EVs.