MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said that the newly imposed tax breaks for certain types of electric vehicles will help Filipinos adapt to the usage of EVs and help reduce carbon emissions. Gatchalian, the principal author of the Republic Act 11697 or the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), said Saturday that the modified tariff rates will help make
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When Nissan Philippines announced the Leaf EV, we were excited. We knew the Leaf had a lot of potential because it’s a BEV that drives very well, has good range, and has a nice array of features including the ability to power devices in an emergency if you have the right equipment. But when they did finally launch it, all
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Macario Gomez, 42, is a Singapore-based Filipino engineer. He’s seriously thinking about buying his dream electric vehicle (EV) this 2023 — “most likely if the price falls below Php1.8 million ($32,900),” he told Gulf News. Following a price war kicked off by Tesla, which slashed 20 per cent off its hottest models, Gomez says he’s a keen first-adopter. What adds extra kick to
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MANILA, Philippines — The issuance of an executive order that modified the tariff on certain electric vehicles (EV) and their parts and components to zero for a period of five years is expected to widen the EV offerings to consumers in the country, according to an industry group. In a statement, Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) president Edmund
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Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation announced that it has recently signed a strategic agreement with SUN Mobility — a leading provider of energy infrastructure and services for electric vehicles (EVs). The partnership will explore the pilot deployment of SUN Mobility’s advanced battery-swapping technology in the Philippines for 2 and 3-wheel electric vehicles. The partnership supports the recently passed Electric Vehicle Industry
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Despite joint efforts to further promote the use of hybrids and electric vehicles here in our country, we understand that the vast majority of motorists are still reluctant to make that switch. But if you’re already on the fence about it and are still looking for reasons to get an EV, here’s a good one: ease of access through major
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A Philippine inter-agency panel chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday approved removing tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) to spur demand amid high fuel costs. Marcos will issue an executive order cutting to 0% the most favoured nation tariff on EVs like passengers cars, buses, vans, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles, and their parts for five years. Current import duties
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Market Forecast By Vehicle Types (Electric 2-Wheeler, Electric 3-Wheeler, Electric 4-Wheeler (Passenger Car And Light Commercial Vehicle (Goods Carrier)), Electric Bus And Electric Truck), By Charger Types (AC And DC), By DC Charger Connector Types (CHAdeMO, CCS And Others (Including Tesla Superchargers And GB/T), By DC Charger Power Ratings (40-80 KW, 80-120 KW And 120-200 KW), By Charger End Consumers (Public
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The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), together with the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) and in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE) and Nissan Philippines Inc., is hosting the 10th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) set on October 20 and 21, 2022 at the SMX Convention Center Manila. EVAP President Edmund Araga, citing the 2022 Global EV Outlook
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THE 10th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) marks another milestone in the country’s electric vehicle industry. PEVS will galvanize action for the development of the country’s EV industry through the implementation of Republic Act (RA) 11697, better known as Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (Evida). The event, that is happening on Oct. 20 and 21, 2022 at the SMX Convention
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