Nissan has just unveiled its new approach to electrified powertrain development, which it calls Nissan X-in-1. Under the X-in-1 system, core electric vehicle (EV) and e-Power powertrain components will be shared and modularized, resulting in a 30% reduction, compared to 2019, in development and manufacturing costs by 2026. Through the X-in-1 approach, Nissan aims to […]
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The Philippines’ most comprehensive trade event focusing on water, wastewater, and energy is mounting its newest editions, bigger and better. Water Philippines 2023, in its 6th edition, and PhilEnergy 2023, in its 3rd edition, are set from March 22 to 24 at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Philippines. Both events are expected to welcome
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TessDrive editor Aries B. Espinosa goes on a new e-bike adventure, this time going farther east of Metro Manila, into the history- and culture-rich towns of Rizal and Laguna provinces, culminating in a lung-busting push up the incredibly steep narrow road leading to the summit of Mount Pingas in Pakil town in Laguna. This 95-km
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New research from the University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) has found a conclusive link between stress, altered light-dark cycles—such as in the cases of night shift workers and frequent international travelers—and breast cancer. Image by Weand Ybañez Molecular biologist Dr. Pia Bagamasbad and her student, Weand Ybañez, at the UPD-National Institute of
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Excitement and anticipation surrounded the halls of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) last February 25 as the 6th Indie-Siyensya Filmmaking Competition organized by the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) marked its first physical awarding ceremony after almost three years and two seasons of virtual runs. “K5: Katutubong Kahoy Kontra Krisis sa
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The road to Marawi isn’t filled with product advertisements or political posters, but with an unusual number of banners congratulating graduates and board passers who benefited from the DOST scholarship program. Even first-time travelers get the message loud and clear—the Maranaos highly value education. It’s not surprising that after the 2017 Marawi siege, one of
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Traditional medicines in the Philippines have endured centuries of colonization. Now, modern science is able to shed a different light on these ancient and oftentimes misunderstood practices, showing us that there are always new things to learn from the old ways. Photo by Jaikishan Patel/Unsplash.com There are over 1,500 known medicinal plants in the Philippines,
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Inteco, one of the pioneer Isuzu dealer partners of Isuzu Philippines Corp (IPC), donated last February 16 an Isuzu ambulance to the Likhaan Center for Women’s Health (Likhaan). The handover ceremony was held at the showroom of Isuzu Quezon Avenue and was headed by women’s rights advocate Senator Risa Hontiveros, Likhaan board chair Dr. Guy
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The country’s leading and biggest water expo focusing on water supply, sanitation, industrial wastewater treatment, and water purification is staging a comeback after a three-year hiatus due to the ongoing pandemic. Water Philippines Expo 2023 is set from March 22 to 24, 2023 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Organized by Informa Markets
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Last February 14, totallyveganbuzz.com reported that Moby had just released a new film titled “Punk Rock Vegan Movie”, which also marks his debut as a director. Image: YouTube screengrab of ‘Punk Rock Vegan Movie’ Excerpts from the story: “The movie has been written, directed, and scored by the vegan activist and delves into ‘the surprising history of
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