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The latest Future Southeast Asia newsletter is out now, summarising the latest transport and urban development news in Southeast Asia over the last week.

Electrification goes beyond just roads. Companies like Kempower partnering with Viking Lines and RMC to ensure all aspects of travel can be sustainable is key to meeting the Net Zero goal. #ev #energytransition #evcharging #electrification

Indonesia's eco-friendly transport evolution. Government $459 million incentives to EV transformation, and the subtle influence of Soul Parking in promoting EV adoption. See the potential of Indonesia's energy transition and the role institutional investors can play. Read more here.

In ChinaDaily.com.cn's article on the construction of charging stations&facilities in China’s rural areas, quoted Yu Xiang, VP of NaaS, in that limited land qualification, dispersed nature of rural households and insufficient local power supply capacity makes hard for developing charging infrastructure in rural areas, while also leaving broad growing capacity where suppliers and operators like NaaS is dedicated to enhance. https://lnkd.in/g245AxqE

The fully electric Yutong E12 has clocked up nearly 8000kms around southern Adelaide over the past two months as part of a trial with our contractor Busways Group.   As we continue our journey towards more sustainable public transport and net zero emissions by 2050, the Yutong Australia zero-emissions bus is now being trialled by Transit Systems on more Adelaide bus routes. This will provide additional data to help measure how well electric buses perform compared to hybrid buses in our local driving environment.   During the initial trial, the Yutong completed 350 trips, equating to a saving of more than 10,000kg of carbon emissions.   Find out more about Adelaide Metro’s green public transport fleet and our push towards net zero: https://lnkd.in/g_8g3uEu   📸 Nic Benn - Transport Photography    #electricbus #sustainabletransport #environment #green #adelaide #bus #zeroemission #southaustralia #adelaide

🚀 Big News from Warsaw's Public Transport Scene! 🚀 It's official – Miejskie Zakłady Komunikacyjne in Warsaw has made a groundbreaking decision, selecting Busnex Poland as the chosen supplier for a fleet of 18 Maxi-class electric buses from Yutong. This marks a significant step forward in sustainable urban transport for Poland's capital! 🔋⚡ The contract is set, with the delivery of these cutting-edge electric buses scheduled within a year from now. Yutong's electric buses aren't just any buses; they've been through the wringer – enduring over six months of rigorous testing on Warsaw's demanding streets. They've traversed nearly 60,000 km across the city, proving their worth by demonstrating unparalleled reliability and exceptional operational qualities. This isn't just a win for sustainable transport; it's a testament to the reliability and efficiency of Yutong's electric buses in urban environments. Warsaw's commitment to eco-friendly public transportation solutions is indeed praiseworthy, and we're thrilled to be at the forefront of this transition. Let's celebrate this milestone in Warsaw's journey towards a greener, more sustainable future. Here's to cleaner air, quieter streets, and a healthier planet! 🌍💚 #SustainableTransport #ElectricBuses #InnovationInTransit #Warsaw #GreenCities #PublicTransport #Busnex Poland

"Show me the incentive, I'll show you the outcome." - Charlie Munger For Australian urban policymakers, the contrasting urban development trajectories of Malaysia and Singapore offer compelling insights into how public policy incentives shape transportation systems, urban sprawl, and environmental outcomes. Both countries share similar historical and demographic profiles, yet their current urban landscapes couldn't be more different. Malaysia's cheap fuel subsidies (RON95 this week at AUD$0.66/L) and support for local car manufacturing (e.g. Proton and Perodua) have led to widespread car dependency, urban sprawl, and higher carbon emissions. For instance, despite Kuala Lumpur's public transport improvements, including the KL Monorail, car ownership remains high, contributing to congestion and pollution. Conversely, Singapore's stringent policies, including the vehicle quota system (Certificate of Entitlement) and high car ownership costs (e.g. congestion charging), have curtailed car dependency. This, combined with a focus on transit-oriented development, has effectively limited urban sprawl and reduced carbon emissions. Singapore's integrated public transport system and urban planning serve as a model for sustainable urban development. Australia, grappling with similar urban sprawl and sustainability challenges, can draw valuable lessons from these contrasting approaches. Emphasising public transport and discouraging excessive car use through policy incentives and compact urban development models could steer Australian cities towards more sustainable and efficient futures. The tale of these two nations underscores the critical role of policy incentives in shaping urban landscapes and offers a blueprint for Australian urban policy reform. #UrbanPlanning #TransportPlanning #Sustainability #AustralianUrbanPolicy

In the heart of urban life, summer heat can sometimes feel unbearable. Thankfully, shopping centers like Skanssi in Turku, Finland, provide the perfect escape, offering cool environments, refreshing treats, and a variety of services. In cooler weather, shopping centers become warm havens, allowing visitors to escape the cold and, for example, see friends after school. 🏬 But what is the solution to beating the heat or the cold in large premises? 🌎 Geoenergy 🌎 For nearly three years, Skanssi has utilized geoenergy to heat and cool its 130,000 square meters of premises. By harnessing the power of the bedrock beneath the property, Skanssi has achieved an 85% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions! The geoenergy solution not only lowers Skanssi's environmental footprint but also provides cost predictability - an essential factor for real estate investors. Skanssi has also achieved the highest BREEAM rating of Outstanding, making it the first shopping center in Finland to receive this well-known certification, recognized by investors.  🏆 🗨 As Skanssi's Shopping Center Manager Heli Järvelä puts it, "Geoenergy is especially relevant in the Nordic countries, as our bedrock is suitable for using it. Sustainability is in the Finnish DNA, and we are pioneers in many ways, but there is groundbreaking work done in sustainability elsewhere, too. I believe that we will see more solutions like Skanssi as well as more combinations of different energy sources." Stay 🆒 and 👇 🔗 Read more about Skanssi: https://lnkd.in/dpNP5674 🔗Or explore Adven's tailor-made solutions for large properties: https://lnkd.in/d6Ys_hbR #renewableenergy #realestate #geoenergy #energypartnership

Let's revisit our first "Hero" event, where the assessor of WELL, Mindaugas Mikolainis, discussed the specific features of the certification in more detail. 🔎 Mindaugas underscored that the WELL Health-Safety Rating offers all space types the opportunity to put their communities’ health, safety and well-being first. Examples of WELL-certified buildings include 20 Fenchurch Street in London, UK, and headquarters at If Keilamlampi in Espoo, Finland. It's important to note that there has yet to be a single WELL-certified building in the Baltics. However, there are five projects in the region that are registered for certification. Let us break down the map for you: ⚪ 0: Certified projects in the Baltics ⚪ (4+1): Projects registered for certification Out of these five projects, Lithuania is leading the way with "Hero". It’s progressing rapidly and is on track to become the first WELL-certified building in the Baltics, slowly aligning with other countries that already have numerous WELL-certified buildings. Also, the "Hero" event took place on the 4th construction floor. We're now already at the 11th out of 15 floors! 🙌 #HEROBusiness #WELL