In a bid to accelerate the utilization of electric vehicles (EV) in the country, the Department of Energy (DOE) proposed the temporary removal of import tariffs on electric motorcycles.
During the 11th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit held Thursday, DOE Secretary Raphael Lotilla said the government continues to find more ways to help improve EV adoption in the country. The number of EV sales as of end-March this year has surpassed the total EV sales for the last three years, Lotilla said.
In addition, he said the DOE has worked with stakeholders to establish mechanisms for EV charging stations, including issuance of standards. The DOST, on the other hand, has been developing a lithium-ion battery powered jeepney that produces zero emissions. It also created the country’s first hybrid electric train powered by both electricity and diesel.
“For the private sector, I am glad that you have lived up to the challenge and the opportunities that are being offered by this transition. We see increased investments in putting up more charging stations in strategic locations nationwide and using the latest innovative EV charging technology.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he wants 50 percent or more of all vehicles on roads to run on electric.
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