CEBU CITY – More than 100 units of electric buses are soon to ply the streets of Cebu and the other cities in the Philippines to revolutionize the public transport system in the country. These are referred to as “Green Transportation” that have a lower impact on the environment...
System operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is proposing amendments to the Grid Code to ensure the country’s power system can efficiently absorb gigawatt-scale but variable renewable energy (RE) capacities. In a presentation to the media, NGCP Vice President and Head of...
BYD's booth at the recent Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly changing the global transportation landscape, as they help avert the environmental problems caused by transport emissions. BYD, through its authorized local distributor Solar Transport and...
Lexus meets the growing demand for more sustainable vehicles with the launch of it first battery electric vehicle, the RZ450e SUV. Developed as an electric vehicle from the outset, it integrates new e-Axles (compact motor units in front and rear) to form a new DIRECT4 all-wheel electronic...
WASHINGTON, D.C. —President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. wants the Philippines to go beyond mineral extraction, and venture to producing batteries locally. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) The country, however, would need technology and strong industry...
Nissan Philippines announces an approximately 30% price reduction for the new Nissan LEAF in accordance with Executive Order No.12 issued by President Marcos dated January 13, 2023. Executive Order No. 12 temporarily reduces import duties on electric vehicles, parts, and components for 5...
Those keen to make the shift to electrified mobility but are wary of the lack of charging stations and charging wait times have a new brand to look forward to, Gogoro Smartscooters. A global technology leader in battery-swapping ecosystems, Gogoro is [finally in the...
By Akshay Prasad, Senior Engagement Manager, Arthur D. Little SEA. The growth of electric vehicles (EVs) holds immense potential for the Philippine economy. The electrification of vehicles can significantly contribute to decarbonization of the transport sector, which is the third largest...
True to the Manila International Auto Show’s (MIAS) theme of ‘Shaping Mobility,’ Hyundai Motor Philippines will showcase how it plans to do so with the Ioniq 6. Set to debut at the event, the Ioniq 6 is the brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) to be offered locally. Unlike the retro-style...
Not long after the Philippine launch of Kia’s EV6, we were invited by Kia Philippines to witness the launch of their full sized electric SUV, the EV9. Dubbed as “Kia’s next move towards becoming a sustainable mobility solutions provider,” the launch took place on the first day of the...
US-headquartered Fluence Energy, Inc. has completed the 570-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) project for leading Philippine energy player SMC Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMCGP) of the San Miguel group. The company emphasized that the project’s completion milestone coincided with the...
Rising summer temperatures and threats of power service interruptions amid surging electric bills could really trigger disappointments among us as we yearn for a “more hopeful story” that can rescue us from these predicaments. On March 31 this year, a bit of that “hope” came to light with...
