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Tesla Stopped Model S Delivery to Malaysia

NoCarUrbanite — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 19:35:25 +0800

Malaysian government ordered 100 units of Tesla Model S and a few units was delivered last year. However, I heard that Tesla has stopped the delivery of the rest of the units.

Anyone can shed some light into this?

Penang Georgetown Heritage Area

NoCarUrbanite — Wed, 17 May 2017 11:43:26 +0800

Effective 20th May, the following roads will be changed to one-way :

1. Lebuh Victoria
2. Gat Lebuh Armenian
3. Gat lebuh Acheh
4. Gat Lebuh Melayu
5. Gat Lebuh Chulia

The one way system is on trial run for 3 months. So brace yourself for more confusion and frustration driving in Georgetown Penang!

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Penang - MLM Favorite Holiday Destination?

NoCarUrbanite — Tue, 16 May 2017 16:45:10 +0800

Recently Penang is plagued by busloads of MLM tourists from China and India. I mean it's good for the local tourism industry and economy with the influx of foreign tousists, then again, are we getting well known for the wrong reasons ie MLM sponsored state?

Curious to know if other tourism states like Malacca, Johor or Sabah are experiencing the same surge of tourists?

The Saudis are building the world's biggest

NoCarUrbanite — Tue, 16 May 2017 16:08:30 +0800

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this massive project includes six metro lines covering 176 km and 85 stations, in addition to 24 bus routes covering 1,900 km and 3,000 stations and stops. At a total cost of $ 27 billion, it is Saudi Arabia’s first public transportation network and the largest infrastructure project worldwide.

World Largest Public Transit System

Free Uber/Grab Rides to MRT Station

NoCarUrbanite — Tue, 16 May 2017 12:03:25 +0800

My friend told me that he has been using Uber and Grab RM5 free rides to get to/fro MRT station. Although it's limited rides only... still it is money saved. Having said that, cheaper rides will be a welcoming too!

In other countries, Town/City councils will subsidise Uber or taxi rides to encourage people to take public transport... like this town:
https://motiondigest.com/2017/05/16/uber-pa...y-connectivity/

When can we see PJ & KL city council subsidising our Uber/Grab rides?

Philippines Beats Thailand & Malaysia

NoCarUrbanite — Mon, 15 May 2017 15:57:46 +0800

While Thailand is trying to woo manufacturers to produce Hybrids and EV in its country, Philippines has around 28 EV startups that are producing road worthy vehicles for local needs.

Now they are pushing for more aggressive EV adoption by the PH government to endorse the replacement of the ageing fleet of jeepneys and tricycles.

https://motiondigest.com/2017/05/15/philipp...vehicle-summit/

French made Driverless Electric Shuttle?

NoCarUrbanite — Sat, 13 May 2017 18:14:18 +0800

I've been following the development of this company and I must say they are far above and beyond in terms of technology and quality, compared to the Malaysians experience of French made vehicles like Peugeots & Citroens.

https://motiondigest.com/2017/05/13/rac-nav...southeast-asia/

Alibaba Opens E-Hub in Malaysia

NoCarUrbanite — Fri, 12 May 2017 15:24:30 +0800

How will this benefit us as consumers? more China made products flooding into Malaysia?

https://motiondigest.com/2017/03/31/alibaba...-overseas-e-hub

Anyone tried Riding Pink?

NoCarUrbanite — Fri, 12 May 2017 09:04:31 +0800

Curious to find out if they provide top notch reliable services. Any comments or feedback?

https://motiondigest.com/2016/10/28/riding-...ng-in-malaysia/

Penang Uber drivers know how to make money

NoCarUrbanite — Thu, 11 May 2017 15:40:53 +0800

I spoke to the guy who wrote this article. Guess how Penang drivers gang up to exploit the surge-charge rate?

https://motiondigest.com/2017/01/24/driving...uber-in-penang/

Uber & Proton partnership program

NoCarUrbanite — Thu, 11 May 2017 10:46:51 +0800

An interview on BFM morning grille with Uber Malaysia's MD reveals that there are talks between Uber and Proton on some partnership program. But no details given.

Which brings me back to this article in October where our PM announce that BR1M recipient should use the money to place a downpayment on Proton Iriz and drive for Uber

https://motiondigest.com/2016/10/21/malaysi...ng-initiatives/

Anyone heard anything about this Uber & Proton partnership?

Use GRAB to hail Electric-Taxis

NoCarUrbanite — Wed, 10 May 2017 14:11:27 +0800

Next time in Singapore, use GRAB app to hail for a electric-taxi ride!

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&es...X_OCg-L4sJ6tFGg

Self-driving Buses in Singapore

NoCarUrbanite — Tue, 09 May 2017 10:53:19 +0800

Our neighbour Singapore

So near to Malaysia, yet so far for M'sia to catch up!

https://motiondigest.com/2017/04/12/singapo...-buses-by-2020/

You don't need a car if you are staying

NoCarUrbanite — Mon, 08 May 2017 07:36:33 +0800

Based on this article, Bandar Sunway has the best public transport connectivity in Klang Valley. True or not?

https://motiondigest.com/2017/05/04/bandar-...ity-initiative/

Flying Taxi will be Coming Soon

NoCarUrbanite — Sun, 07 May 2017 12:54:41 +0800

This German based startup successfully test flight the first air-taxi in the world....

https://motiondigest.com/2017/05/07/lilium-...ctric-vtol-jet/

Made in Malaysia Electric Scooter

NoCarUrbanite — Fri, 05 May 2017 09:53:47 +0800

Our homegrown electric scooter startup from Penang:

https://motiondigest.com/2017/01/20/malaysi...local-ev-scene/

Owning a Property in Bandar Sunway

NoCarUrbanite — Thu, 04 May 2017 11:59:46 +0800

A recent article about Bandar Sunway and its progress in public transportation development:

https://motiondigest.com/2017/05/04/bandar-...ity-initiative/

Can we see a better return in investment on a Sunway property compared to others in the Klang Valley due to the accessibility and convenience?

Self-driving Peugeot 3008 in Singapore

NoCarUrbanite — Wed, 03 May 2017 21:08:16 +0800

Hats off to Singapore for leading the self driving technology. First they tested the self-driving taxis, then they announce the self-driving bus.

Now they partner with PSA (Peugeot & Citroen) to test self driving in the famous One-North circuit.

https://motiondigest.com/2017/05/03/groupe-...s-in-singapore/

RapidKL Improving Bus Routes

NoCarUrbanite — Tue, 02 May 2017 15:00:08 +0800

RapidKL added a few more stops from Jalan Pahang to KL City Centre. Now the stops are nearer to LRT & Monorail. Also stop close to KL Health Clinic!

https://motiondigest.com/2017/05/02/prasara...n-connectivity/

PenangAdventure.com Looking for Business Partner

NoCarUrbanite — Tue, 02 May 2017 14:56:27 +0800

I launched this website early this year to market Penang's eco-tour and bike-tour to foreign tourists.

Over the last few months, I am swamped with projects on another website that I am operating that I neglected this highly potential website.

Another reason for not able to fully develop and launch PenangAdventure.com is also that I'm not familiar with the tour business.

So, I am looking for a business partner who is interested in eco-tourism to join me.