Toyota HEV Drive 2022 What’s a hybrid? Back in 2009 when the second-generation model was launched locally we didn’t know anything about this technology. Most people have only heard about hybrids from the tabloids when Leo DiCaprio drove to the Oscars in a Prius. The little knowledge came with a...
The transition to electric With petroleum prices skyrocketing these days and the carmakers making a conscious shift to electric power in the near future, Toyota offers a vital stepping stone in that shift in the form of hybrid options. Some may be thinking of switching but still have a few...
Filipinos now can look forward to transitioning towards sustainable transportation with the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) already a law. GET Philippines COMET shuttle bus at the LRT-1 EDSA Station – one of the major stops of the Gil Puyat – PITX route Senator Sherwin...
GET Philippines COMET shuttle bus at the LRT-1 EDSA Station – one of the major stops of the Gil Puyat – PITX route Members of LRT-1 Riders Club enjoy free ride until April 17 Private operator of LRT-1 Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) remains committed to working towards its vision of...
The government should start promoting the use of electric vehicles (e-vehicles) as a way to counter the effects of any abrupt disturbance on oil importation especially in the world market, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, said that while it may...
Reviving a rare Filipino art form Nissan in the Philippines reminds everyone of the beauty and importance of nature this holiday season with the world’s first leaf orchestra performing beloved Christmas songs amidst one of the country’s largest natural rainforests. Filmed in the Rajah Sikatuna...
An electrifying roadtrip Any invitation to visit Boracay is always welcome. Yet a recent one by Nissan Philippines had a particular catch: we had to go by land. Nonetheless, we quickly said yes as we would be guests of the Department of Tourism as part of their Safe Trips campaign in cooperation...
The pandemic has significantly slowed down the domestic e-vehicle (EVs) industry in 2020, with EV registration dropping 35 percent versus pre-pandemic level, according to the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP). eVAP logo At the virtual 9 th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit...
In line with tightened quarantine restrictions owing to the surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the new Delta varian, the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) has announced the rescheduling of the 9 th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) from August 26-27 to September 23-24,...
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Cars are about to change from gasoline to electric power. While charging stations have yet to be set up in the country, it’s not too soon to make the shift. Mitsubishi makes it possible with the Outlander PHEV , delivering commanding presence, impressive performance and...
Getting ready to plug in By Iñigo S. Roces With more countries pledging to only sell electric vehicles within the coming decades, many may be asking, when will the Philippines do the same? These and more obstacles to switching to electric will be discussed in the coming Electric Vehicle Summit....
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) has revised its growth target for e-vehicle adoption in the country from 300,000 units by 2030 to one million units in anticipation of incentives for the sector, clearer regulations, and growing awareness on the benefits of using EVs. EVAP...
