Manila, Sept. 2 -- An official of the Department of Energy (DOE) is optimistic about higher registration of electric vehicles (EVs) once an executive order clarifying rules on the use of EVs comes out.

DOE Energy Utilization Management Director Patrick Aquino, in an interview with the Philippine News Agency on Tuesday, said an Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) technical working group has already submitted its recommendations to the Office of the President.

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