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ITOCHU and JGC Launch Large-scale Bio-ethanol Production and Power Plant Businesses in the Philippines

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ITOCHU Corporation and JGC Corporation have agreed to participate in large-scale bio-ethanol production and power supply businesses in the Philippines together with other local partners. The newly formed joint venture, Green FUture Innovations, Inc. GFII”), will become a new operating company for the business.

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Tesla maintains hiring efforts in the Philippines

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After opening its first store in one of Metro Manila’s most prominent areas, Tesla Philippines now seems to be focusing on growing its headcount in the Southeast Asian country. This could be seen in the job openings for Tesla Philippines that remain on the company’s Careers website. TSLA Tesla is expanding hiring in the Philippines.

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Philippines builds its own EV battery plant 

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The Philippines is embracing the world of electric vehicles. On Monday, September 30, 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines inaugurated the country’s first battery plant for electric vehicles. Tesla starts hiring for potential Philippines expansion The new EV battery plant is located in New Clark City.

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Tesla loan approvals to get fast tracked by Philippine banks–with high interest

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A number of banks in the Philippines recently promoted their financing packages for Tesla customers in the country. While the financing packages would likely attract a good number of customers to the electric vehicle maker, the interest rates for Model 3 and Model Y loans in the Philippines are extremely high.

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Future Fuel Strategies: 40+ countries developing light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards

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Several countries in the last year—including Kenya, Chile, the Philippines and Thailand—have implemented LDV fuel economy policies. All are among the top 15 vehicle markets worldwide: nearly 80% of new LDVs sold globally are currently subject to some kind of GHG emission or fuel economy standards.

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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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Nissan, Frost & Sullivan study finds 37% of Southeast Asian consumers open to buying EV

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Customers in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia emerged as the most enthusiastic about electric cars. Nissan is also exploring launch in Indonesia and Philippines. The study was conducted by Frost & Sullivan in January 2018 in six countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines.

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