EV Sales Surge in Philippines, 1 in 4 New Vehicles Sold is Electric
The Department of Energy announced that roughly one in four new vehicles sold by major automakers in September were electric vehicles (EVs), declaring EVs have become "mainstream." This surge is supported by government efforts to reduce dependence on imported petroleum and a suspension of EV tariffs.
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