Voltai, a mobility startup backed by Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower), is setting its sights on expanding its two-wheel electric vehicle (EV) battery-swapping network to around 1,000 stations over the medium term starting in 2027. In a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 11, Voltai said it plans to expand...
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is open to exporting locally produced hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) to other countries as part of efforts to strengthen its foothold in the domestic market. MMPC Chairman Noriaki Hirakata said the company may export Philippine-made HEVs down the line...
NEW DELHI (AP) — In an affluent neighborhood in Delhi, electric vehicle charging stations near a popular shopping area were busy with drivers powering up their scooters, trucks and cars. India 's capital city is in dire need of more charging facilities, EV drivers say, to implement an...
The Philippines is set to position itself as a regional manufacturing hub for electric mobility following the establishment of a program incentivizing domestic electric vehicle (EV) production, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said Executive...
Japanese automotive giant Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC) will soon manufacture hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in the country following the launch of a new program that offers incentives totaling ₱60 billion to participating companies. In a statement, the automotive firm said its plan to produce...
The government is planning to simultaneously implement its two flagship incentive programs aimed at encouraging the local production of electric vehicles (EVs) and gas-powered cars, potentially within the year. Finance Secretary Frederick Go told reporters last week that the government intends to...
The Philippines’ automotive market has received another vote of confidence from Japan, with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) backing a $573-million financing package to support the vehicle sales business of Mitsubishi Motors Finance Philippines Inc. (MMFP). In a statement...
The Philippines is set to secure another $1-billion loan from the World Bank in June, this time for an energy project follow-through and coupled with a $20-million grant, making the package the largest single financing commitment extended to the country by the Washington-based multilateral lender....
Prolonged surge in global oil prices driven by Middle East tensions is dampening Filipino consumer spending and accelerating the market shift toward electric vehicles (EVs), according to the country 's leading automotive industry group. In a briefing, Jose Maria Atienza, Chamber of Automotive...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is transitioning to a lower carbon footprint and a cost-effective fleet with the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) to its 10 police stations. The EVs, procured by the city government for P14 million, were turned over by Mayor Greg Gasataya...
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon announced that the local government will acquire more electric vehicles (EVs) to strengthen sustainable transport initiatives as the country grapples with the oil crisis. Biazon earlier inspected eight EV patrol cars that were given by the city government to the...
Muntinlupa police rolled out eight new electric patrol vehicles on Monday, April 13, a move city officials said will cut fuel costs and boosts sustainable operations amid soaring oil prices. The Muntinlupa City government formally turned over the electric vehicles (EVs) to the local police,...
