Electric flex

Foton PHL showcases all-BEV CV lineup

- By Kap Maceda Aguila

THE PATH to motoring electrification is getting increasingly well-paved — and wider — all the time, as more brands and their fully electric models are filling up various vehicle categories, from small passenger cars all the way up to large tractor heads.

It's starting to look like an embarrassment of EV (electric vehicle) riches, even if it seems we are still wanting in terms of charging infrastructure rollout and ubiquity.

That was the veritable crux of the message from Foton Motor Philippines recently, which hosted an event right at its assembly facility in the Clark Freeport Zone. Dubbed “EV Forward,” it was a chance for the Chinese brand with a considerable presence and history in the country (including its production line) to collect and flex all of its battery electric vehicle offerings.

Foton Motor Philippines Deputy Sales Director Joshua Sytin, in a speech, described the event as a “glimpse into the future of transport logistics — one that is cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable.” He stressed that the company’s “commitment doesn’t stop at delivering electric vehicles. We are dedicated to providing a complete ecosystem designed to support... operations with integrated, future-ready solutions.”