It is time to put more serious thought on why you, your neighbor and your friends should shift to electric or hybrid vehicles. Or why commuters should expect more government action to encourage motorists to drive green vehicles. First, a review on why: “Burning fossil fuels like gasoline and...
BMW iX3 Fully electric Sports Activity Vehicle expanding electrification footprint BMW Philippines expands its electric vehicle footprint in the country with the launch of the first-ever BMW iX3. This is the second fully electric model in BMW Philippines’ lineup. Sustainability at its core...
Family transport with car for the environment Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) wants families to drive into a better world with the launch of its highly-anticipated seven-seater hybrid MPV, the new Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid. Car enthusiasts will be captivated by the Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki (SHVS)...
The title summarizes what the 2020 Toyota Corolla 1.8V Hybrid CVT is all about. The test unit arrived with a reading of 14.4 kilometers per liter. After only two days and under average driving conditions (did some overtaking, maintained max highway speed), it performed better. I’m now at 15.6...
Prices start at P3.068M Hyundai hopes to hasten the shift to electric vehicles next year as the brand announced the upcoming launch and pricing of the Ioniq 5 electric vehicle in January 2023. The Ioniq 5 was first previewed at this year’s Philippine International Motor Show. It boasts of a range...
A better way to get around As traffic begins to build up once again, the daily drive to wherever you need to go is starting to become counter-productive. It shouldn’t come as a surprise as most commutes in the city average between 8-12 kilometers. That may seem far, but it’s actually short when...
Lexus UX 250h There are many benefits to driving a Lexus hybrid electric vehicle. They help reduce carbon emissions, are fuel efficient, cheaper to run, and now – it exempts you from number coding in Greater Metro Manila. Lexus hybrid electric owners can breathe a sigh of relief these days...
Our hybrid and electric future • For those that are unfamiliar, an electrified vehicle encompasses a variety of propulsion systems. These are cars that use either a gasoline-electric hybrid system or a fully-electric system to propel the car. • ...
EDITORS DESK Iñigo S. Roces The shift to electric vehicles (EV) in the Philippines is finally picking up steam. Evidence of this are growing sales figures of electric vehicles, new fully-electric models being offered, and charging stations now popping up with more frequency. Commercial...
Living EVolved There’s a new car company in town and this one exclusively sells fully-electric vehicles. WM Motor Philippines, local distributor of Weltmeister in the country, just launched their W5 Electric Vehicle crossover SUV. Weltmeister is German for “World Champion” and is an EV brand...
BMW iX xDrive40 SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, recently launched the BMW iX. This marks the beginning of BMW’s eventual shift to EVs. The sole variant offered locally is the BMW iX xDrive40. Design Based on the Sports Activity...
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), holding true to its commitment to promote the use of renewable energy, has welcomed its partner Indigo Distribution Corporation in putting into the boardroom a proposal to set up an Electric Transport System inside SBMA as part of a new initiative for...
