Rapid Transit System

Shell has developed a small electric vehicle featuring hyper-fast charging capability paired with a new cooling system designed to handle the heat generated during rapid charging. The project signals the oil major's continued push into electric mobility technology. Details about performance figures or production plans remain limited.

The Rapid Transit System rail link between Johor Bahru and Singapore is set to start operations in February 2027. The cross-border service is expected to ease congestion on the Causeway, one of the world's busiest land crossings, and comes as Tamil-language Malaysian news outlets highlight the announcement for their audiences.

The Rapid Transit System rail link between Johor Bahru and Singapore has been pushed back to February 2027, missing its previous end-2026 opening target. Singapore's Land Transport Authority and Malaysian counterparts say more time is needed for final system testing, independent safety certification and regulatory approvals before passenger services can begin.

A KPBS segment examines how the transition toward artificial general intelligence could reshape work and everyday life. The discussion looks at which jobs may change, how people are adapting to AI tools, and what the shift means for society as systems grow more capable. It adds to ongoing public debate about preparing workers and institutions for rapid AI advances.

Schneider Electric's Frédéric Godelmel has given an interview explaining how the rapid growth of solar power is reshaping the global energy transition. He discusses solar's expanding share of energy systems and the implications for electrification and energy management as countries scale up renewable capacity.