Official lead navigator Wil Dasovich stands with the BYD Shark 6 DMO in Laoag, marking the inaugural stop of the 'Drive Electric. Love Pinas.' campaign.
(Photo from BYD)
Sets Two Guinness Global Records A 22-day nationwide electric vehicle expedition led by Wil Dasovich has reinforced the viability of long-distance electric mobility in the Philippines, covering more than 3,500 kilometers across 102 cities and municipalities from the northern tip of Luzon to the southern reaches of Mindanao. The “Drive … [continued]
MG Philippines used the 2026 Manila International Auto Show to move beyond the image of a value-oriented brand, pivoting instead toward a tech-heavy future. While the floor was filled with high-gloss displays, the real story for those looking at the long game was how the vehicles on stage—specifically the new … [continued]
An test installation at the of a 16 kW/64 kWh flywheel system at the Meralco Power Tech Lab to serve as a proof-of-concept and testing site. (Photo from Meralco)
Seven months ago, Tina Casey wrote about the comeback of kinetic energy storage systems, pointing to renewed investment and attention after years of being overshadowed by batteries. Her piece, “$200 Million For Renewables-Friendly Flywheel Energy Storage,” captures a shift that has been building quietly: flywheels are no longer a niche … [continued]
This will be my first test drive report for CleanTechnica. Since I started off with that statement, let me say that I am nervous writing a test drive report for the US market, knowing how much knowledge and experience there is out there regarding EVs. I don’t even have one. … [continued]
A newly released study by People of Asia for Climate Solutions (PACS) and New Energy Nexus (NEX) underscores the potential of deeper Philippines–China cooperation to speed up the country’s shift to renewable energy, while unlocking economic and technological gains for both sides. Titled “Bridging Opportunities: A Roadmap for China–Philippines Renewable … [continued]
An Isetta replica in fiberglass. Beside it is an attempt at a aerodynamic e-trike. Photo for CleanTechnica by author.
In the world of high-performance automotive engineering, “Class-A surfaces” and aerodynamic symmetry are the benchmarks of success. These are the standards Adonis Lagangan mastered while building the fiberglass shell of the original British Keating TKR supercar capable of blistering speeds exceeding 400 km/h (~248 mp/h). But today, Lagangan isn’t focused … [continued]
VinFast is introducing a new vehicle access program for transport and ride-hailing drivers in Indonesia and the Philippines, adding a rental option alongside its existing vehicle purchase model. The program allows drivers to rent vehicles from VinFast’s Green lineup through authorized dealerships in both markets. It comes as fuel costs … [continued]
The 2026 Manila International Auto Show runs from April 9 to 12 across the World Trade Center and the Philippine Trade Training Center, with a noticeably broader electrification footprint than in previous years. The expansion to an additional 3,000 square meters of exhibition space increases both vehicle count and brand … [continued]
Every Holy Week, millions of Filipinos (wherever they are in the world) take part in Bisita Iglesia (literally, visiting churches), moving across cities and provinces to visit seven churches in a single day. It is a tradition rooted in faith, but in 2026, it is also an unintentional stress test … [continued]
The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) returns this April with a very different kind of energy, and you can feel it even before walking into the halls. In the Philippines, fuel prices are hurtling towards what were seen as impossible levels, inflation is biting, and conversations that used to stay … [continued]
