You heard that right. Surprisingly, it’s not Tesla or any brand from America, Japan, and Korea. The world’s best selling EV brand is BYD, a Chinese automaker based in Shenzhen and backed by American billionaire Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway. For the first half of 2022, BYD sold 641,350 new energy vehicles, a 314.9 percent spike from […]
With the effects of climate change closing in like never before, the world’s top governments have taken a united stand toward a more sustainable lifestyle for all. This has impacted the future of the motoring industry, especially with an EU announcement to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035. With this […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said they invited several Chinese EV and battery manufacturees to operate in the Philippines. Recently, the DTI participated in the 2022 International Summit on Lithium Battery Technology and Application for Light Electric Vehicles (BLEV 2022) in Guangzhou, China. This is where DTI had the chance to invite Chinese EV […]
Now its 53rd dealership in the country, Nissan Philippines officially inaugurates its Manila Bay dealership. This is a testament to the brand’s strong performance in the country as well as assurance for current owners that they will always be there to support them in their automotive needs. Present at the milestone celebration were Asako Hoshino, […]
Shell plans to open 8 charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines. The first one just opened at Shell SLEX Mamplasan Northbound and it’s not like your ordinary EV charging station. Unlike the AC chargers currently installed in other establishments, most notably those found at UniOil and SM Malls, the Shell Recharge Station uses […]
It’s now official: the EU has agreed to a policy that will completely ban new gasoline and diesel cars by 2035. Citizens of the European Union have 13 years to savor seeing these internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles grace their showroom floors before they become illegal. What exactly happened here? This was not an easy […]
As reiterated by the Manila Metropolitan Development Authority, e-bikes now require LTO registration. This requirement stems from the newly implemented RA 11697 or Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act. To help you with this, we made a step-by-step guide on how to register your e-bike in the Philippines in 2022. Before we begin, it is important […]
For the past few weeks, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has been reiterating the need for e-scooters and e-bikes to obtain a license and registration from the Land Transportation Office (LTO). According to Atty. Victor Nuñez, head of MMDA’s Traffic Discipline Office for Enforcement, e-scooters and e-bikes with a maximum speed capacity of 50 […]
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is coordinating with concerned government agencies for the regulation and licensing of e-bikes and e-scooters. From January to May this year, MMDA has recorded 64 accidents involving e-bikes, 16 accidents involving e-trikes, and 2 accidents involving e-scooters. For that reason, Atty. Vic Nuñez, Director of MMDA Traffic Enforcement Group, […]
While the Philippines still has a long way to go with the commercialization of EVs, the recently-approved law on electric vehicles includes several provisions in serving customers with EVs. Chief among these include commercial establishments having dedicated charging stations. SM is the latest establishment to add dedicated EV charging stations within the parking lots of its […]
Initially planned and signed in January of 2020, this is a project that has been a long time coming. Now that pandemic regulations aren’t as restrictive, plans are finally pushing through. Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is finally introducing the first Dendo Drive Station in the country, a next-generation showroom with some interesting additional suite of features. […]
The Nissan booth at the 2022 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) was massive, showcasing almost everything the brand has to offer. The overall theme of the display was very futuristic though, and up front and center was the Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle (EV). With gas prices the way they are now, there is no doubt […]