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
As long as they are on the DOE’s list of recognized list of EVs
Electric vehicles and hybrids will be exempted from the upcoming EDSA odd-even scheme, a representative of the Department of Transportation has confirmed to Top Gear Philippines.Under the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act or EVIDA, electric vehicles such as battery EVs,
House Bill no. 10960 was approved for its second reading in Congress
House Bill no. 10960 was just approved on its second reading in the House of Representatives. If enacted into law, this bill will bring some serious changes to the standing Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA).The bill's main thrust is
by Billy Caluag
These provisions are inconsistent with EVIDA, according to the DOTr
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is temporarily suspending the requirement to register e-trikes and e-bikes operated on public roads and highways, as well as the requirement for users to have a driver's license and wear a helmet when operating
By how much will hybrids be cheaper?
By now you've heard that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the move to put zero tariffs on hybrids and plug-in hybrids. The tariff exemption on these electrified vehicles could potentially shake up the industry and make the idea of
This could shake up the market
Hybrid and electric vehicles are picking up in the country. Compared to five years ago, sales of EVs and electrified cars are much higher than before, but the current administration would like to make those numbers higher.As it stands, it's
The latest entry in a competitive market
After much speculation and rumors, Vietnamese carmaker VinFast has announced its arrival in the Philippine market this year. At the current state visit of President Marcos in Vietnam, the latter met with officials from VinFast who announced their intent to open not
