Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) has cemented a deal with Global Electric Transport (GET) on its planned deployment of electric vehicle (EV) fleet for its Lima Estate in Batangas, an 800-hectare economic zone development that hosts export-oriented investors. In an announcement to the media, Rafael...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will hold a six-day training in a bid to enhance the capabilities of its district engineers on the accessibility audit in connection with the law that seeks to provide a safer and more comfortable mobility of the persons with disabilities (PWDs)....
In a bid to ramp up its alternative mobility efforts, the Pasig City local government held on Monday, Dec. 5, a pilot demonstration of electric vehicles (e-vehicles), in partnership with the Urban Electric Mobility Institute and Clean Air Asia as part of the SolutionsPlus project. The Solutions...
Rodrigo E. Franco, President and CEO, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation. Around the world, countries continue the thrust towards smart urban mobility as part of their nation-building journey. As an advocate of driving smart urban mobility in the Philippines, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation...
Among the primary factors that may be fueling the resurgence of Covid-19 infections in the country were mobility, emerging sub variants, waning immunity, and non-compliance to minimum public health standards, said a health expert on Monday, July 18. (Tara Yap / Manila Bulletin) Health expert and...
A climate change mitigation report recently released by the United Nations confirmed that now, more than ever, immediate and deep cuts in emissions, combined with systemic and transformative actions across all sectors, are needed to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2100. For the transport...
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the Philippine Army (PA) conducted capability enhancement trainings while utilizing their modern equipment in Ilocos Norte and Taguig City recently. Philippine Marine Corps personnel conduct a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) rapid infiltration...
Given the recent surge of fuel costs as well as the continuous urge worldwide to save the environment, a switch to e-transport mechanisms doesn't sound like a bad idea at the moment. A prototype of the Flexible Electric Van (Flev). (Photo from DOST-PCIEERD / MANILA BULLETIN) A P312-million...
Manny Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) on Monday signed definitive agreements to purchase significant minority stake in Byahe (registered as On-Us Solutions Inc). The investment will be made through MPT Mobility Corp., MPTC’s unit for mobility services. L-R, front:...
Nissan Almera VL N-Sport Sporty sedans are usually a challenge to enjoy every day. Fitted with body kits, fancy wheels, and sometimes sporty suspension, they’re made to draw stares but hardly ever for comfort or practicality. It seems Nissan is well aware of this, which is why they now offer the...
Listed firm Basic Energy Corporation (BSC) is scaling up its deployment of electric buses (e-buses) for a rollout target of 3,000 fleet in the near to medium-term for its “green energy e-transport” project. The company said it will start with the deployment of at least 60 e-buses that shall be...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has pushed for the use of electric vehicles, citing the need to cut greenhouse gas emissions. (Photo courtesy of CHRG) In a virtual presser, DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" de la Peña reminded the country's commitment to the Paris Agreement. Under...
