The Philippine Jeepney Thread 2 [Archive]

nick_marayag

September 19th, 2009, 05:19 PM

Discover Manila with Jeepney Tours

INQUIRER.net

First Posted 13:33:00 09/19/2009

Filed Under: Transport, Tourism, Travel & Commuting

CALIFORNIA, United States—You can't say that you've been to Manila if you haven't had the chance to ride the cultural icon of the Philippines, the jeepney!

The jeepney is a unique transportation that can only be found in the Philippines. It was originally made from the US military jeeps that were left to the Filipinos after World War II. With great Filipino ingenuity, the body was remodeled by adding some metal roofs and decorating it with vibrant colors. It has rapidly emerged as a creative and popular means of public transportation. Tagged as the “King of the Road,” it has become an enduring symbol of Philippine pop culture.

Hence, the introduction of the concept of “Jeepney Tours,” a breakthrough in Philippine tourism that offers convenient and daily sightseeing tours to travelers staying in five-star hotels who wish to explore the best of Manila. Its main objective is to leave a positive image of the Philippines with every single ride.

The tours will take the travelers on a fascinating tour of the historical and vibrant city of Manila onboard a custom-built air-conditioned jumbo jeepney which can easily seat 20 people. A tour facilitator will join the passengers for the whole duration of the tour to point out interesting landmarks and give you brief backgrounds on the places that are visited.

Stuck in Manila traffic? Fret not! There is a videoke system onboard to keep the guests entertained on the way back. The jeepney has a cooler for storing cold bottled drinks to keep the guests refreshed and hydrated at all times.

Jeepney Tours is an essential introduction to Manila in a fun and informative way and it links the travelers to the main attractions of the city. It is a perfect gift that can be offered to visiting friends and colleagues to experience all the magical sights and sounds of Manila in an entertaining, comfortable, and secure environment.

"Jeepney Tours is a tourism breakthrough that we are extremely proud of. Despite all the challenges, our profound commitment to the tourism industry fueled us to develop a major tourism infrastructure that transports the tourists to a day filled with fascinating experiences, a day packed with cultural learning and beautiful memories that will make them remember the Philippines at its best,” says Clang Garcia, managing director of Jeepney Tours.

Jeepney Tours can be booked at major five-star hotels with Thematic Tours (listed below) to choose from:

1. Intramuros: A Cultural Heritage Tour
Metro Manila is the urban capital of the Philippines. Comprised of several bustling cities, it is the country’s bastion of modernity and cosmopolitan appeal. Manila is the premier gateway to any destination in the country. It serves its own menu of attractions and activities. Visit Manila and walk the walls of the old historical town of Intramuros and find out for yourself why it is hailed as one of the best preserved medieval cities in the world.

2. Spa and Shopping Spree
Travelers can indulge in purely pleasurable activities as they treat themselves to one fine day in Manila—one of the greatest spa and shopping destinations in Asia! From power spending down to flea market bargaining, one will never run out of options while exploring the malls of Manila, the uncontested shopper’s paradise. Tourists can pamper their body after a day of discoveries as they unwind and get the treatment they deserve amidst a relaxing atmosphere of a serene spa. What an exciting way to spend a day in the city!

3. Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Manila Bay is known for its captivating sunset. An extraordinary sight to behold because of the different play of colors decorating the sky. Before sailing away to the cruise, tourists will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Manila en route to the Manila Bay harbor where they will board a yacht to experience a memorable ride with their loved ones. Onboard, guests may explore the wide docks of the yacht, and after watching the sun go down, different wines and beverages will be served as guests enjoy the sea breeze of the cool night. Perfect for couples looking for a special romantic setting, the Sunset Cocktail Cruise is an ideal affair to remember.

4. Pampanga Escapade: Fly, Dine and Spa!
Just a short ride away to the north is the charming province of Pampanga. It is a place mixed with a proud cultural heritage and fast developing sites that cater to the international community. It is also a haven for people who want to experience the leisurely pace of the countryside. Start off your day with an English breakfast followed by a tour of a wine cellar. Then enjoy an Ultra-Light Flying experience, a sumptuous lunch and a rejuvenating spa treatment. Welcome and have a good day! "Makusuelong pamagbisita keni Pampanga."

