But bucking the trend in launching fully electric crossovers and SUVs, Foton is blazing a new trail by launching the first locally available pure electric version of a vehicle that's even closer to the heart of the Filipino-the passenger van.
It is all part of the brand's exhibit for this year's PIMS, which has a theme of "Dare. Drive.
The Future Redefined." Foton is an official mobility partner for this year's PIMS.
"We are excited to once again showcase at this year's Philippine International Motor Show the world-class design, quality, and technology that Foton has to offer, particularly our new fully electric and hybrid models that span a wide range of automotive segments," said Foton Motor Philippines General Manager Levy Santos.
THE NEW FOTON TRAVELLER SIERRA EV
Foton's new electric passenger van is called the Traveller Sierra EV, and it's poised to electrify the van segment by being the first-ever fully electric passenger van in the Philippines. The launch is consistent with the brand's model electrification, after launching the country's firstever fully electric light-duty truck in the Foton Tornado EV and the first fully electric pickup in the Foton Thunder EV within the last 12 months.
The Traveller Sierra EV has a driving range of 303 kilometers, thanks to its generous 77.28 kWh battery capacity. It has a strong power output of 181 hp and 330 Newton-meters of torque, giving it responsive acceleration and a top speed of 120 km/h. It also has a DC fast-charging capability of 1 hour and 7 hours on a regular AC outlet.
It boasts a 5-year/200,000-km warranty for its electric system.
This story is from the October 24, 2024 edition of The Philippine Star.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the October 24, 2024 edition of The Philippine Star.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MMFF AT 50: WHAT MAKES EACH FILM WORTH WATCHING?
THAT TIME OF THE year has come when the Metro Manila Film Festival MMFF), which is having its golden edition, presents a collection of films that are in stark contrast in terms of narrative and theme. There are two or even more, however, that may belong to the same genre classification.
PIOLO GRATEFUL FOR LOVE TEAM WITH JUDAY: THAT MADE ME BECOME MAINSTREAM
In the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) official entry “The Kingdom,” Piolo Pascual essays the role of an outcast farmer who is shunned by society but becomes an unlikely hero in the kingdom's quest for change.
COUNTDOWN TO SPLENDOR AT NEWPORT WORLD RESORTS
Newport World Resorts sets the stage for an unforgettable New Year celebration.
A TOAST TO LOCAL FLAVORS: FILIPINO FRUITS IN CRAFT COCKTAILS
A drinks menu caught my attention last Dec. 2 during chef Miko Calo’s AVEC Series at Makati Shangri-La’s Sage Bar, which ran from Nov. 18 to Dec. 9.
HOW I ALMOST MISSED ZEROBASEONE'S TIMELESS WORLD' IN MANILA
As much as I love Zerobaseone, I have to admit that the Manila leg of their concert didn’t start off well — at least for me.
Cost reduction, competitive pressure driving AI adoption in Phl
The need to reduce costs and pressure from competition are key drivers for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among companies in the Philippines, but limited use cases and scalability challenges are obstacles to fully leveraging the technology, according to IBM.
Aboitiz, partners allot over P2 B for wind farm grid integration
Lihangin Wind Energy Corp. (LWEC), a joint venture of Aboitiz Renewables Inc., Vivant Energy Corp. and Singapore-based Vena Energy, is spending over P2 billion for the transmission connection of its massive wind farm in northern Samar.
ICTSI Receives Maiden Container in Indonesia
The International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has welcomed its first container call in East Java, showing the capability of its Indonesian project to handle different kinds of vessels.
PEZA, DOLE sign data sharing agreement to streamline visa processing
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have signed a data sharing agreement to streamline the PEZA visa application process as part of efforts to improve ease of doing business.
Fisherfolk poverty to worsen if big fishers enter municipal waters
Non-government organizations assailed the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a Malabon Regional Trial Court ruling of allowing commercial fishers within the 15-kilometer municipal waters as it would accelerate depletion of fish stocks at the expense of small fishers.
