Fix of flawed EV law is long overdue

By The Editorial Board

Feb 08, 2024 12:10 am

ALBAY 2nd District Rep. Jose Ma. Clemente 'Joey' Salceda this week filed a measure that would make several crucial amendments to the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (Evida). These repairs are badly needed and long overdue, as the original Evida Law (Republic Act 11697) has served more as an example of how not to craft and implement important legislation than it has as an actual catalyst for electric vehicle (EV) development and adoption.

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