The PNP’s plans have yet to be concretized
by Billy Caluag
Whatever that might look like
To address the high volume of vehicles on EDSA, the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) will begin verifying whether green-plated vehicles using the thoroughfare are genuinely equipped with electrified powertrains.Per Republic Act No. 11697 or the Electric
by Billy Caluag
Check out the units of measure and the testing methods
Fuel-economy standards are the norm in most major car-producing nations. In the US, it's measured by the EPA. Europe and other parts of the world use WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure), while Japan has the JC08 Cycle.
Diesels are mainly affected
The current state of fuel prices in the Philippines has been a mixed bag. There will be weeks it shoots up followed by small rollbacks. It's a cycle that repeats over a month and one that most of us are probably
Your ‘hybrid’ car is considered coding-exempt only if it’s on this list
Remember when the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) asked for a list of hybrids and electric vehicles that are exempted from number coding based on the guidelines of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA)?The agency's difficulties in enforcing the
The agency intends to bring in more of these battery-powered buses soon
Part of the shift towards a greener future includes the electrification of not just passenger cars and motorcycles but also public utility vehicles. Not the gasoline-powered modern jeepneys, though-we're talking about full-on electric vehicles.The Department of Energy (
The Department of Energy is considering allowing this
Despite joint efforts to further promote the use of hybrids and electric vehicles here in our country, we understand that the vast majority of motorists are still reluctant to make that switch. But if you're already on the fence about it
When will it end?
Think local gasoline and diesel prices are ridiculous now? You haven't seen anything yet.In a recent Laging Handa press briefing, the Department of Energy (DOE) said that one of the variables currently affecting local fuel prices is the foreign exchange
by Drei Laurel
The agency expects the rise to continue
If you feel like there'll be no end to the weekly fuel price hikes, you're not alone. And it looks like you're not wrong, either.As reported here by reportr, the Department of Energy (DOE) is expecting even more
It’s been a challenging week
Some good news, finally
Eager to hear some positive fuel-related news? After weeks and weeks of price hikes, we all are. Lucky for you, we do have some good news: The Department of Energy (DOE) is expecting to see a major fuel-price rollback next
Do you agree?
Apart from observing fuel-saving practices behind the wheel, one of the best ways to cut our expenses now that fuel prices are at an all-time high is to do away with our vehicles entirely. But of course, that's not
The skyrocketing fuel prices have been the talk of the town this week
Is that figure as absurd as it sounds?
Bad news for motorists: It doesn't look like local fuel prices are going to trend downward any time soon-at least not unless factors outside our control, like the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, settle down."We all know that
by Drei Laurel
Yikes
Yes, gasoline and diesel prices have been trending upwards lately. But given that the rates we have now got to that point incrementally, you'd be forgiven for not being able to grasp the extent of the recent fuel-price hikes.Well,
by Drei Laurel
Have you dropped by the pump lately?
With gasoline and diesel prices continuing to trend upward and an ongoing conflict in Europe threatening to make the situation even worse, sweating bullets over the prospect of not being able to fuel up next week is only natural. But is it
by Drei Laurel
Infra, infra, and more infra
Brace yourselves
If you own a motorized vehicle, you've probably noticed that fuel prices have been trending upwards lately. Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine isn't helping make matters any better, and according to the Department of Energy (DOE), motorists may want
by Drei Laurel
The DOE also presented its Seal of Excellence to three Shell stations
Remember when the Department of Energy (DOE) collaborated with Angkas riders to properly monitor fuel prices around Metro Manila? The agency, together with Pilipinas Shell, has now recognized 20 individuals for their exemplary performance while participating in the program.This program ran
Senator says this was caused by ‘lack of coordination’
Apparently, regular motorists aren't the only ones noticing how electrical poles remain obstructions following road-widening projects. Several members of the Philippine Senate have taken note of the issue as well.According to a report by ABS-CBN News, the issue
by Drei Laurel
The ‘EV and Charging Station Act’ could help save up to P490-B annually
If you're one of those people who think we need more electric vehicles in the country-specifically in Metro Manila-then get a load of this: an 'Electric Vehicles and Charging Station Act' has now been filed in the Senate.Senator
