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
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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
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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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San Miguel Corp (SMC) is working closely with the local government of Quezon City to integrate walking and cycling with public transport starting with the construction of its MRT-7 elevated guideway that broke ground last April 14. This facility that SMC, through its infrastructure arm, will build along West Avenue in Quezon City near MRT-7’s
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Filipino researchers are one step closer to understanding engineered bamboo. A research team at the Department of Science and Technology’s Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) recently found that cross-laminated bamboo boards made from local species are a promising construction material. Explains Dr. Rico J. Cabangon, DOST-FPRDI Deputy Director and one of the researchers,
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At the 9th Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) held last March 29, ETP director Sirpa Jarvenpaa presented several key levers to globally accelerate and sustain a just energy transition. ETP (the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership) is a multi-donor collaboration formed by government and philanthropic partners to accelerate the sustainable energy transition in the region in
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