Changan BlueCore, first launched in 2011, opened a new era in Changan engine technology with the promise of a powerful, clean, and quiet driving experience. In 2019, Changan’s research and development team followed it up with the BlueCore NE Platform. Still based on the pioneering design, BlueCore NE complies with current emission and fuel consumption …
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Contraceptive hormone doses can be reduced by as much as 92% without impacting their effectiveness, new math research from the University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) has found. Most contraceptives available today contain either or both estrogen and progesterone hormones to block ovulation, the phase of the menstrual cycle wherein an egg is …
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San Miguel Corp (SMC), through its food unit San Miguel Foods, has purchased over 1.3 million metric tons of corn amounting to P23.9 billion from farmers nationwide since 2020 to date. This is part of the company’s continuing initiative to source raw materials for its food products directly from local growers to help boost farm …
Porsche AG and Norsk Hydro ASA will work together to further improve eco strategies and reduce the carbon footprint of Porsche’s car models by using low-carbon aluminum and extrusions from Hydro. In addition, the two companies will collaborate on an innovative value chain concept for battery materials and their recycling. The German luxury sports car …
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Volunteers led by Toyota Motor Philippines Corp (TMP) recently headed to the coast of Lian, Batangas for a mangrove-planting activity as part of the “All-Toyota Green Wave Project” (Green Wave), TMP’s expansive and multisectoral effort towards carbon neutrality and biodiversity conservation within its network amidst the severe threat of global climate change. In observance of …
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San Miguel Corp (SMC) is in talks with the local government of Mindoro, through Governor Humerlito Dolor, to construct a 15-km super bridge that will link Mindoro island with mainland Luzon through Batangas province. The project, which is included in the 10 programs of the Marcos administration for public-private partnership (PPP), was first proposed by …
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Globe Group’s 917Ventures, Ayala Corp, and Gogoro Inc made history last April 24 as they launched Gogoro Smartscooters and battery-swapping in the Philippines—introducing a new era in sustainable transportation that brings together smart, convenient and accessible electric two-wheelers to customers. The announcement was made at a ceremony at the Globe headquarters in Bonifacio Global City …
The Philippines has long lagged behind the rest of the world in terms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics or STEM learning. In 2018, the country was the second worst out of 79 countries worldwide in terms of science and mathematics performance of high school students. This has prompted physics professor and current Dean of …
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Nissan Philippines recently announced an approximately 30% price reduction for the new Nissan Leaf, in accordance with Executive Order No.12 issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr dated January 13, 2023. EO 12 temporarily reduces import duties on electric vehicles (EVs), parts, and components for five years. The new Nissan Leaf is now available at a …
7-Eleven Inc recently announced 7Charge, its new, proprietary EV charging network and app that delivers a convenient and reliable fast-charging experience at select 7 Eleven stores in the United States, and soon in Canada. Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises, and licenses more than 13,000 stores in the States and Canada. The company claims …
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