CEBU CITY – More than 100 units of electric buses are soon to ply the streets of Cebu and the other cities in the Philippines to revolutionize the public transport system in the country. These are referred to as “Green Transportation” that have a lower impact on the environment...
BYD's booth at the recent Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly changing the global transportation landscape, as they help avert the environmental problems caused by transport emissions. BYD, through its authorized local distributor Solar Transport and...
Lexus meets the growing demand for more sustainable vehicles with the launch of it first battery electric vehicle, the RZ450e SUV. Developed as an electric vehicle from the outset, it integrates new e-Axles (compact motor units in front and rear) to form a new DIRECT4 all-wheel electronic...
Toyota PH has certainly done its part in educating Filipinos about electrified vehicles. But it still feels a little disconcerting to know that they are slowly phasing out the internal combustion engine and are offering hybrid-only variants of popular models like the RAV4. Are we really ready?...
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) has been recognized as a driving force in promoting sustainable transportation solutions in the country by the Global Electric Vehicle Network (GEAN) at the recent 10th International Electric Vehicle Expo in Korea. EVAP President Edmund...
Nissan Philippines announces an approximately 30% price reduction for the new Nissan LEAF in accordance with Executive Order No.12 issued by President Marcos dated January 13, 2023. Executive Order No. 12 temporarily reduces import duties on electric vehicles, parts, and components for 5...
Those keen to make the shift to electrified mobility but are wary of the lack of charging stations and charging wait times have a new brand to look forward to, Gogoro Smartscooters. A global technology leader in battery-swapping ecosystems, Gogoro is [finally in the...
If Chery’s flagship Tiggo 8 Pro e+, a plug-in hybrid vehicle priced at P2.698 million, is too rich for your blood, get ready for the marque’s first mild hybrid units. The Tiggo 5x Pro MHEV (mild hybrid electric vehicle) and the Tiggo 7 Pro MHEV were front and center at the 2023 Manila...
Luxuriant Automotive Group, distributors of GWM in the Philippines officially launched their initial lineup of models just a few days before their public debut at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). Their models offer the Filipino buyer the latest in technology, safety, and performance,...
By Akshay Prasad, Senior Engagement Manager, Arthur D. Little SEA. The growth of electric vehicles (EVs) holds immense potential for the Philippine economy. The electrification of vehicles can significantly contribute to decarbonization of the transport sector, which is the third largest...
True to the Manila International Auto Show’s (MIAS) theme of ‘Shaping Mobility,’ Hyundai Motor Philippines will showcase how it plans to do so with the Ioniq 6. Set to debut at the event, the Ioniq 6 is the brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) to be offered locally. Unlike the retro-style...
Not long after the Philippine launch of Kia’s EV6, we were invited by Kia Philippines to witness the launch of their full sized electric SUV, the EV9. Dubbed as “Kia’s next move towards becoming a sustainable mobility solutions provider,” the launch took place on the first day of the...
