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As Indonesia eyes electric conversion of 120 million motorcycles in 4 years, experts warn of potential bumps ahead
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (1670+ words) President Prabowo Subianto's programme promises long-term savings on fuel imports and subsidies, but limited infrastructure and low consumer confidence may hinder ambition, say analysts. JAKARTA: Riding a motorcycle in Jakarta's rush hour traffic can be an assault on the senses:…...
Why Bosch is expanding motorcycle safety technology
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (956+ words) From anti-lock braking systems to stability control for smaller-capacity vehicles, Bosch is bringing advanced safety systems to a wider range of motorcycles. If every motorcycle on the road were equipped with anti-lock braking systems (ABS), about a quarter of all…...
New motorcycles in Singapore must have anti-lock braking systems from April 2027
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (274+ words) Motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes have a 37 per cent lower fatal crash rate than those without, according to the World Health Organization. Existing motorcycles without such systems do not need to be retrofitted with them, the authority added. ABS reduces…...
Hello Ride's bike-sharing licence renewed, to add 5, 000 bikes to its fleet
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (118+ words) 5, 000 more bicycles for rent will be added across Singapore over the next two weeks. Authorities have renewed bike-sharing company Hello Ride's licence and given it the green light to grow its fleet to 20, 000 bicycles. Operators said the move will spur…...