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VinFast e-Bikes: Battery swaps, flood tech, and low TCO

TessDrive examines how VinFast E-Motorcycle’s inaugural Philippine portfolio—anchored by the Evo, Feliz II, and Viper—is dismantling cost, range, and flooding hesitations through flexible battery subscriptions, V-Green swapping hubs, and IP67-rated waterproofing. VinFast E-Motorcycles challenge 110cc–125cc scooter norms Two months following its nationwide debut—marked by the simultaneous opening of 21 dealerships—VinFast E-Motorcycle Philippines is reshaping consumer […]

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Plant fuel: Cancer defense, heart health, and tofu wins

TessDrive brings you research-backed nutritional insights and evidence-based dietary breakthroughs, examining how whole plant-based foods, legumes, and functional staples strengthen cellular defense, lower cardiovascular risk, and advance sustainable living. Cruciferous veggies linked to 20% drop in colon cancer risk Original Article: Study: Eating Cruciferous Vegetables Could Lower Colon Cancer Risk by 20 Percent by Charlotte

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Green SM launches eMotorbike taxi in Jakarta; Manila next?

Green SM (operating as Green GSM in the Philippines) has officially launched its first international electric motorbike taxi service in Jakarta, Indonesia, expanding its pure-electric fleet beyond 4-wheeled cabs to dynamic 2-wheeled urban transport. For commuters and transport observers in the Philippines, the move carries significant local implications. In Metro Manila—where motorcycle taxis like Angkas,

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As signups begin, 14th PEVS tackles energy crunch, EV boom

Against the backdrop of persistent geopolitical conflict in the Middle East and ongoing volatility across international crude oil markets, the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) has opened the registration for the 14th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS). Staged under the theme “Driving Asean Forward: Building an Integrated Electric Mobility Ecosystem,” the 3-day gathering

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EV Ecosystems: Evro 100K-user milestone and VinFast RVG

TessDrive brings you the latest developments across digital charging networks, infrastructure milestones, and financial residual value programs accelerating sustainable mobility adoption in the Philippines. Evro Hits 100,000 users as PH’s leading EV charging app Evro, the official digital electric vehicle (EV) partner app of the ACMobility charging network, has officially surpassed 100,000 registered users, solidifying

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1,500-km road trip shows how BEVs tackle inter-island travel

There is no better way to test a vehicle’s long-range capabilities than through real-world driving. As the Philippines continues to expand its charging network, two Filipino EV owners put this to the test, demonstrating that long-distance, fully electric travel across the country is already a practical reality. For GAC owners Romel Emperado and Rommel Laranjo,

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Eco Transit: Fleet modernization, EV growth and storage

TessDrive brings you the latest developments across public transport modernization, nationwide electric vehicle (EV) growth, battery-swapping networks, inclusive auto financing, and commercial energy storage infrastructure. Isuzu deploys modern PUVs in Batangas Isuzu Philippines Corp (IPC), in partnership with dealer partner Isuzu Calapan, formally turned over two units of the Isuzu NPR85 Class III Modern Public

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‘Live Daring’: New Nissan Kicks e-Power debuts in PH

Four years after introducing self-charging electric-drive mobility to the local crossover segment, Nissan Philippines officially launched the All-New Nissan Kicks e-Power. First previewed at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), the second-generation subcompact crossover brings updated styling, upgraded digital connectivity, and Nissan ProPILOT driver-assist technology. Pure electric motor drive without plug-in charging The new

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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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