An e-mobility advocate believes that electric motorcycles should be given tax breaks like other types of electric vehicles. (MB file photo) Electric Kick Scooter of the Philippines (EKS PH) Chairman, Tim Vargas made the statement following the exclusion of electric motorcycles in Executive Order...
It looks like the time of setting aside a whole day just to register motor vehicles and renew driver’s licenses will soon be history. On Feb. 14, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) launched a program for the online renewal of vehicle registration. The onset of information technology and the...
Northern Samar 1st district Rep. Paul Daza recently visited the Presidential Car Museum at the Quezon City Memorial Circle and shared what made the place special. (Northern Samar 1st district Rep. Paul Daza's office) Daza, a senior deputy minority leader, said he wants to "encourage Filipinos...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) launched on Tuesday, Feb 14, a program that would make the renewal of vehicle registration done online. LTO chief Jose Arturo “Jay Art” Tugade said the online registration of vehicles could now be done via online through the the Land Transportation...
CEBU CITY – Two e-vehicle charging stations have been launched here, boosting the government’s campaign to promote the use of green technology in Mindanao and the Visayas. AN e-vehicle charging station was launched at SM Seaside in South Road Properties in Cebu City on Tuesday, Feb. 7. (Photo...
Tea bags containing more than P180 million worth of shabu were recovered by members of the Parañaque police inside an abandoned car early morning of Thursday, Feb. 9. Col. Renato Ocampo, city police chief, said Mark Joseph Espinosa, a barangay watchman, reported to the Tambo police sub-station the...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has asked cars and motorcycle dealers across the country to include the processing of improved vehicle registration processes in their respective showrooms as part of the move to enlighten and empower owners of their rights as customers. LTO chief Jose Arturo...
Volvo XC60 hybrid Volvo Philippines is looking forward to an even more optimistic year ahead as the company’s sales performance grew by 27% compared to pre-pandemic figures. Volvo XC40 hybrid The Swedish car company attributes its growth to the introduction of electrified Volvo models in its...
What to expect behind the wheel It’s natural to feel some apprehension towards buying an electrified vehicles (xEV). After all, with their unique powertrain, dual power sources, and larger amount of electronics, it’s easy for any motorist to feel daunted about making the switch. As such,...
Debut of first electric light duty truck Foton Motor Philippines hopes to unveil a practical electric vehicle for those looking to make their logistics operations more sustainable. Foton Philippines will unveil for the first time the Tornado 3.6 EV – the first electric light duty truck to hit the...
An electrifying experience We’ve covered what it’s like to drive a hybrid daily, but what’s the experience like for a battery electric vehicle (BEV)? It’s likely many are very curious because of this vehicle’s fully electric powertrain and need to recharge the batteries. Having been...
The current available charging stations If the thought of a silent, emissions-free means of mobility appeals to you, having a battery electric vehicle (BEV) or fully electric car (as they’re also called) can be boon when used within Metro Manila. The next question you might be asking is, ‘Where...