5. The Charm of Tagaytay
Tagaytay is the perfect day trip destination outside Manila. A scenic drive to the countryside treats the traveler’s eye to sights of pineapple plantations, colorful fruit stands, flowers in bloom, ridges, and mountains swathed in green and a breathtaking view of the famous Taal Volcano, the world’s smallest volcano. Tour this extraordinary city onboard our jeepney and get to enjoy the superb food of Sonya’s English Garden, a walk around and great buys of natural products from the charming honeybee farm and a relaxing treatment at Nurture Spa offering Asian and Filipino healing traditions in native Ifugao huts from the Cordillera province.

For more info about the Jeepney Tours, please contact: Jeepney Tours, Tel. No. (63-2) 994-6636 / 638-6644, e-mail: info@jeepneytours.com, website: www.jeepneytours.com

johnmizer

September 19th, 2009, 08:02 PM

buti hinde sila nakakasuhan ng piracy

lewdsaint

September 21st, 2009, 11:12 AM

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ito ang may pinakamaganda ang gawa.

Sana puro ganito na ang jeepney.:cheers:

Actually nanalo 'yan sa pagandahan ng jeepney sponsored by ABS-CBN-Iloilo. :)

para sa akin eto magandang disenyo at yung mga GREEN & GO JEEPNEYS SA ARANETA CENTER
MABUTI PA MGA TAGA-ILOILO CITY MAY TASTE SA DISENYO NG JEEPNEYS:banana:

Kapag bulok ang jeep mo sa Iloilo mahirap kang kumuha ng pasaherong estudyante. Mapili ang mga estudyante...gaya ko noong nag-aaral pa ako sa Iloilo dedma sa amin ang walang sound system at bulok na jeep. lol :lol:

buti hinde sila nakakasuhan ng piracy

Wala pa naman! :)

habagatcentral1

September 21st, 2009, 12:54 PM

wow! those are ingenious designs! i hope we can have those in makati.
also, i'd like to see jeepney versions of airlines. imagine having international carriers plying our streets. that'd be exciting. :)
Actually, there are 2 passad jeepneys plying on Makati's streets.

At Chino Roces...I think byaheng PRC-Mantrade sya.
In Kalayaan Avenue going to Makati Avenue...pero may nakalabel na "Kamagong."

Both of the passad jeepneys still have the "F" as their first letter in their plate numbers, denoting that it was registered in Regional Office 06 of LTO (Western Visayas).

mwg12a

September 21st, 2009, 01:01 PM

That blue Isuzu jeepney looks real nice. That was in Cebu?

habagatcentral1

September 21st, 2009, 01:06 PM

That blue Isuzu jeepney looks real nice. That was in Cebu?

Iloilo. :) They are called passad jeepneys.

Cebu on the other hand, has giant jeepneys or sometimes called as "canter truck jeepneys" or "monster jeepneys" because of its size is bigger than that of an ordinary Sarao jeepney.

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Sleepwalker

September 21st, 2009, 01:09 PM

^^Optimus Prime of Cebu... :lol:

habagatcentral1

September 21st, 2009, 01:14 PM

^^Optimus Prime of Cebu... :lol:

I heard of that kang nianhi ko diha last year...Optimus Prime ang tawag sa 13-C and Mandaue bound jeepneys. :D

mwg12a

September 21st, 2009, 01:25 PM

I've never tried getting on a Jeepney in Cebu, I would love to try it also. It's just that whenever I'm in there, we always have someone who show and drive us around. The most thing I've tried alone was taxi, it's easy to get a cab in Cebu and cheaper too if you would compare it to Manila, probably because of short distances in Metro Cebu proper, besides, I probably won't find my way around Cebu, atleast at first.

glenntoy15

September 21st, 2009, 05:46 PM

gusto ko yung jeep sa davao.. ang uso uso. a jeepney to heaven. hahha

shyaman

September 22nd, 2009, 04:19 AM

^^ Pictures please :D
Let's see if riding it will really take you to heaven.

lewdsaint

September 24th, 2009, 01:17 PM

Additional Photos

Iloilo Jeepneys

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Jrommel

September 25th, 2009, 02:18 AM

one of the best modern looking jeepneys..astig

freightrunner

September 25th, 2009, 03:02 AM

one of the best modern looking jeepneys..astig

If the manufacturers could just slap their own logos and emblems onto these jeepneys then they could become truly Filipino.

jpdm

September 26th, 2009, 08:57 AM

If the manufacturers could just slap their own logos and emblems onto these jeepneys then they could become truly Filipino.

agree here.

