The current available charging stations If the thought of a silent, emissions-free means of mobility appeals to you, having a battery electric vehicle (BEV) or fully electric car (as they’re also called) can be boon when used within Metro Manila. The next question you might be asking is, ‘Where...
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV What’s the difference? If you’ve already been considering making the switch to more sustainable motoring, chances are, there’s yet another decision that’s been a conundrum: hybrid or electric vehicle (EV)? It’s an understandable quandary. After all, under the...
Make the shift for a better world There’s no denying that global warming is happening. Its effects are beginning to manifest in more frequent and intense typhoons, heavier torrential rain, and extreme heat waves. Many have pointed to our growing carbon emissions as the culprit, with exhaust from...
It is time to put more serious thought on why you, your neighbor and your friends should shift to electric or hybrid vehicles. Or why commuters should expect more government action to encourage motorists to drive green vehicles. First, a review on why: “Burning fossil fuels like gasoline and...
BMW iX3 Fully electric Sports Activity Vehicle expanding electrification footprint BMW Philippines expands its electric vehicle footprint in the country with the launch of the first-ever BMW iX3. This is the second fully electric model in BMW Philippines’ lineup. Sustainability at its core...
Family transport with car for the environment Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) wants families to drive into a better world with the launch of its highly-anticipated seven-seater hybrid MPV, the new Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid. Car enthusiasts will be captivated by the Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki (SHVS)...
The title summarizes what the 2020 Toyota Corolla 1.8V Hybrid CVT is all about. The test unit arrived with a reading of 14.4 kilometers per liter. After only two days and under average driving conditions (did some overtaking, maintained max highway speed), it performed better. I’m now at 15.6...
Prices start at P3.068M Hyundai hopes to hasten the shift to electric vehicles next year as the brand announced the upcoming launch and pricing of the Ioniq 5 electric vehicle in January 2023. The Ioniq 5 was first previewed at this year’s Philippine International Motor Show. It boasts of a range...
A better way to get around As traffic begins to build up once again, the daily drive to wherever you need to go is starting to become counter-productive. It shouldn’t come as a surprise as most commutes in the city average between 8-12 kilometers. That may seem far, but it’s actually short when...
Lexus UX 250h There are many benefits to driving a Lexus hybrid electric vehicle. They help reduce carbon emissions, are fuel efficient, cheaper to run, and now – it exempts you from number coding in Greater Metro Manila. Lexus hybrid electric owners can breathe a sigh of relief these days...
Our hybrid and electric future • For those that are unfamiliar, an electrified vehicle encompasses a variety of propulsion systems. These are cars that use either a gasoline-electric hybrid system or a fully-electric system to propel the car. • ...
EDITORS DESK Iñigo S. Roces The shift to electric vehicles (EV) in the Philippines is finally picking up steam. Evidence of this are growing sales figures of electric vehicles, new fully-electric models being offered, and charging stations now popping up with more frequency. Commercial...
