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DTI wants zero tariff on electric vehicles in the Philippines

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is aiming for zero-tariff policy on imported electric vehicles (EV). Under its proposal, the DTI wants the elimination of the 30-percent tariff rate to encourage more consumers to use battery electric vehicles as their preferred mode of transportation over vehicles powered by fuel products. The Philippines is invested […]

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Filipino-made electric jeepneys introduced

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) began its locally made 23 seater electric jeepneys (e-jeepney) initial run in Muntinlupa, specifically in Alabang. EVAP engineers created the e-jeepney, while the DOST funded Php4.9 million for the prototyping, research and development of the e-jeepneys. Enrico Paringit, the […]