THERE are many benefits to driving a Lexus hybrid electric vehicle. They help reduce carbon emissions, are fuel efficient, are cheaper to run and now, are exempted from number coding in Greater Metro Manila.

Lexus hybrid electric owners can breathe a sigh of relief these days because according to the implementing rules and regulations of the newly passed Republic Act 11697 or the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act law, all electrified vehicles or battery electric vehicles (fully electric), hybrid vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles will not be apprehended during number coding days by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.