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Airbus ‘sets sail’ to fuel savings in maritime operations

In keeping with its purpose of pioneering sustainable aerospace and supporting production ramp-up, Airbus is adopting an innovative sail technology to enable one of its chartered cargo vessels crossing the Atlantic to save on fuel and cut down on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Airbus will equip one of its vessels used to transport aircraft subassemblies, […]

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Airbus joins New Zealand’s hydrogen ecosystem partners

Airbus and Air New Zealand’s partnership on hydrogen-fueled aviation has entered a new phase by welcoming the country’s key “hydrogen ecosystem” players. The partnership aims to deploy a hydrogen hub in New Zealand, starting with Christchurch International Airport. The resulting consortium will pave the way to further act upon New Zealand’s—and the wider aviation industry’s—collective

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Gogoro unveils battery-swapping subscription plans in the Philippines

Gogoro Philippines, a leader in electric mobility and battery-swapping technology, announces the availability of its innovative energy plans in the country in time for its commercial launch. In yet another milestone in Gogoro’s entry into the Philippine market, Gogoro unveils its Swap-and-Go subscription plans as it begins the sale of its Smartscooters and activates its

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Former dumpsite now a skills development center for 2,500 Tondo families

Marking its 133rd anniversary, San Miguel Corp (SMC), through its San Miguel Foundation (SMF), has unveiled the latest and largest addition to its Better World Community Centers—a 3,700-sqm facility near the former Smokey Mountain landfill that will serve as a learning and skills development center for 2,500 families or roughly 12,500 individuals from the historically

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Bee nests inspire scientists to make ‘smart’ materials

Bee nests are a marvel of natural engineering that have inspired human engineers and inventors for centuries. Now, Filipino researchers are investigating ways to create porous materials that not only mimic the strengths of beehives but are also able to selectively trap microparticles. These new materials have potential uses in everything from water purifiers to

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Mercedes-Benz opens first high-power charging stations

Mercedes-Benz has opened its first high-power charging stations in various regions. The move implements the company’s far-reaching plans to expand its global charging infrastructure. The first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hubs went into operation this October in Atlanta, Georgia, Chengdu (China), and Mannheim (Germany). By the end of 2024, Mercedes-Benz aims to further expand its global charging

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TMP Tech hosts Asean-Korea automotive training

The Toyota Motor Philippines School of Technology (TMP Tech), a world-class automotive technical training hub in Laguna, is the host institution to implement the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Republic of Korea (Asean-ROK) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Mobility Program. As the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (Tesda) Two Stars

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Unplug and Play: Volvo PH rolls out all-electric C40 and XC40 Recharge models

Volvo Philippines has just recently launched its two new all-electric models, the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin and the XC40 Recharge Twin. “We are thrilled to introduce the Volvo C40 and the Volvo XC40. These models both carry Volvo Cars’ ambition of becoming a fully electric car company by 2030. We believe it’s time for the

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