Mitsubishi is testing its Minicab MiEV over in Thailand

Electric vehicles already have somewhat of a presence here in the Philippine auto industry, thanks to recent introductions like the Nissan Leaf and Porsche Taycan.  They’re definitely around, but we figure it’s still going to be a bit of a while before their numbers begin to pick up.

That said, perhaps the commercial sector could be another viable way to speed EV adoption up locally. Over in neighboring Thailand, for example, a pilot study on the commercial viability of Mitsubishi’s compact EVs is already underway. 

The Japanese carmaker recently announced that it has signed a memorandum of agreement with Hitachi Transport System Group, a local logistics business, to test its Minicab MiEV in the local setting. The study will gather usage data such as mileage, charging history, and the routes the vehicle takes when it’s out.

“This study will enable us to explore…