Ahead of its scheduled completion, MGen Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen), the renewable energy (RE) unit of Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen), announced the activation of its solar power plant in Isabela. In a statement on Wednesday, March 11, MGen said the 52.8-megawatt (MW) MGreen Cordon Solar...
Tesla Philippines has launched its ‘Drive to Believe’ campaign, an initiative aimed at giving car owners a firsthand experience of electric vehicle (EV) driving. Originally introduced in several countries since 2016, the campaign is now available in Manila. It offers select participants the...
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced that residents will see a ₱0.2639 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in this month’s billing. In a statement on Tuesday, March 11, Meralco reported that the overall rate for a typical household would be raised from ₱12.0262/kWh to ₱12.2901/kWh....
A glimpse at Mober’s Central Charge EV commercial charging hub (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Green logistics startup Mober unveiled on Monday, March 10, the country’s largest commercial charging hub, designed to meet the growing demand of electric vehicles (EVs) in logistics...
CEBU CITY – For most families in a mountain barangay in the City of Naga, southern Cebu, to have a stable electricity in their households would cost them a fortune. VISAYAN Electric President and COO Engr. Raul Lucero (from left), Lanas Barangay Captain Emily Baricuatro, Department of Energy...
Following the success of the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i and Seal 5 DM-I, BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility continue to offer Filipinos fuel efficient mobility solutions, this time in the form of a pickup. The highly-anticipated Shark 6 DMO launches today, equipped with an electric powertrain and Dual...
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE ENERGY INNOVATION. Meralco inked a memorandum of understanding with KEPCO for capability building, knowledge exchange, and research and development in the energy sector. Seen in photo are (from left) Meralco Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer,...
Professional electrification meets student electrification at the BYD Tech Tour’s inaugural campus showcase at De La Salle University (DLSU). Organized by BYD Cars Philippines, in collaboration with its official distributor ACMobility, it took place from February 10 to 12, 2025, at the Henry Sy...
Lynk & Co Philippines is helping car buyers start the year on the right foot with its "Start Strong" promotion. Running through the end of March 2025, this limited-time offer features significant discounts, low down payment options, and flexible financing plans on select models, making it...
The Philippine automotive industry has been witnessing a steady rise in electrified vehicles, and BYD is leading the charge with its affordable yet feature-packed offerings. A drive organized by BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility let me experience firsthand the capabilities of the new BYD Seal 5...
Lynk & Co is a relatively new auto brand (founded in 2016) positioned as a 'near premium' marque by its two Chinese parent companies (Geely and Zeekr). In the Philippines, it also sits at the luxury level but is under the umbrella of United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), the same company...
There may have been a lot of buzz about these new entrants to the Philippine automotive market — Chinese car brands, Omoda and Jaecoo — yet few have had actual on-hand experience with them. That was quickly resolved when they recently invited us to a track experience event, allowing us to...
