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eVitara Singkwenta! 50 fast facts on Suzuki PH’s first BEV

By Aries B. Espinosa Long recognized for dominating the Department of Energy’s fuel economy runs—most recently at the 2025 TPLEX eco run where the Dzire Hybrid clocked 36.10 km/Lge (liter gasoline equivalent) and the Fronx Hybrid notched 24.69 km/Lge—Suzuki Philippines has anchored its success on the core Japanese philosophy of “sho-sho-kei-tan-bi” (“smaller, fewer, lighter, shorter,

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The sub-P1M BEV that gets a 5-star Euro NCAP crash rating

The GAC AION UT has achieved a prestigious 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) under its stringent 2026 testing protocols, emerging as one of the first mass-produced Chinese-brand electric models to clear the revised, stricter European assessment standards. For the Philippine market, this global accolade arrives alongside an introductory price tag

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Smart tech: Filipino air monitor and integrated MaaS

TessDrive brings you the latest breakthroughs in domestic scientific engineering, intelligent urban mobility frameworks, and digital systems transforming public health and smart transit across Philippine cities. UP chemist co-develops first Filipino air monitor The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasized this year that air quality monitoring is crucial for understanding the health effects of air pollution

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Scientists document new box jellyfish species in PH waters

The Philippines, located within the Coral Triangle, is recognized as one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems. Yet, many marine species—such as carybdeid box jellyfish—remain poorly documented. Their potent venom and ecological significance underline the importance of conducting accurate taxonomic studies on box jellyfish. Marine researchers have documented several newly recorded box jellyfish species in

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Flavors and fragrances facility opened for National Biotech Week

The DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) recently opened its Flavors and Fragrances from the Forest Technology Program (F3TP) Laboratory to visitors, in connection with the National Biotechnology Week (NBW) celebration. The visitors explored the innovative processes behind F3TP, and got a behind-the-scene look at the research and development on food and fragrance products.

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Electric power steering gearboxes of 2022 Honda Civic need to be replaced

Honda Cars Philippines Inc (HCPI) has recently announced a voluntary safety recall of 1,025 2022 Honda Civic units to replace their electric power steering gearboxes. It has been found that the gearboxes’ worm gears were improperly installed or manufactured. The grease applied on the worm gears was depleted, causing a stick slip leading to an

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