Li Auto has just opened its second Philippine showroom at Aseana City, Parañaque. This comes at the heels of the opening of its first showroom in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig. The opening also marks the launch of the Li Mega Home, the brand’s flagship MPV, designed as a true extension of...
The Department of Energy (DOE) expects a stable power supply through May even as the Luzon grid recently teetered on the edge of a shortage, provided the nation’s aging thermal power plants remain operational during the peak of the dry season. Energy Undersecretary Rowena Guevara said on Monday,...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is transitioning to a lower carbon footprint and a cost-effective fleet with the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) to its 10 police stations. The EVs, procured by the city government for P14 million, were turned over by Mayor Greg Gasataya...
I remember the first time I saw electric scooters not as gadgets, but as a lifestyle. It was in Baler, watching athletes zip around the coast. At the time, I wondered why they didn 't just use cars—wouldn 't that be faster and more convenient? Later, I encountered them again in Italy....
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong has opposed the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board proposal to deploy 100 electric taxis here. Magalong said the plan should undergo consultations and consider road and transportation constraints here. He proposed reducing the number of...
SHENZHEN, China — BYD Co., the Chinese electric vehicle titan that recently overtook Tesla Inc. as the world’s top seller, is raising its overseas sales projections as surging global oil prices accelerate the consumer shift toward battery-powered transport. Mia Gu, BYD deputy director, said the...
If you’ve noticed, Pinoys are buying more MPV’s, SUV’s and pickups for family use, while the sedan has been filling the role of TNVS, taxis and fleet vehicles. It seems we have relegated the sedan to the service vehicle. While it may seem that way, there’s one name plate that continues to...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers will receive a reprieve on their electricity bills starting next month after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) ordered the utility to accelerate the multibillion-peso refund to insulate households from global energy volatility. In a statement on...
ZHUHAI, China — Gree Electric Appliances Inc. of Zhuhai (Gree) is aiming to carve out a larger share of the air conditioning market in the Philippines, backed by improved stock management and innovative new products. William Zhao, regional general manager for Gree’s Asia and Oceania unit, said...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government is pushing for a shift towards a modern transport system that prioritizes environmental sustainability, as reflected in a proposed ordinance to strengthen the city’s electric vehicle (EV) program. A proposed ordinance pending before the Davao City Council...
Jetour Gaia made its Philippine debut at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show. Jetour Gaia serves as the brand’s move into the premium market. Positioned as the new line’s flagship, the G700 is a plug-in hybrid SUV combines electrified performance, body-on-frame construction, and a...
BAIC Philippines has added the B40e Trailmaster rEV to its local lineup, putting a plug-in hybrid off-roader into the Philippine market. The vehicle formed part of BAIC’s Manila International Auto Show 2026 display, alongside the B30e Dune Hybrid, B60 Beaumont Hybrid, B60 Beaumont rEV, and B80...