Instead of just "monkeying" foreign brands. lalo lang nakakatawa at nakakaawa.

I think the Passad name should be used as a trademark.:cheers:

jpdm

September 27th, 2009, 08:23 AM

Rise OF electric VEHICLES

By Rissa Katrina M. Camongol
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 08:13:00 09/27/2009

Filed Under: Global Warming, Road Transport, Alternative energy

MANILA, Philippines—There’s something about electric vehicles. They don’t use gasoline or diesel and therefore don’t pollute the air. They run without noise and are cost-efficient. If Filipinos are educated about the benefits of using these “plug-in” modes of transportation, they would be wondering why we haven’t caught up with the craze yet.

Going “green” is all the rage right now because of climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. Global warming threatens not only the survival of the human species, but also of other living things big and small that call Earth home.

Serious efforts have been made to counter or at least minimize the adverse effects of global warming. Because emissions like carbon dioxide from fossil fuels are a major source of global warming, people have sought alternative sources of energy like solar, hydro and wind power.

They have also come up with electric vehicles.

Four different kinds of electric vehicles now on the market were showcased at PowerTrends 2009, a renewable energy exhibition held on Sept. 9-10 at World Trade Center in Pasay City.

The e-vehicles displayed at PowerTrends—the e-jeep, e-car, e-bike and e-quad—are generally priced higher than their gasoline-powered counterparts.

E-vehicle makers, however, are after advocacy, not profits, says Karl Magsuci, business planning and development manager for EVnnovations Inc., distributor of the first Land Transportation Office-registered e-car in the Philippines. “What we’re doing right now is education and raising awareness,” he says.

All four e-vehicles have zero carbon emission.

Their batteries could be charged via a simple household electric socket. Plans to build a biogas-powered recharging station are in the works.

In some areas, like Puerto Princesa City and Boracay, plans to phase out gasoline-powered jeepneys are underway, with e-vehicles gradually being incorporated into their transportation system.

e-car

The Reva e-car, popularly known in London as G-Wiz, was first launched in Bangalore, India, in June 2001. EVnnovations Inc. wants to introduce Reva to the Philippines as a viable mode of transportation.

This two-seater uses eight 48-volt deep-cycle-lead-acid batteries, which charge in eight hours at a cost of P84. Charging for two hours already powers 80 percent of Reva’s batteries, says Magsuci.

Fully charged, Reva has a maximum range of 80 kilometers, 60 km when the air-con is used, and a top speed of 80 kph.

By contrast, a gasoline-powered car would require about P350-worth of gas to travel 80 km.

No change oil

There’s virtually no maintenance involved when using the e-car, says Magsuci. “No change oil, for instance.” The batteries have an average life span of two to three years. Changing batteries would cost around P50,000, says Magsuci.

The only drawback to the e-car is the price, says Magsuci. “There’s apprehension in the market due to the prohibitive price,” he says. The e-car is considered a luxury vehicle here, says Magsuci, thus, the cost almost doubles upon reaching our shores. Costing around $10,000 in India or around P500,000, plus import tax, Reva’s cost could reach close to a million pesos, he says.

He explains, however, that Reva is initially not meant for everyone, but only for a very specific market—the “high-end,” and environmentally conscious individuals and companies. “Walk the talk,” he says. “It’s time for us to introduce green alternatives, mitigate climate change, and make people ‘green’ in their motoring habits.”

Leasing program

Selling Reva in the Philippines may not be that easy, says Magsuci. That’s why EVnnovation is looking at the possibility of a renting or leasing program. Introducing the e-car through public transportation, he adds, is also another way to make its presence known.

