EIGHT YEARS. That is the least amount of time needed for the Philippines to build and operate its first offshore windmill. Thus, as the country stands at the threshold of a renewable energy transition, with offshore wind (OSW) expected to play a crucial role in meeting its energy security and … [continued]
The Philippines is working on the largest solar power plus battery storage project in the world, breaking ground on the project just a few weeks ago. Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. featured for the groundbreaking of the Meralco Terra Solar Project. The project is going to have a solar … [continued]
BYD just launched the BYD Seal 5 DM-i last weekend No one is taking credit for it, but a quick parking lot survey, on-the-road observations, and a run through the top electric vehicle social media pages all say that Chinese EV maker BYD is the fastest growing electric vehicle brand … [continued]
Tesla Inc. has officially launched its first showroom in the Philippines. I waited for two weeks after the launch last November 8 because I wanted to see how the Philippine EV market would take on the American-made electric vehicle before making this report. So far, according to sources inside Tesla, … [continued]
Almost a month after the launch of its compact electric SUV, the VF 3, VinFast Philippines recently announced the final pricing for the VF 5, which is the brand’s debut model in the country. The VF 5 was the show model vehicle for VinFast when it launched in the Philippines … [continued]
The 8th ASEAN Energy Outlook (AEO8) unveiled during the 42nd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and the 24th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-24) in Vientiane, Lao PDR revealed Developed by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) in collaboration with the ASEAN Member States (AMS) and its partners, AEO8 plays … [continued]
JAC Philippines, under the umbrella of multinational mobility provider Astara, officially launched the all-new Ytterby electric vehicle (EV) on September 26, 2024. The event took place at the newly inaugurated dealership in Pasig, some 12 km (8 miles) from downtown Manila, marking the brand’s latest contribution to the growing electric … [continued]
Last December, the major players in the offshore wind energy sector got together in collaboration with the Philippine Department of Energy to consolidate their expertise and quickly move forward in what was called a “transformative journey towards a clean energy future, harnessing the vast potential of offshore wind power.” The … [continued]
Sustainable transportation leader Gogoro Inc. is expanding its footprint across Asia with strategic investments from lubricant maker Castrol; upcoming launches in Kathmandu, Nepal, and Singapore; and market growth in the Philippines. These strategic moves highlight the company’s commitment to providing eco-friendly transportation alternatives and addressing the growing demand for electric … [continued]
The VF 3 lined up at the launch event the the ASEANA Business Park in Paranaque City, Manila. (Photo from VinFast Media Group) VinFast has launched its highly anticipated VF 3 in the Philippines, making it the first international market to receive the compact urban electric car outside of Vietnam. … [continued]
