Albay representative Joey Salceda said while the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) has driven a surge in electric car sales, it has excluded two-wheeled EVs from key fiscal incentives.
To date, there are over 21,000 Ford vehicle owners who are able to maximize the features of FordPass, including remote door lock and unlock, remove engine stop and start with pre-cooling, vehicle locator, and vehicle status conveniently in the app.
With its eyes set on selling models that can be used as public utility vehicles (PUVs), Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. has partnered with the city governments of Pasay and Sta. Rosa in Laguna for the Toyota Community Shuttle (TCS) – a free transportation service, which will be delivered via digital interface.
Located at the second floor of Greenbelt 4 in Ayala Center, the hub offers an immersive experience, giving visitors a taste of what it is like to use Gogoro Smartscooters and battery-swapping.
Under the Electric Vehicle Incentives Scheme (EVIS), the Philippines is eyeing e-PUVs and two-wheelers as its niche in Southeast Asia, in which the country could be a competitive exporter in the region.
Ford Philippines said it is enhancing the ownership experience for its customers with the launch of Online Service Booking and Service Price Calculator.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr), through its Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) will conduct a dry run starting Friday, Sept. 1, to test the readiness of concessionaires for a smooth and efficient reimplementation of the program.
Ayala Corp. subsidiary AC Motors officially announced on Friday, Aug. 11, its partnership with electric vehicle manufacturer BYD as the Chinese firm’s distributor in the Philippine market.
