Meralco unveils first Philippines e-vehicle charging station

Philippines first electric vehicle (e-vehicle) charging station has been unveiled by Manila Electric Co (Meralco). The firm says that replication of the initial US$34,000 plus station may take place in order to ensure other areas have the same station. Priority sectors and interested partner firms such as public transport operators will receive help from Meralco to produce the e-vehicle charging technology.
August 5, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Philippines first electric vehicle (e-vehicle) charging station has been unveiled by 7437 Manila Electric Company (Meralco).

The firm says that replication of the initial US$34,000 plus station may take place in order to ensure other areas have the same station.

Priority sectors and interested partner firms such as public transport operators will receive help from Meralco to produce the e-vehicle charging technology.
Highway & Network Management

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • IRF World Congress: moving ahead
    October 18, 2024
    On the last day of the three-day IRF World Congress in Istanbul, attendees heard what can work best, what can be improved and what the future might hold for those pursuing sustainable goals. David Arminas reports.
    Read More
  • Yanmar unveils hydrogen concepts and e-powertrain package
    March 11, 2025

    Yanmar is unveiling a range of cutting-edge engine technologies, including innovative hydrogen concepts and the company’s latest e-powertrain package.

    The manufacturer is growing its multi-fuel combustion technology with the development of an off-road hydrogen engine and is unveiling two initial concepts.

    Read More
  • Electric charging and battery strategy
    May 9, 2012
    Major developments are in hand with regard to providing charging solutions for electric vehicles. This has been seen as a barrier to the introduction of electric vehicles on a widespread basis but various manufacturers are now developing systems to deal with the issue.Siemens and BMW are working on an easy-to-use fast charging plug for electric cars. This system will allow sufficient charging for a 100km range in less than 30 minutes.
    Read More
  • First pure-EV available for consumers in China
    April 25, 2012
    With public EV charging infrastructure achieving critical mass in the city of Shenzhen, China, BYD has announced that its five-passenger, long-range, all-electric cross-over vehicle, the BYD e6, will be available for consumer purchases (previously available for fleet purchases). Consumers in Shenzhen will receive a substantial government subsidy — equivalent to about US$18,000 – and the final price to consumers will be around US$38,500.
    Read More

Highlighted Content