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,...
MPower, the retail electricity supply arm of Manila Electric Co., has finalized an agreement with Rustan Coffee Corp. to provide power to dozens of Starbucks locations in Metro Manila through a government-backed aggregation scheme. The deal consolidates the energy requirements of 60 Starbucks...
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,...
The GS8 HEV made its local debut at MIAS 2026, leading a GAC display that also included the GN8 PHEV, HYPTEC HT, AION V, EMKOO Hybrid, M6 Pro, and Emzoom. The E8 HEV was also shown as a preview of another electrified family vehicle set to join the lineup. At the center of the stand was GAC’s new...
Changan used the 2026 Manila International Auto Show to push both its newer gasoline models and its growing electrified range straight into the spotlight. The all-new CS35 Max lead the brand’s activity on the opening day of the annual motorshow. The booth brought together six vehicles from the...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeing surge of interest from global automotive manufacturers looking to tap into the government’s forthcoming incentive program aimed at establishing the country as a regional hub for electric vehicle (EV) production. Trade Undersecretary and Board...
The Department of Energy (DOE) reported nearly 1,600 available charging points for electric vehicles (EVs) across the country as the government ramps up infrastructure support for the growing clean mobility sector. Based on DOE data as of March, about 1,569 charging points have been switched on. Of...
Changan Philippines, the local unit of Chinese automotive firm Changan, expects sales of electric vehicles (EVs) to capture as much as 70 percent of its total sales this year on the back of rising fuel prices. On the sidelines of Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026 on Thursday, April 9,...
Ford is expanding the Mustang Mach-E lineup with the addition of the new, limited-edition Ford Mustang Mach-E Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD). By utilizing a single motor, the RWD model provides a longer estimated driving range of as much as 615 kilometers on a single charge. The Mustang Mach-E RWD is...
