Editorial Filipinos are among the most excited in Southeast Asia to switch to electric vehicles (EV). This was the finding of a Nissan-commissioned study by Frost & Sullivan in 2020, titled “The Future of Electrified Vehicles in Southeast Asia.” Forty-five percent of Filipino car drivers...
The recurring gas restriction dilemma of the Malampaya field significantly accounted for the higher electric bills paid for by the customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) this year. Meralco said that of the aggregate P1.04 per kilowatt hour (kWh) rate hikes implemented in series this year, about...
Nissan Philippines President and Managing Director, Atsushi Najima, charging the Nissan LEAF. New legislation and guidelines light the way The shift to electric vehicles can’t happen soon enough. It’s likely many motorists have already thought of making the shift, but still don’t find many...
Schneider Electric is now certified as a Great Place To Work. The recognition applies to Schneider Electric’s offices in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, covering over 11,000 employees. Management consulting firm Great Place to Work is the global authority...
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...
My boyfriend is a girl, my girlfriend is a boy Images courtesy of COS LOVE IS LOVE LGBT-themed photos by Coco Capitán Coco Capitán collaborates with London-based fashion brand COS on an LGBT-themed campaign and I don’t know why it makes me feel rather nostalgic. What comes to mind as I find out...
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,...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Ilagan City and Isabela State University (ISU) for the implementation of the Hybrid Electric Road Train (HERT) fabrication project. Hybrid Electric Road Train...
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...
Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso Cusi Jr. has praised the work rendered by the National Electrification Administration (NEA), which is nearing the completion of its task to electricity all barangays in the country. DOE Secretary Alfonso Cusi (Photo from DOE Facebook page) "Before, only...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has forged partnership with the local government unit (LGU) of Ilagan City to fabricate the Hybrid Electric Road Train (HERT). (DOST Region II Facebook page) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the partnership between DOST-II 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....
