BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong has opposed the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board proposal to deploy 100 electric taxis here. Magalong said the plan should undergo consultations and consider road and transportation constraints here. He proposed reducing the number of...
SHENZHEN, China — BYD Co., the Chinese electric vehicle titan that recently overtook Tesla Inc. as the world’s top seller, is raising its overseas sales projections as surging global oil prices accelerate the consumer shift toward battery-powered transport. Mia Gu, BYD deputy director, said the...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers will receive a reprieve on their electricity bills starting next month after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) ordered the utility to accelerate the multibillion-peso refund to insulate households from global energy volatility. In a statement on...
ZHUHAI, China — Gree Electric Appliances Inc. of Zhuhai (Gree) is aiming to carve out a larger share of the air conditioning market in the Philippines, backed by improved stock management and innovative new products. William Zhao, regional general manager for Gree’s Asia and Oceania unit, said...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government is pushing for a shift towards a modern transport system that prioritizes environmental sustainability, as reflected in a proposed ordinance to strengthen the city’s electric vehicle (EV) program. A proposed ordinance pending before the Davao City Council...
Jetour Gaia made its Philippine debut at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show. Jetour Gaia serves as the brand’s move into the premium market. Positioned as the new line’s flagship, the G700 is a plug-in hybrid SUV combines electrified performance, body-on-frame construction, and a...
BAIC Philippines has added the B40e Trailmaster rEV to its local lineup, putting a plug-in hybrid off-roader into the Philippine market. The vehicle formed part of BAIC’s Manila International Auto Show 2026 display, alongside the B30e Dune Hybrid, B60 Beaumont Hybrid, B60 Beaumont rEV, and B80...
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has officially launched the Honda Prelude. The sophisticated hybrid coupe is a grand tourer that bridges nostalgic, well-loved heritage with new technology tailored for today’s market. Designed with the concept of ‘Unlimited Glide’, the Honda Prelude is...
The Philippine automotive industry sustained its upward trajectory in March, as total vehicle sales climbed past 39,000 units, buoyed by the surge in demand for electrified vehicles (EV) amid the national energy emergency. Combined data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the...
Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. is locking in long-term renewable energy (RE) contracts for its data center operations, moves intended to insulate the company from volatile power costs while meeting the intensifying electricity demands of the digital economy. The telecommunications giant said its...
When the Nissan Kicks e-Power launched, it was a glimpse into the future. Hybrid vehicles weren’t a common sight on our roads at the time, and the thought of an electrified crossover priced close to mainstream gasoline models was just an idea at the time. Today, the electrified landscape has...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is rolling out a ₱2 billion financing program aimed at accelerating the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) among the country’s small-scale transport players. In a statement on Friday, April 17, the DTI said the initiative, managed by its financing arm,...
