Eco-Mobility and Empowered Sustenance

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From left, Ryan Chan, NPI GM for sales Rolando Navarro, Lucy Torres-Gomez, Hoyos, Goho, Richard Gomez, Charlene and Willard Chan, and NPI GM for communications Dax Avenido

All new Nissan Leaf powers up Ormoc’s biggest Christmas tree

Nissan Philippines (NPI) recently visited Ormoc City to participate in the community’s annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony while advocating sustainable mobility with the 100% electric Nissan Leaf. The Leaf powered up the city’s 50-foot Christmas tree through the EV’s V2X technology, allowing the vehicle to act as a power generator. Nissan co-presented the Philippine EV Summit […]

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NYC docs to get free plant-based nutrition training

On December 16, plantbasednews.org reported that New York City had just launched a $44-million lifestyle medicine program that will include free plant-based nutrition training, and help unburden the US healthcare system. Photo credit: 1217 Chokniti Khongchum Excerpts from the story: “The initiative is a collaboration between city mayor Eric Adams and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine

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United puts big money into biofuel

United Airlines Ventures (UAV) recently announced a strategic investment in NEXT Renewable Fuels (NEXT) which permits a flagship biofuel refinery in Port Westward, Oregon, with expected production beginning in 2026. UAV could invest as much as $37.5 million into NEXT, provided that the company meets several milestone targets. NEXT is a next-generation fuels company dedicated

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Kia EV6 preview: All new, all electric

The Kia EV6, Kia’s first car with a dedicated platform for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), will be available in the Philippines soon. Previewed during the 8th Philippine International Motor Show, the EV6, along with other full-electric and hybrid vehicles, proved the advent of sustainable mobility in the country. As a manifestation of its commitment to

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South Luzon Expressways now only have 2 toll queues

Starting December 1, SMC Infrastructure has implemented its “Seamless Southern Tollways” program that eliminates the need for northbound and southbound motorists to make multiple toll stops within the South Luzon Expressways. For years, it’s been the expected travel pattern of Southern Luzon-bound motorists: stop for toll and encounter traffic buildups at the South Luzon Expressway’s

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‘Futurevores’: New term for vegans

On November 29, totallyveganbuzz .com reported that award-winning director James Cameron prefers to call vegans and those on plant-based diets “futurevores,” because the current terms don’t go far enough, and bear negative connotations. Photo credit: Oladimeji Ajegbile Excerpts from the story: “According to him, there is a better word to describe this community. Moreover, the terminology around

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