Nissan Philippines Inc. recently signed a partnership agreement with the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) that will allow the Foundation to use Nissan’s full electric vehicle (EV), the LEAF, for its disaster response and recovery activities.
Nissan partnered with PDRF as part of their Blue Switch initiative to build an ecosystem using EV technologies in addressing social concerns such as disaster response, climate change, responsible travel, and energy management.
“Nissan is proud to be part of the roster of private companies which partnered with PDRF. We are very excited to see how the Nissan LEAF can assist PDRF in providing innovative and sustainable solutions to minimize the impacts and recover from disasters. This partnership is the next step in our strategy towards a more sustainable and resilient future for the country,” said Nissan president Juan Hoyos.
Based on the agreement, Nissan will lend LEAF EVs to PDRF to be used as emergency response vehicles.
The Nissan LEAF has vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology which allows bi-directional charging and use the EV’s battery to transfer power to other sources. Its reliable power source can supply electricity to affected communities and emergency responses during disasters.
The partnership will also enable the 2 organizations to explore efficient and sustainable ways to respond to disasters and mitigate the impact of climate change. The partnership is aligned with PDRF’s commitment to more green and sustainable approaches to disaster response.
“PDRF is grateful to Nissan for this innovative partnership. Their LEAF electric vehicle will be an important asset when we confront challenges going forward,” said PDRF president Rene Meily.
