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VinFast Opens Shop in the Philippines, Expanding Its Southeast Asian Presence

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Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, supported by Vietnam’s largest conglomerate Vingroup, made a grand entrance into the Philippine EV market on May 31. This expansion into the Philippines, following successful entries.

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VinFast Officially Launches In The Philippines

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Manila, Philippines — VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) today announces it will officially enter the Philippine electric vehicle market in late May 2024 with its diverse and smart green mobility solutions. This debut strongly affirms VinFast’s commitment to being a leader across Southeast Asian markets and its mission to promote the.

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BYD Charges Philippine Market With Its All-EV Lineup

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The Philippine distributor of BYD vehicles has switched into high gear now with a complete lineup of electric cars. At the recently held Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), Solar Transport and Automotive Resources Corp., the company reintroduced the Dolphin and Tang, and launched the Han.

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Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit To Push More Vehicle Electrification, Infrastructure, Battery Development, & Policy Dialogue

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The Philippines was thrust into using electric vehicles in the transportation sector primarily to cut pollution caused by the proliferation of two-stroke motorcycles. As early as 2012, the country had a mass transport electrification program sponsored by the Philippine government and the Asia Development Bank (ADB).

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EV Enthusiasts, Observers Say the Philippine EV Sector Is Gaining Momentum

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After the successful running of the 11th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) two weekends ago, the electric vehicle community in the country said in various social media posts that the country is on track towards an “electrified” future. “We

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Philippine EV Summit Shows Positive Developments, Predicts 6.6 million EVs On The Road By 2030

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Over 6 million electric vehicles will ply the streets of the Philippines by 2030, if the forecast of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) as announced at the 11th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) 2023 becomes reality. “It

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Nissan Officially Electrifies Philippine Car Market with the LEAF

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Nissan introduced the LEAF to the Philippines on May 9, officially plugging the country into the electric vehicle era. Nissan Philippines Inc. NPI), the local sales distribution unit which is partly owned by Nissan Motor Corp. of Japan, is focused on an ecosystem approach to LEAF sales and support.