CHARGING AHEAD Francisco Motors dreams of competing in the EV race.

MANILA, Philippines — Francisco Motors, one of the country’s pioneering jeepney manufacturers, is preparing a $100-million investment proposal to produce two electric vehicle (EV) models under the government’s incentive program.

The pitch includes an electrified version of the iconic Filipino jeepney.

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