The energy transition in road transport to fleets of connected, shared, and electric mobility is starting to take shape in the Philippines, especially as fuel economy, emissions, and long-term costs of vehicle ownership weigh on the minds of sustainability-conscious businesses. “Connected”...
There’s no doubt that hybrids and full EVs are fast becoming a viable option for new car buyers in 2026. The recently released 2025 sales report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) notes that hybrids and EVs accounted for 12 percent of total sales or almost...
Hongqi Philippines shared its results from the Department of Energy (DOE) Eco Run held in the latter part of 2025. The eco run spanned a 154.5 kilometer stretch from Tarlac through Pangasinan to La Union via the Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway (TPLEX). The goal was to generate real world...
Just a few years ago, most Filipino consumers had never seen, touched, or experienced a VinFast vehicle in their daily lives. The brand existed largely as a name attached to international auto show headlines, global expansion announcements, and long-term aspirations. Then, everything changed. As...
No doubt, many car buyers are putting efficiency among the top qualities they look for in their next car. To be fair, car brands have likely boasted about their efficiency with various consumption figures printed on the vehicles’ brochures. To help consumers make more informed choices, the...
Chery 's Tiggo rEV Luxury Edition posted a fuel economy result of 84.28-km/Lge in a recent fuel eco run organized by the Department of Energy (DOE) in September 2025. The km/Lge figure refers to kilometers per liter in gasoline equivalent, a metric that combines both fuel and electricity use...
BAGUIO CITY — A 63-year-old woman was killed and her four companions were injured when they were hit by a wayward electric bus in Camp John Hay here on Friday, Jan. 16. Police identified the fatality as Rowena Andrion. Investigation said that the electric bus with license plates NY369B driven by...
This latest version of the X70 may not look it, but it is packed with one of the most advanced propulsion systems in the world. And despite its rather pedestrian design, its unique Jade Green exterior says to onlookers that it is more high-tech than the Journey, Travel, Sport, and Plus grades,...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly-urbanized city has allocated P14 million to purchase 10 electric patrol vehicles for the Bacolod City Police Office. Mayor Greg Gasataya, who led the turnover of additional equipment and logistical assistance to the BCPO on Wednesday, Jan. 14, announced that the...
The Suzuki Dzire Hybrid was a nice little surprise. Visually and dynamically, it signals how far Suzuki’s small-car philosophy has evolved since the first Swift-based Dzire models that emerged in the mid-2000s. Where earlier versions leaned heavily on simplicity and cost efficiency (well, except...
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is accelerating at breakneck speed, thanks largely to number-coding exemptions. But with no strategy to remove aging fleets, Metro Manila’s traffic mess is getting worse, not greener. Ask EV buyers why they’re switching and the answer is telling: it’s not...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has authorized La Union Electric Co. Inc. to proceed with a ₱251 million direct public offering, the second utility to utilize the regulator’s expedited registration process to fund infrastructure upgrades. The San Fernando-based power distributor...
