Technology

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking a significant step toward modernizing medical research by reducing the pharmaceutical industry’s reliance on animal testing. A new draft guidance specifically for monoclonal antibody cancer drugs suggests that developers can now bypass animal toxicity studies if sufficient human-based data exists. This marks a pivotal shift […]

By Tessa R. Salazar Porsche is setting high safety and durability standards for its high-voltage electric vehicle (EV) batteries, aiming to match the lifespan of combustion engines—at least 15 years or 300,000 km. This rigorous approach is detailed in the company’s recent publication, “Cell research at Porsche: Durability by design.” Extreme tests Porsche subjects its

Honda just stole the show at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 by tapping into their past to define their future. In a stunning reveal, the company announced the return of the Prelude, a name that makes any enthusiast’s heart beat faster. But this isn’t just a nostalgia act. The new Prelude is a “specialty sports

By Tessa R. Salazar Some of the themes of Toyota’s space in the recent Japan Mobility Show 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight remind me of my parents. My mom, whom I helped care for during the final 10 years of her life, was wheelchair-bound after suffering a series of strokes. She was also a cancer

Daihatsu Motor Company Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp, presents a mini battery electric vehicle (BEV) that occupies that sweet spot in between a mini-car and a bicycle, where mobility options offer “more peace of mind than a bicycle, yet smaller than a mini vehicle.” Displayed at the Daihatsu booth in the

Honda Motor Co Ltd today presented the world premiere of the Super-ONE Prototype, a compact EV prototype, at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The Super-ONE Prototype will be on display at the Honda booth throughout the duration of the show (press days Oct. 29 and 30, public days Oct. 31 to Nov. 9). With the

Honda Motor Co Ltd today presented the world premiere of the prototype of Honda 0 α (alpha) next-generation EV at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. This prototype model will be on display at the Honda booth throughout the duration of the show (press days Oct. 29 and 30, public days Oct. 31 to Nov. 9).

The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines opened its 3-day 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit today, Oct. 23, at the SMX Convention Center Manila. The summit, which runs until Oct. 25, is themed “Charge Ahead, Ignite the EVolution,” PEVS 2025 showcases the latest innovations, technologies, and models from various EV brands such as BYD Cars

From factory floors in Japan to highways across the Philippines, Aisin has quietly powered the world’s most reliable vehicles for 6 decades. This 2025, as the brand marks its 60th anniversary, Aisin steps into the spotlight not only to celebrate its rich legacy but also to remind motorists and mechanics: Aisin is your best match

The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) maintains its confidence that the country’s electric vehicle (EV) sector would continue to gear up towards more sustainable, innovative, and transformative mobility for more Filipinos. During the recent pre-event press conference of the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) held in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City,