11th EV summit to focus on localizing supply chain
THE Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) will spearhead the staging of the 2023 Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) that will focus on strengthening and localizing electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chains to further support a wider adoption of EVs.
The event is in collaboration with the Manila Electric Company and in partnership with the Department of Energy (DoE) and Nissan Philippines Inc. It will be held from October 19 to 21 at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City.
The three-day exhibition will also showcase foreign and local players exhibiting the latest EV models, battery and charging technologies, and other innovative products and solutions.
The 11th PEVS will come a year after Republic Act 11697 or the “Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act” was enacted. “Following its enactment, the national government also approved an executive order temporarily removing import duties on completely built-up units of EVs for five years,” said EVAP president Edmund Araga.
He added that the DoE also released the Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry, envisioning a domestic EV industry with a strong export potential and greater push for EV adoption nationwide. Other government agencies are also providing support, including the Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Transportation, Department of the Interior and Local Government, and the Department of Science and Technology.
“Another development that we are excited about is the establishment of the Philippine Battery Consortium in addressing concerns on battery supplies and costs. That will be launched during the 11th PEVS,” Araga said.
He added they are engaging in collaborative activities with industry players with assistance from the country’s neighbors in Southeast Asia in coming up with an alternative battery component production utilizing indigenous minerals. This can result in a cost reduction in the prices of EVs.
The 11th EVS will also hold learning sessions on how other countries implement and succeed in developing EV supply chains, electrified ridehailing, green logistics, e-bus services and e-taxi fleets as well as ensuring safety in EV operations and battery manufacturing and servicing.
‘”Through a series of focused panel discussions, we intend to situate the Philippine EV supply chain and exploit existing capabilities of local auto parts, electronics and CIT sectors as well as discuss the incentives program of the government,” added Araga who is also continuously calling for unwavering support from public and private sectors to further accelerate EV adoption in the country.