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TessDrive goes on a new e-bike tour around Bulacan

Cycling tourism enthusiast and TessDrive editor Aries B. Espinosa recently went on a cycling tour around Bulacan using his Paselec GS9-Plus electric bike. Aries, along with seven other cyclists comprising the Cycling Adventures and Advocates (Cycad) and the Senior and Junior Bikers of Quezon City-Caloocan City, toured the eastern portion of Bulacan province, passing through […]

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Nissan Leaf EV has strong potential for disaster response

In a joint effort to bolster the Blue Switch program, Nissan Philippines and the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) held a ceremonial signing of an agreement on March 17 to announce their partnership. The partnership demonstrates the capabilities of the Nissan Leaf EV as an efficient yet sustainable aid for disaster response to natural calamities and gives an avenue

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Car companies offer free help for motorists this Holy Week

To help motorists safely navigate to their destinations during this Holy Week break, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) and Changan are offering motorist assistance services and programs for their customers. Toyota Holy Week assistance Motorists can avail of a free 21-point vehicle safety inspection at any authorized Toyota dealer and service center (excluding body and paint centers)

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Nissan unveils new X-in-1 system to cut EV-making costs

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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Expert explains impact of traditional medicines on diseases

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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Simple ideas and tips for healthy plant-based diet

Last February 16, plantbasednews.org listed down meal ideas and tips, from a nutritionist’s point of view, for those about to adopt a plant-based diet. Photo by Geraud Pfeiffer Excerpts from the story: “Someone transitioning from an omnivore to a vegan diet may wonder how to get sufficient nutrients and replace their favorite meals with healthy plant-based options.

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