One ironic thing about today’s gas prices is that Republicans are always promising cheap fuel. But, put their asses in the chair and they always find a way to screw that up majorly. Right now, American families with a gas-powered vehicle in the driveway are paying through the nose while … [continued]
The line at the VinFast booth during the 2026 Chicago Auto Show (CAS) was unexpectedly long, a stark contrast to the skepticism that once trailed the Vietnamese automaker. My only comparison on U.S. soil is last year’s Electrify Expo in Nassau County, New York. For a regular at the McCormick … [continued]
Marikina's bike lanes are the most comprehensive in terms of coverage and build. Most of bikeways are away from the roads. (Photo from ResearchGate)
The original title of this piece was “Will Dutch Mobility Work in the Philippines?” And immediately, the answer is no. There are too many nuances in how the Netherlands managed its small footprint, pedaled and motored mobility as well as a collective effort that didn’t shrug off any road user. … [continued]
Micromobility is still a problem solver for last mile travel in Manila. (AI-generated image using Gemini Nano Banana.)
In my previous articles, be it reportage or opinion, I seemed to have taken the side of complete opposition. A motoring journalist friend pointed out how the real issue is safety. I partly agreed with him but argued that if we look at road safety in other countries it is … [continued]
One month after the Philippines’ Land Transportation Office (LTO) began strict enforcement of its ban on light electric vehicles along major Metro Manila roads, officials have been quick to frame the policy as a win for traffic order. Fewer apprehensions are being reported. Selected corridors appear to be moving faster. … [continued]
VinFast Viper is an all-new model with a bold design, integrating various smart features such as a Smart Key that supports vehicle tracking and remote locating. (Vinfast photo)
VinFast has rolled out four new electric scooter models in Vietnam, and this is not a routine product refresh. It is a coordinated escalation across hardware, software, pricing, and energy infrastructure, designed to lock in domestic market dominance before foreign platforms — most notably Gogoro — can achieve meaningful scale. … [continued]
I’ll be honest — I’ve never really loved the standup-scooter trend for vehicle-sharing programs in cities. I think they are fine for light, commercial recreation and for last-mile transport for some people. But they are quite unstable, tiny, and so hard to notice. I love bicycles and old-school scooters that … [continued]
From left to right: Fely Lukwaka Samuna, Director of Exposure Sarl; Nguyen Hoang Phuong, CEO of Vingroup Africa; Fiston Lukwebo Musengo, Provincial Minister for Public–Private Partnerships, Trade and Industry; and Jésus-Noël Sheke Wa Domene, Provincial Minister for Planning, Budget, Transport and Urban Mobility, at the signing ceremony. (Vingroup photo)
Vingroup announced separate strategic agreements in late December to develop urban infrastructure and green public transport networks in Uzbekistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Vietnamese conglomerate signed a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Kinshasa and Exposure SARL on Dec. 29 to modernize the African capital’s … [continued]
I was looking out the window the other day and saw a middle-schooler biking home from school with her mom and dad. They were all on electric bikes (ebikes). It hit me at that moment that ebikes were really helping to increase school commuting by bike. Also of note: we … [continued]
GOTRAX has made its name by building affordable, fun, and reliable electric rides. But with the new Mustang Electric Bike, the Dallas-based company is stepping into a whole new lane — one that blends power, style, and long-range performance with a surprisingly accessible price tag. Premium Performance, Real-World Price At … [continued]
