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Showing posts with label Electric Vehicles (EV). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Electric Vehicles (EV). Show all posts

February 21, 2024

Volvo Axes Recharge Branding; Introduces New Performance Pack


As part of its transformation towards becoming a fully electric carmaker by 2030, Volvo Cars is streamlining and standardizing its model names for its EVs.

February 20, 2024

Gogoro Swap & Go E-Scooter To Expand Across Philippines


Gogoro Philippines, the innovative leader in electric mobility and battery-swapping technology, is set to expand operations across the country following its successful launch last December.

February 14, 2024

Fit For A Prince: The Audi RS E-Tron GT


The Earthshot Prize seeks solutions to environmental concerns, funding 50 winning projects around USD 70 million from 2021 until 2030. Presented by The Royal Foundation, it is spearheaded by Prince William, who cites his late grandfather Prince Philip and father King Charles III, both longtime environmentalists, as his influences in this eco-conscious initiative.

February 10, 2024

Great Wall PH To Launch 3 Electrified Vehicles At MIAS


Three electrified vehicles will be launched by Luxuriant Automotive Group, Inc. (LAGI), the exclusive distributor of Great Wall Motor at the upcoming Manila International Auto Show in April. The list includes one battery electric vehicle and possibly two plug-in hybrids.

February 7, 2024

Did The LTO Just Reveal MG Philippines' Next Big Launch?


During its year-end festivities, MG Philippines revealed that they will be launching no less than eight vehicles in 2024. At the time, they revealed what three of them were: the MG Cyberster, the MG One, and the MG 4 XPower. Now, thanks to a leak from, of all places, the Land Transportation Office, we now know what the fifth one is: the MG ZS EV.

January 31, 2024

Kia Nears Completion Of Korea's First Dedicated EV Plant


At this year’s New Year festivities, Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) Executive Chair, Euisun Chung, highlighted the values of electrification, sustainability, and a greener future. This year’s ceremonies, held at the Kia AutoLand Gwangmyeong, is a beacon for all these objectives.

January 29, 2024

BPI Employees Will Now Ride In This EV Shuttle


The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has leased a new electric vehicle (EV) unit in a bid to gradually replace its old gas-powered fleet vehicles and curtail its greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption.

January 25, 2024

Porsche Introduces All-New, All-Electric 2025 Macan


A decade after its introduction, Porsche has unveiled the all-new, second-generation Macan. And in a big evolution for the nameplate, it is switching over to an all-electric powertrain.

January 19, 2024

Makati Picks The All-Electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 As Newest Public Safety Response Vehicle


The City of Makati has chosen the Hyundai Ioniq 5 as the newest additions to their public safety response vehicle fleet. The five standard range units, all in Phantom Black Pearl, will help ensure the safety of the city’s residents and transients.

BMW Philippines Launches i4 EV Gran Coupe For P 4.490M (w/ Specs)


SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation has launched the latest member of the all-electric BMW i family and this one serves as their most affordable entry yet: the BMW i4.

January 17, 2024

Audi Q8 e-Tron Is First EV To Drive From Manila To Baguio And Back On A Single Charge


It can be done. In a groundbreaking feat that marks a new era for 100 percent electric vehicles in the country, the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 SUV completed a drive from Metro Manila to Baguio and back to Metro Manila without having to recharge its battery.

January 16, 2024

Mercedes-Benz PH Launches Flagship EQS Sedan For P 9.990M (w/ Brochure)


IC Star Automotive Inc., the official and sole distributor of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the Philippines launches its flagship EV sedan, the EQS. The latest addition to the EQ family that was introduced in the market last year, it comes in one variant: the EQS 450 4Matic AMG.

January 14, 2024

Nissan Reveals The Ariya NISMO Performance EV SUV


Nissan is electrifying (literally) its Nismo line-up with the launch of its second EV Nismo: the Ariya Nismo.

January 10, 2024

Honda Undergoes A Hard Reset With Its "0 Series" EV


With the discontinuation of the Honda e, Honda has unveiled its replacement—the Honda 0 Series. A new EV family set to launch starting 2026, it was previewed with two concepts the Saloon and Space-Hub. It will also use a new “H” mark to be used exclusively by the brand’s next-generation EV models.

January 5, 2024

The Xiaomi SU7 Wants The Taycan Turbo, Model S's Lunch Money


Xiaomi may be known more for their consumer electronics, but now, they’re getting into the automotive space as well. The Beijing-based tech firm wants to become one of the world’s top five automakers in the next two decades and their first step in that direction is with the SU7 all-electric sedan.

January 4, 2024

BMW Philippines To Launch i4 EV Gran Coupe After All


Well…well…well…how the tides have turned. After bluntly denying that it will never reach the Philippines, BMW has turned a 180 with regards to the i4—its all-electric grand coupe. Now, the i4 is being prepped for a local launch on January 19.

January 3, 2024

Porsche Smashes EV Sedan Nürburgring Nordschleife Lap Record With Track-Focused Taycan


Porsche has smashed the Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for EV sedans, lapping the 20.8-kilometer circuit in 7 minutes and 7.55 seconds. This is some 18 seconds faster than the previous record holder, the Telsa Model S Plaid with an optional track pack and 26 seconds than the Taycan Turbo S with the performance package.

January 2, 2024

Review: 2024 Lexus RZ 450e


Lexus may have been the pioneer when it comes to electrified vehicles, but they sure bided their time in coming up with a bespoke battery electric vehicle. However, faced with tightening emissions standards and a view of luxury centering around sustainability, it’s something they can no longer ignore. And with a promise to shift to 100 percent electric by 2035, Lexus needs to put a standard down—a measure by which they (and others) could see where the brand’s headed. This is the primary mission bestowed on the Lexus RZ 450e and one it’s managed to both accomplish and fail at.

December 21, 2023

A Leaf EV Helped Power Nissan Philippines' CSR Program


In its mission to strengthen its electrification efforts through the Blue Switch program, Nissan Philippines has partnered with consumer electronics brand Realme Philippines to provide a day of fun activities for the children of Make-A-Wish Foundation Philippines. The event was the second leg of realme Philippines’ Holiday-themed CSR caravan.

December 20, 2023

The Lexus RZ Gains A New Long-Range Variant For 2024


Lexus’ first purpose-built battery electric vehicle, the RZ, gets some tweaks for 2024, including a new variant that offers 20 percent range.