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Electric Vehicles to Dominate in Philippines’ Jeepney Modernization

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Ben Kritz One comment

The Philippines’ long-awaited Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program has gotten underway in earnest, with the effort being primarily directed toward replacing the country’s iconic — but environmentally unfriendly and hair-raisingly unsafe — jeepneys with greener and safer alternatives. The jeepney modernization will see the mainstay of the Philippines’ public transportation network replaced with a largely electric vehicle fleet, and is

EVAP to Provide EV Solutions to DOTr Jeepney Modernization Program

Posted on January 22, 2018 by J Sammy Leave a comment

The Modern Jeepney powertrain will be equipped with either a new Euro 4 Compliant engine or an Electric Motor. The Filipino’s dream to have an eco-friendly transport is still alive. The Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program of the Department of Transportation mandates that the modern PUV must have either a brand new Euro 4 compliant diesel engine or an

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Philippine’s Electric Vehicle Industry Upbeat for 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by J Sammy One comment

After a banner year for the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines in 2017 where it successfully hosted the very first ASEAN EV Summit, the year 2018 looks very bright for the domestic EV industry. EVAP President Rommel Juan said that the ASEAN EV Summit attracted various international players and organizations in the region, resulting in the organization of the

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Arcade City Activates Hundreds of Philippines Drivers, Responds to LTFRB Shutdown Order

Posted on August 17, 2017 by J Sammy Leave a comment

More than 200 drivers now available in Manila, Cebu City, Angeles, and Batangas after Uber withdrawal yesterday ended 66,000 driver jobs AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Arcade City launched service in the Philippines yesterday in the aftermath of Uber’s withdrawal which ended 66,000 driver jobs. Arcade City activated more than 200 drivers across the Philippines, with 160+ in Manila and others in Cebu City, Angeles, and

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P2P Ride-sharing Startup Arcade City Launches Mobile App in the Philippines

Posted on August 16, 2017 by J Sammy Leave a comment

Driver-owned company expands its successful peer-to-peer ride-sharing model to fill the void left by Uber AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Ride-sharing company Arcade City launched its mobile app this month to the Apple and Android app stores, now available everywhere in the Philippines. Filling Uber’s Void Arcade City is recruiting and activating drivers same-day all across the Philippines to provide service

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Tax Boost for Sustainable Mobility in the Philippines

Posted on June 19, 2017 by hisyamalik Leave a comment

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EV Tax Exemption The Philippines is proposing new excise tax law that would exempt electric vehicles (EVs) from excise duty. The proposed exemptions are part of the House Bill 5636, which the House of Representatives passed on May 31, and the Senate Bill 1408 currently under consideration. The proposed law also exempts hybrid vehicles so long as its drive system “consists of

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Philippine Government Agencies Leads the Charge in Green Vehicles

Posted on June 6, 2017 by J Sammy

On May 19, Japan handed over 24 hybrid Toyota Prius cars to the Philippines government. They were part of 81 vehicles to be delivered in three batches — 77 units of hybrid technology vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EVs) and 4 units of EVs with charging stations. According to Philippine Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi, the vehicles will add emphasis to

Philippines Fast-tracks Sustainable Urban Transportation

Posted on May 30, 2017 by hisyamalik Leave a comment

President Rodrigo Duterte has put reducing the congestion and improving the Philippines’ public transportation system as among his administration’s priorities. Getting on the Fast Track In a nutshell, the plan is to seek temporary emergency powers to consolidate traffic authority over urban Manila under a single entity and to bypass bureaucratic processes to push through various infrastructure and transportation projects

Philippines Hosts Inaugural ASEAN Electric Vehicle Summit

Posted on May 15, 2017 by hisyamalik 4 comments

Two-day conference organized by EV Association Philippines (EVAP) shines spotlight on nation’s sustainable urban mobility drive amid a growing air pollution problem. Air pollution and traffic congestion are growing issues across major Southeast Asian (ASEAN) cities as rapid growth comes with growing urbanisation and motorisation. The impact, both on urban health and local economy, cannot be understated. The Asian Development Bank estimates that

New Online Delivery App to meet Filipinos Rising Logistics Demands

Posted on November 24, 2016 by J Sammy Leave a comment

Lalamove, a Hong Kong based startup offering on-demand logistics in China and across Asia established its presence in the Philippines early November. Offering Philippines businesses, enterprises and e-commerce startups a consumer-facing app, Lalamove’s “Uber For Logistics” model comes into play via independent “transporters” or “drivers” on the road to provide cost-effective door-to-door package delivery in an hour, thanks to the rising ride-sharing economy in

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