Isuzu just a launched its flat floor Erga EV bus at the Japan Mobility Show. It was declared a first for the brand. But little is known, at least in this part of the world, that Isuzu has been experimenting with battery-powered buses since 2018 in Turkey. In 1984, Isuzu … [continued]
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast and global investment fund manager Yorkville Advisors have entered into a standby equity subscription agreement of up to $1 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, VinFast has the option, but not the obligation, to require Yorkville to subscribe for up to $1 billion worth … [continued]
Honda Motor Corp. presented its vision for the future of mobility at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, showcasing a wide range of products and technologies, including electric vehicles, self-driving cars, aircraft, and robots. “The mobility products and services that embody Honda’s dreams will enable people to transcend various constraints such … [continued]
Scania unveiled its cutting-edge line of regional electric trucks with zero emissions in June 2022, and this innovative initiative has garnered substantial orders. The manufacturing process is set to commence in Södertälje, Sweden, where they will produce trucks equipped with R and S cabs boasting a power of 400 or … [continued]
Last year, CleanTechnica reported on the collaboration between Ford Motor Corp. and Rockwell Automation for automation on the shop floors of the Ford Blue Oval City, an approximately $6 billion mega manufacturing facility in Stanton, Tennessee. Once fully operational, the factory can create approximately 6,000 new jobs and, according to … [continued]
BYD is officially the first-ever Chinese automaker to participate in the Japan Mobility Show. The world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs) made a big splash at the global automotive show formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show. BYD showcased five of its NEV models along with an array … [continued]
Isuzu just unveiled the Erga EV bus, claiming it to be the world’s first battery electric flat-floor route bus. It was unveiled at the first Japan Mobility Show (formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show) on October 25. It is scheduled to launch in Japan in 2024. The Erga EV … [continued]
Over 6 million electric vehicles will ply the streets of the Philippines by 2030, if the forecast of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) as announced at the 11th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) 2023 becomes reality. “It is a huge number from where we are starting now, … [continued]
In a significant move to accelerate offshore wind (OSW) projects, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order No. 21 on April 19, 2023. Titled “Executive Order on the Development of Offshore Wind Projects in the Philippines,” it outlines a comprehensive approach to the development of offshore wind energy, emphasizing … [continued]
Promoting sustainable transportation in the Philippines is difficult not only because of charging infrastructure but also because of heavy traffic and long transportation routes. Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV), part of Aboitiz Corporation, a Philippine energy producer that is also into banking and financial services, food, infrastructure, data science, and artificial … [continued]
