There’s no better proof of the bright future of electric vehicles in the Philippines than the entry of yet another brand seeking to offer products in the growing segment. FAW Hongqi (pronounced “hong-chi”) is set to debut in the country after appointing EVOxTerra as its official distributor...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is scheduling another round of consultation this month on the expected acceleration in the electric vehicles (EV) market, primarily increasing the mandatory EV fleet adoption to 10 percent from an earlier prescription of 5.0-percent. According to DOE Director Patrick...
The Suzuki Ertiga has already gained favor and acceptance with Filipino car buyers. With this new Hybrid just launched, it’s sure to garner more interest in Suzuki and hybrids. Suzuki Philippines is the first to offer a hybrid — or as they call it, a Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki (SHVS) — in...
A non-profit organization believes that the government should amend the tax incentives for electric vehicles as it 'lacks inclusivity.' According to Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship Secretary General Felix Jose Vitangcol, there seems to be a problem in the EO since only a limited...
International think-tank and research organization Stratbase ADR Institute believes that electric motorcycles' inclusion in tariff reductions under Executive Order No. 12 would be beneficial to the public. (Photo courtesy of DOST-PCIEERD) Under EO12, several types of EVs have received tariff...
Electrifying the daily drive The shift to electric vehicles may happen very soon, and possibly one of the most stylish and enjoyable ways to do so is with the upcoming Kia EV6 battery electric vehicle. Previewed at last year’s Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), the EV6 GT Line Long Range...
An e-mobility advocate believes that electric motorcycles should be given tax breaks like other types of electric vehicles. (MB file photo) Electric Kick Scooter of the Philippines (EKS PH) Chairman, Tim Vargas made the statement following the exclusion of electric motorcycles in Executive Order...
Alcatraz island and the San Francisco skyline are seen in the horizon as French sailor Tanguy de Lamotte, CEO of Candela US, drives the company's "flying" electric C-8 boat in San Francisco bay, California on February 8, 2023. What appears at a glance to be a simple pleasure hydrofoil rises above...
A consumers' advocacy group is urging President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to include two and three-wheel vehicles in an executive order granting tax incentives to electric vehicles. Louie Montemar, co-convenor of Bantay Konsyumer, Kalsada, Kuryente (BK3), said the move would benefit majority...
A deputy speaker in the House of Representatives is batting for the inclusion of electric motorcycles in the recently issued Executive Order (EO) No. 12, which imposes zero percent tariff on electric vehicles. Deputy Speaker and TUCP Party-list Rep. Raymond Democrito Mendoza (Facebook) According to...
Volvo XC60 hybrid Volvo Philippines is looking forward to an even more optimistic year ahead as the company’s sales performance grew by 27% compared to pre-pandemic figures. Volvo XC40 hybrid The Swedish car company attributes its growth to the introduction of electrified Volvo models in its...
What to expect behind the wheel It’s natural to feel some apprehension towards buying an electrified vehicles (xEV). After all, with their unique powertrain, dual power sources, and larger amount of electronics, it’s easy for any motorist to feel daunted about making the switch. As such,...
