It is the glitziest launch by any car maker by far, according to many journalists who attended the event. (Photo for Cleantechnica by author)
MANILA, Philippines — XPENG formally launched in the Philippines on Friday, September 25, with six variants of its L03 and X9, expanding its initial two-model offering to three battery-electric L03s, a range-extended version and two versions of the X9 electric MPV. Attendees called the launch at the SM Mall of … [continued]
President Marcos (right) with Rommel Juan (EVAP Chairman) and DOST Secretary Rene Solidum. (Photo for Cleantechnica by author)
President Marcos continues to energize the country’s renewable and clean energy directions MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing for local production of electric tricycles and jeepneys, with the government looking to connect manufacturers with electric vehicle technologies developed by Philippine universities and research institutions. Marcos made the … [continued]
SAN PABLO CITY, Philippines — The Philippines’ first locally designed and built electric passenger ferry is no longer just a demonstration project. It is now carrying passengers on the Pasig River in Metro Manila. The M/B Dalaray was developed by engineers at the University of the Philippines Diliman with funding from … [continued]
Vietnam-based electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has accelerated its market penetration in the Philippines by signing strategic Memoranda of Understanding with 13 major local automotive dealer partners. The agreements pave the way for the establishment of 27 new showrooms nationwide, marking a critical operational milestone as the brand works toward its … [continued]
Possible launch models include the recently launched L03 and the premium X9 XPENG is preparing to enter the Philippines in the third quarter of 2026, bringing with it a business model built around artificial intelligence, advanced driver assistance and software-defined vehicles rather than simply another lineup of battery-powered cars. XPENG … [continued]
Philippine President Marcos Jr. with US State Department Secretary Marco Rubio. (Photo from Presidential Communications Office)
(Note: updated as of August 13, EST to add this sentence to the 5th paragraph: “It could also be a way of recovering the soft power America lost when the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) dismantled USAID.” – the author) The US-led Pax Silica initiative was created to strengthen trusted … [continued]
VinFast expands retail footprint with new e-scooters and plans for 30,000 exchange hubs MANILA, Philippines — Vietnamese battery-electric vehicle maker VinFast has formally introduced its electric two-wheeler division to the Philippines, signaling a major push to decarbonize one of Southeast Asia’s most congested commuter landscapes. Marking its initial product rollout … [continued]
Ukko Renewable ready to implement long-term ambition to become a leading player in the energy transition across Asia The Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund signed a senior secured debt financing agreement providing up to 50 million dollars to Ukko Renewable. The facility supports the development of renewable energy projects … [continued]
A 22-megawatt geothermal facility located within the Bacon-Manito, Sorsogon City, Philippines. EDC photo.
When news emerged that Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu made an unsolicited, non-binding takeover offer for Energy Development Corporation (EDC), the Philippines’ largest geothermal producer, most coverage focused on the size of the deal. Estimates from initial filings and market disclosures place the transaction at more than $5 billion in equity … [continued]
Author’s note: I am reminded, usually by the comments to these opinion pieces I write, that the reason CleanTechnica is what it is, and why I joined it, is because when the founders set it up 18 years ago, clean energy was a revolution. Today it is a hard default. … [continued]
