How can Brunei become a smart city?

Clean transport is also key to developing an ecotown or smart city. Brunei has two options: electric vehicle and a fuel-cell electric vehicle, which runs on hydrogen power. An electric vehicle will be the priority since the price of lithium-ion batteries has been falling.

Will electric cars be needed in Brunei?

Also, since Brunei is a relatively small country, bigger batteries with 500–600 kilowatt-hour capacity will not be needed. The report expects the introduction of electric vehicles will increase electricity demand and, consequently, natural gas consumption for power generation.

Is Brunei a 'green jewel'?

The proposed plan can also be implemented for nationwide adoption, contributing to Brunei’s energy and environmental sustainability goals. Photo credit: iStock/uivalesousa With its lush rainforests and rich flora and fauna, the Temburong district in Brunei Darussalam lives up to its moniker as the sultanate’s “green jewel.”

Where is the 'green jewel' in Brunei Darussalam?

Photo credit: iStock/uivalesousa With its lush rainforests and rich flora and fauna, the Temburong district in Brunei Darussalam lives up to its moniker as the sultanate’s “green jewel.” Home to the 50,000-hectare Ulu Temburong National Park, it is one of the major destinations for tourists wishing to explore the country’s rainforests.