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Local automakers and dealers are increasingly introducing hybrid vehicles.
Among the car brands that already distribute or have distributed hybrids locally are Toyota, Hyundai, Lexus, BMW, Land Rover.
One of the last to introduce a hybrid vehicle to the local market is Mitsubishi Motors Philippines, bringing the Outlander PHEV, a compact five-passenger crossover with 4 × 4 capability that uses electric motors and a gasoline engine.
Initially only one dealer, Mitsubishi Manila Bay of Peak Motors Philippines Inc., is distributing the Outlander PHEV, touted as the world’s best-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.
But Mitsubishi says other dealers: Fast Autoworld Philippines Corporation, SFM Sales Corporation, Motor Plaza Incorporated, Mindanao Integrated Commercial Enterprises Incorporated – will carry the Outlander PHEV early next year.
Is the local market ready for PHEVs and other hybrid and electrified vehicles? Or are they being incorporated as aspirational models to show the latest technological advances of a brand?
Let’s hear it from MMPC President and CEO Mutsuhiro Oshikiri: “MMPC is very excited to launch the Outlander PHEV in the Philippine market as the car best represents Mitsubishi’s expertise in automotive engineering and its constantly evolving technology. The Philippines is one of the strongest markets for the brand and we are honored to have the opportunity to make the Outlander PHEV available here in the country. “
According to Mitsubishi, the Outlander PHEV’s powertrain has the benefits of a purely electric vehicle and a hybrid engine.
It is equipped with a two-motor 4WD system that delivers power independently to the front and rear wheels.
On full charge, the Outlander PHEV has a maximum range of 55 kilometers using only battery power. For longer trips, the 128 horsepower gasoline engine with 199 Newton meters of torque is activated.
The Outlander PHEV features Mitsubishi Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC), Active Yaw Control (AYC), Active Stability Control (ASC) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Mitigation, Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Lane Departure Assist, automatic high beams, automatic high beams and acceleration mitigation system are also added for safety. Incorrect Ultrasonic (UMS).
It also comes with an 8-inch Smartphone-Link Display Audio (SDA) system that is compatible with Android Audio.
the The Outlander PHEV is priced at Php 2.988 million.
New Isuzu milestone
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has reached another milestone worthy of congratulations.
Isuzu Philippines says it has now violated the 300,000 total sales units brand since it started operations in nineteen ninety six.
In a press release, Isuzu said it reached the new sales milestone in August.
Since starting operations 23 years ago, Isuzu said it has sold 241,389 light commercial vehicles and 58,744 commercial vehicles.
Isuzu added that for 20 of those 23 years, it was the nation’s number one truck brand.
“The company is proud to have achieved this milestone, and as we move to the next, we promise to continue to provide business solutions while advocating for local manufacturing that contributes to the Philippine economy.” said IPC President Hajime Koso.
“We are so grateful to our loyal customers, who have been champions of our brand and stand as our inspiration to achieve maximum ‘Customer Success.’ added.
Koso also thanked the 40 Isuzu dealerships across the country, as well as its parts suppliers. “This sales milestone will not be possible without them”, he said.
The subway is still on
the Metro Manila Project (MMSP) it is alive and well.
The first of six Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) that will be used for the construction of the country’s first underground rail system was unveiled during a recent Virtual visit and factory acceptance test.
The event provided transportation officials and members of the media with a virtual tour of the plant where TBMs are manufactured and assembled.
“Today, I tell you, I am happy to see and witness the virtual acceptance of the TBM. I will be happier when it finally arrives in January and February of next year. And I will be happier when it actually operates, and we will have the partial operation of the first subway, Metro Manila, before the end of the term of President Duterte ”. Secretary of the Department of Transportation Arthur P. Tugade said.
According to the DOTr, six earth pressure balance TBMs will be used to tunnel and connect the partially operable section of the metro (Valenzuela-Avenida Norte), while fourteen TBMs will be used for the remaining section of the railway project. The first two completed TBMs are scheduled to be delivered to the Philippines in late January 2021, with the others to follow shortly in February 2021.
More busway stations
the EDSA bus track continues to move towards full operations. Three other medium-sized bus stops have started to be used. These are in North Avenue, Quezon Avenue and the Nepa Q Mart.
There are now seven medium loading and unloading zones for EDSA busways. The first four were in Guadalupe, Nettles, Santolan, and Main Street.
According to DOTr, the EDSA busway will have 29 bus stops throughout.
When all EDSA bus stops are in operation, the bus travel time from Monument to the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Interchange It will be cut from 2 to 3 hours to just about 45 minutes, he added.
Zebu PUVMP
the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) continues to advance even during the Covid-19 pandemic.
the Cooperativa del Pueblo de Cebu (CPC) they have added 100 new modern PUVs, bringing their total to 170 that would serve as main routes in Metro Cebu.
Transportation officials have the right to congratulate CPC on the recent tour it took to showcase the newest addition to its fleet.
“Congratulations to the Cebu People’s Coop of Cebu City. Not only has he embraced the government’s transformative program to modernize our public transportation system, he has done so in the midst of the pandemic. A testament to sa mga Sugbuanon’s resilience and unity of purpose to overcome challenges and get things done for the good of the people of Cebu. ” LTFRB President Martin Delgra III said.
According to a DOTr press release, modern USPs are equipped with GPS, CCTV, speed limiters, front and rear cameras, and indoor TV for entertainment, as well as air conditioning systems and foam seats for a comfortable ride.
Happy motorsport !!!
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