Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) officially unveiled Mitsubishi Manila Bay, as its flagship Dendo Drive Station in the country. It is an outlet where customers can learn and experience a variety of energy sources represented by an Electric Vehicle (EV) or Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and the value of their power feeding functions in the event of a disaster.
Piloted under Peak Motors Philippines, Inc. (PMPI), this next-generation branch lets Filipinos discover first-hand the brand’s Vehicle-To-Home (V2H) energy ecosystem. Not only does it charge the Outlander PHEV but also supplies electricity back to the facility. This lessens its dependency on the grid for running appliances, while during black outs, serves as a back-up generator.
“We are very happy to have achieved this milestone with our dealer partner PMPI and energy provider Meralco. Mitsubishi Motors has always been dedicated to continuously studying technologies and gaining expertise when it comes to vehicle electrification. The Dendo Drive Station is a manifestation of this, bringing a new kind of value in terms of eco-mobility,” said the President and CEO of MMPC, Takeshi Hara.
Aside from significant benefits related to solar energy like cost savings on fuel and a lowered carbon footprint, the station becomes a reliable source of electricity in case of power outages and other emergencies. The Outlander PHEV’s external power feeding function can directly support calamity-affected communities in the Philippines, being one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries.
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), through its subsidiaries, Spectrum, eSakay and MServ, brought the components to life. Two charging pods, an IKS bi-directional charger and a Delta DC Wallbox, can be found inside the showroom and at the vehicle receiving area, respectively.
“The Dendo Drive Station is a testament to Meralco and Mitsubishi’s commitment to promoting a new energy ecosystem where consumers can generate, store and share energy. Meralco is at the forefront of integrating renewable energy solutions as a way forward to augment capacity of our generators and as part of our road to economic recovery,” said Ferdinand O. Geluz, Meralco First Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer.
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