Articles about Emission Standards

113 of 138 sites have been awarded to private operators

Motorists with cars due for registration at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will be glad to know that the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is doing everything it can to get private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVIC) up and running.According to a

Off-roaders prefer to do it sideways

Here's good news for fans of the Royal Enfield Himalayan: The motorcycle manufacturer has launched the adventure bike's 2020 model, which is powered by a 411cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that is now compliant with India's strict BS6

Can this bike change the mindset of Pinoys when it comes to EVs?

Are Filipinos really ready for electric vehicles? Many countries are already embracing electric technology, and yet in this part of the world, we are still taking baby steps in this arena. That said, we're always curious about EVs-particularly electric motorcycles.

Wheeltek wants 5 units of this revolutionary e-bike

Mind-blowing! This is how Bobby Orbe, Wheeltek general manager for the big bikes division, felt when he got to try the Harley-Davidson LiveWire, the first electric motorcycle ever made by this iconic American brand."It's a very exciting product,

This dual sport machine was greatly missed by Pinoy trail riders

About a year ago, word spread that Yamaha had decided to stop the production of its hot-selling Serow 250 (XT250). The rumor was triggered by the long absence of the model from the Philippine market.Off-roading enthusiasts were taken aback

A steep price to pay

It looks like Audi is finally owning up to its role in 'Dieselgate.' Volkswagen's luxury-car division has finally agreed to pay a hefty fine amounting to €800 million (over P49 billion) to resolve civil claims stemming from its involvement in

The reactions have been very Japanese

Remember when everyone thought emissions scandals were something mainly associated with European carmakers? It seems like ages ago already.Two more Japanese car companies and one motorcycle manufacturer are now facing accusations of conducting improper fuel economy and emissions tests. According to

100 Sarao e-jeeps expected to be on Manila streets by January 2019

In the past, we have continuously followed the development of Pinoy-made electric vehicles under Le' Guider International, a local company owned by Engr. Youssef Ahmad.Le' Guider developed a powerful electric motor in its own backyard in Pasay City, with the

This emission-free shuttle has made its first public appearance

Normally, it takes a couple of years for a vehicle manufacturer to develop and come up with its first production model. But barely three months after joining forces, Le 'Guider International and passenger jeepney giant Sarao Motors were able to conceive their

And the Philippine market is not exempted

Kymco group chairman Allen Ko believes the era of gasoline-fed motorcycles is going the way of the dinosaurs soon. Ko is not playing Nostradamus but merely stating facts based on the current electric bikes trend."I would say it (e-bike)

No more issues about range and charging

This jeepney manufacturer gets a new lease on life

Sarao Motors, the country's biggest manufacturer of traditional jeepneys, and electric vehicle maker Le' Guider International have finally signed a joint agreement to revive the iconic jeepney, which is threatened by extinction as the government implements stricter laws for reasons of

The possible health issues are alarming

Traffic is the great equalizer. Whether rich or poor, in cars and in buses, all of us suffer. And while motorcycles are perceived to be the fastest way out of gridlock, they get stuck when vehicles get entangled and everything stops moving.

Less 'human error' to worry about

The emission test is a standard part of car registration in the Philippines. But as anyone who has ever had jeepney smoke belched on their face or windshield will tell you, it's not exactly a perfect process. Recently, the Department of

Target launch is year 2020

If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here. Fuel-cell vehicles are nothing new. Cars like the Toyota Mirai and the Honda Clarity run on hydrogen to power their fuel cells. Nissan,

The journey of atonement continues

We reported that Volkswagen of America, the US Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Air Research Board were on the brink of reaching an agreement, which calls for the German carmaker to compensate aggrieved customers in the diesel-emissions scandal it was

The solution to Dieselgate

It was reported in April that Volkswagen and the US Department of Justice had reached an agreement to clean up the mess known as Dieselgate. At the time, both parties hadn't finalized any details, save for saying that they would settle "

Including Fiat Chrysler and Opel

Several months after the beginning of "Diesel-gate," Volkswagen continues to experience the fallout from what is arguably the biggest automotive scandal in recent memory. Now, several more companies are being investigated by the German government to see if they, too, are

Blames weather conditions when testing

So, who's next? A month after Mitsubishi admitted quoting inaccurate fuel-consumption figures, fellow Japanese carmaker Suzuki is now confessing discrepancies in its emission and fuel-efficiency testing methods.The findings--the result of an internal investigation--were submitted by the

Totaling about P72 billion

Volkswagen Group has revealed the first concrete effects of the emissions scandal on its finances.After delaying its annual results, it reported an annual loss for the year 2015 of €1.36 billion (or P71.8 billion). By comparison, in 2014 it