Dr Long See Pin

Driving impressions of Zeekr 7X RWD Long Range By Dr. Long See Pin I have always wondered how higher powered BEVs these days handle twin motors or even triple DC electric motors set up. Some advanced hybrid systems like in the Omoda C9 PHEV have triple DC motors plus a turbo-petrol engine as well, thereby equaling four propulsion forces working in tandem or parallel. Imagine a bullock-cart being pulled by one or two horses at the front, while a muscular buffalo is pushing it from the rear. While these three creatures may be instinctive enough to make sure their hard…

Review of OMODA C9 PHEV By Dr SP Long Launched in Malaysia in March 2026, the OMODA C9 PHEV by Omoda | JAECOO is arguably one of the most impressive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs around. It combines EV technology with the back-up of an ICE 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol to extend long-distance capability and therefore, dependability. The stand-out feature is Super Hybrid System (SHS) pairing EV propulsion in a triple-DC motor configuration mated to a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission. Producing a total output of 395 kW/530 hp and a maximum torque of 650 Nm, the C9 accelerates with effortless gusto,…

By Dr. Long See Pin I have always had a soft spot for affordable and value-for-money automobiles (battery electric vehicles or BEVs included and even more so). Of course, many will digress on this automotive preference: upscale neighbours, professional associates, sportscar club friends (fiends?), blood relatives and even some car companies’ bosses – grinning or smirking with puzzled or even subtly disdainful expressions. Or just painful silence, on their part. Understandably, most if not all, have been indoctrinated over the past half a century to think that cheap equals nasty. Shopping for a good ‘base model’ – usually from the…