Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai Trucks and Buses in the Philippines, strengthens its commitment to innovation and sustainable progress at the Hyundai Truck and Bus Mobility EV-olution Expo, held May 2, 2025 at the Filinvest Tent, Alabang. The event showcased HARI’s latest lineup of cutting-edge mobility solutions, reinforcing its role as a vital partner in the country’s journey toward a future-ready and resilient transportation system.
Timed on the month of the nation’s celebration of the Filipino worker and anchored on its vision to be a “Partner in Every Way,” HARI unveiled solutions that go beyond vehicles, opening to participants future-forward options to succeed in business today.
A key highlight was the launch of HARI’s initial lineup of electric commercial vehicles (ECV), signifying its commitment to sustainability and clean and efficient mobility. 
The Hyundai Mighty Electric is a light-duty electric truck powered by a 120-kW permanent magnet synchronous motor, producing 163 ps and 32.6 kg-m of torque. With a 114.5 kWh lithium-ion battery, the Mighty EV offers an all-electric range of 260 km. Charging is efficient, with a 100 kW DC charger providing a full charge in just 71 minutes. The Mighty Electric offers businesses multiple applications; and dealerships can coordinate with HARI’s partner builder, HARI’s partner builder, Centro Manufacturing Corporation, to customize the Mighty Electric to their specific business requirements.
Meanwhile, the Hyundai County Electric redefines people movers with its 150-kW (204 ps) motor, delivering 40.3 kg-m of torque and a range of 303 kilometers per full charge. Equipped with a 128-kWh lithium-ion battery and rapid 72-minute charging time, the Hyundai County Electric signifies the future of transportation that is clean, quiet, and comfortable.
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Also launched was the HARI Cab, a locally assembled Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) workhorse tailored for Filipino communities. Powered by a Euro 4 D4CC diesel engine, it offers 160 ps at 3,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 40 kg-m at 1,250-2,800 rpm. With a 2,891-cc displacement and a 100-liter fuel tank, the vehicle delivers best-in-class performance while supporting local jobs and transport efficiency for both urban and rural areas.
HARI Vice Chairman, President, and CEO Ms. Maria Fe Perez-Agudo led the expo’s opening, welcoming esteemed guests from Hyundai Motor Company Korea and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP).
Addressing the event, Ms. Agudo highlighted HARI’s bold bid to transform and position itself as a key player in driving smart businesses through smart mobility. For further information, contact: Paulo Cuento (0926) 118 5785 [email protected]
“We are here not just to see what’s new, but to shape what comes next, harnessing our drive, ingenuity, and ambition to push the boundaries of mobility and business,” she affirmed.
The Mobility Expo also introduced HARI’s Byahenyo Program, envisioned to be a movement for empowering local entrepreneurs through world-class vehicles and the promotion of best practices that will raise standards in doing business in the Philippines. At its heart, the Byahenyo is not just the hero behind the wheel — but the driving force behind the business. By throwing the spotlight on entrepreneurship and leadership, the Byahenyo Program speaks to those who move enterprises forward — fueling success and bridging smart mobility with smart entrepreneurship.
“HARI is not just about smarter vehicles,” said Ms. Agudo. “It’s about the Byahenyo, or the human genius behind the business. We want to establish an ecosystem populated by forward-thinking pioneers, early adopters, and visionaries capable of transforming challenges into opportunities, complexity into clarity, and mere transactions into lasting partnerships.”
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Through initiatives like these, HARI remains at the forefront of introducing transport solutions that power Filipino dreams, aligned with the government’s efforts to build a stronger, greener future for every Filipino.
