Volvo is expanding its lineup of fully-electric vehicles to three with the recent addition of the new EX30. The EX30 reflects Volvo’s dedication to reducing environmental impact without compromising performance or luxury. This fully electric compact SUV hopes to offer even more space for its...
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen) plans to convert two of its coal-powered units into gas-fired plants in response to the coal moratorium. Yari Miralao, MGen Gas Energy Holdings, Inc. (MGen Gas) president and chief executive officer, said the projects with Global Luzon Energy Development...
A Senate panel on Monday, November 25, endorsed bills pushing for the renewal of Meralco’s franchise. Sen. Raffy T. Tulfo scrutinizes the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) franchise performance in providing electricity to 25 percent of the Philippine population living in 39 cities and 72...
Incredible range from a full tank and full charge can now also be had at an agreeable price. BYD Cars Philippines, in collaboration with ACMobility, proudly introduces the BYD Seal 5 DM-i. The new vehicle is designed to make electric mobility more accessible to Filipinos, by offers a premium...
Power retailer Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is eyeing around P25 billion in capital expenditures (CAPEX) next year to upgrade its distribution systems and grid, among other initiatives. Ronnie L. Aperocho, Meralco executive vice president and chief operating officer told reporters that the...
BYD Cars Philippines, together with ACMobility, inaugurates the latest BYD showroom in Metro Manila. Strategically located along EDSA Balintawak in Quezon City, this state-of-the-art facility is the brand’s first dealership along the bustling gateway to the North and the first showroom to feature...
Ford Maverick hybrid pickup Electrified vehicles are certainly on Filipino car buyers’ radar, but they won’t quite make the leap yet until the infrastructure is improved. As part of its multi-market research, Ford conducted a survey through global research and analytics consultancy, Escalent in...
In an effort to expedite nuclear developments in the Philippines, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, is exploring a partnership with France for nuclear power plants. Ronnie L. Aperocho, Meralco executive vice president and chief operating officer, told reporters...
To accelerate the transition to nuclear energy in the Philippines, expanding scholarships for nuclear education is a key step in promoting the growth of alternative power sources. Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has tapped the top nuclear institutions in France and the...
Movem Electric, Inc., an electric mobility solutions provider of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), and Polish infrastructure firm ChargeEuropa have partnered to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country. In a statement on Wednesday, Nov. 13, Meralco said that Movem and...
With mobility radically changing to meet the challenges of climate change, many car manufacturers are working on developing more sustainable vehicles. A long-time key partner of these manufactures is Bosch, which is pioneering technological advancements to enhance the overall EV experience. At the...
Power retailer Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a P0.4274 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in electricity rates for November, bringing the overall rate to P11.8569 per kWh from October's P11.4295 per kWh. In a briefing, Joe Zaldarriaga, Meralco vice president and head of corporate...
