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DOE: Safety rules on transporting EVs being drafted after MV June Aster tragedy

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17 September 2026

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Philippines

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Fusion42 · 17 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Department of Energy is drafting new safety rules for the transportation of electric vehicles following the MV June Aster tragedy. These measures aim to prevent similar accidents and improve regulatory oversight in EV logistics.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Electric Vehicles.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must prepare for new rules on moving electric vehicles that will change how logistics players handle EVs in the Philippines. Compliance will become critical as safety governs access to transport routes and clients.

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