PHILIPPINES ELECTRIC BUS MARKET
INTRODUCTION
In this environment, EBs with the potential for widespread adoption of bus-to-grid integration (BGI) technology can provide various advantages.
BGI could help with load balancing, backup power, voltage and frequency regulation, reducing peak loads, reducing grid load forecasting uncertainty, and increasing renewable energy adoption.
Alternatively, in the last decade, EB charging technology and battery capacity have improved from slow charging and poor capability to ultrafast charging and large capacity and EBs have emerged as a critical component in replacing traditional diesel or gasoline-powered bus operations with EBs.
PHILIPPINES ELECTRIC BUS MARKET DEVELOPMENTS AND INNOVATIONS
| S No | Overview of Development | Development Detailing | Region of Development | Possible Future Outcomes |
| 1 | FPH to launch electric bus service | First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPH), managed by Lopez, is starting electric bus service projects in a number of its facilities. | Philippines | This would enhance better Technological Controls |
| 2 | Ev Dynamics delivers over 70 electric minibuses to the Phils | The delivery is part of a long-term supply deal between the company and Global Electric Transport (GET) Worldwide, which was signed in March of this year. | Philippines | This would enhance better Technological Controls |
| 3 | Zero-Emission Electric Busses to Be Deployed in the Philippines | The Philippines’ first electric vehicle firm delivered electric buses in the city of Manila in March of last year. | Philippines | This would enhance better Technological Controls |
| 4 | ADB Approves $51 Million Battery-Electric Bus Project in the Kyrgyz Republic | The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted a $50.65 million loan to assist the Kyrgyz Republic in the purchase of battery-electric buses and the improvement of transportation infrastructure. | Philippines | This would enhance better Technological Controls |
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
The battery’s discharging and recharging properties can effectively extend the battery life for the EBs’ internal activities. Global electric bus usage is expected to triple by 2025 as a result of effective policy execution and falling battery costs.
In a 520-hectare special economic zone in Batangas, the transportation corporation group has also finalised a separate agreement with an electric transformer manufacturing company, another of the Philippines’ EV transportation subsidiaries, for the use of the first electric bus by the public transit company’s workforce.
FPH is a leading mobiliser of the various explorer oriented electric vehicle manufacturer requirements in the market. As part of its war against climate change, it is initiating electric bus service programmes in several facilities within the group, starting in Batangas in the fourth quarter.
On a single charge, the 30-passenger COMET buses can travel up to 100 kilometres. A Wi-Fi connection, a GPS (global positioning system) device, and other amenities, such as a contact-tracking app, are included on every bus.
BYD Inc. has been one of the most advanced solution provider in the used car requirements. The State-of-the-art batteries, controllers, and motors are among 6F’s core competencies.
BYD develops, tests, and manufactures these fundamental technologies as a complete system. The BYD 6F is able to reach the highest standard of achievement, endurance, and dependability as a result of this.
The integrated software for superior performance in medium-duty applications optimises power and torque. The BYD 6F, when combined with BYD’s superior battery chemistry, has more than enough energy to work for the full day while emitting zero emissions.
COMPANIES PROFILED
- Hyundai Inc.
- Yutong
- ZhonTong Inc
- BYD Auto Co. Ltd
- Proterra Inc.
- AB Volvo
- Olectra Greentech Limited
- Tata Motors
- Nissan
- Daimler
- Toshiba
- Hyundai Kia Group JV
- Zentropy
- EmVcon
- CT&T United
- Ioniq Inc.
- Jinwoo SMC