The e-car, however, cannot compete with one’s existing car at this time, Magsuci says. “It’s only meant to supplement your current fleet as an alternative vehicle,” he says. “Think about the future, long-term effects.”

At the moment, there’s still no tangible support from the government for the promotion of Reva, according to Magsuci. He hopes that trade shows such as PowerTrends will help promote “green” alternatives.

For more information on Reva electric car, contact Karl Pietrus Magsuci of EVnnovations at 3701314, fax No. 3741671-72, e-mail kbmagsuci@motolite.com, or visit http://www.evnnovations.com/. Their office address is 8F Ramcar Center 80-82 Roces Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City.

e-jeep

The e-jeep was first launched in 2007 in the cities of Makati, Puerto Princesa and Bacolod as part of the Climate Friendly Cities project of Green Renewable Independent Power Producers Inc.(GRIPP). It started its commercial run last year. GRIPP is a local consortium of environmental groups, including Greenpeace.

Tapped by GRIPP to produce the electric vehicle, the Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines now assembles e-jeepneys through its business arm, Philippine Utility Vehicles Inc. (PhUV). The first prototypes were imported from China.

The e-jeep costs P650,000. It uses 12 6V 220AH batteries, which charge for eight hours at a cost of P150, says John Marasigan, PhUV assistant sales manager for electric vehicles. A fully charged e-jeep has a maximum range of 55 km and a top speed of 35 kph.

Thirty-five units of this 14-seater have so far been sold to a number of government and private institutions in the Philippines, 20 of which are in Makati, says Marasigan. They include De La Salle University in Dasmariñas, Cavite; Plantation Bay Resort in Cebu; the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in Manila; the House of Representatives in Quezon City; and Embarcadero waterfront development in Legazpi City.

e-quad

The e-quad, or e-tuktuk, marks its launching at PowerTrends 2009. With a seating capacity of six, the vehicle is designed as an alternative to tricycles in subdivisions, according to Marasigan. “It is ideal in subdivisions because there’s less noise,” he said. “Plus it can run in floods.” The e-quad sells for P300,000.

For inquiries about the e-jeep, e-bike and e-quad, contact John Marasigan of Philippine Utility Vehicles Inc. at 9365022 or 9308012, e-mail johnalfonsomarasigan@yahoo.com, or visit www.gripp.org.ph and www.ejeep.org. The office address is 2 Susano Road in Bo. Deparo, Novaliches, Caloocan City

e-bike

Twenty-five units of e-bikes have so far been sold by Philippine Utility Vehicles Inc. Ideal for use in beach resorts and other recreational spots, most e-bikes can now be seen running in Boracay.

Selling for P27,000, the e-bike has a maximum range of 25 km and top speed of 20 kph. Its batteries require only four hours to fully charge, costing around P100.

What’s good about the e-bike is that once the battery runs out of power, the bike can still be used in the traditional way. By pedaling the e-bike, one does not only get good exercise, but also charges the batteries.:cheers:

jpdm

September 27th, 2009, 08:35 AM

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This e-car is made in India called as Reva.

http://images.inquirer.net/media/opinion/inquireropinion/talkofthetown/images/pic-09270914540892.jpg
E-JEEPS are now in use in Makati, Cebu, Cavite and Legazpi. RISSA KATRINA CAMONGOL

E-jeepney made by Philippine Utility Vehicles, Inc. (PHUV, INc.) made in the Philippines

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THE E-QUAD vehicle is an alternative to the noisy tricycle. RISSA KATRINA CAMONGOL

E-Quad made by Philippine Utility Vehicles, Inc. (PHUV, INc.) made in the Philippines

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E-BIKES are now running in Boracay. RISSA KATRINA CAMONGOL

E-bike made by Philippine Utility Vehicles, Inc. (PHUV, INc.) made in the Philippines

freightrunner

September 27th, 2009, 04:23 PM

I kinda like the e-quad concept as a replacement for trikes but it's just too expensive for the ordinary trike operator to upgrade into. He'd be better off getting a multi-cab instead which is far less expensive if he wants good return for his investment.

Jrommel

September 29th, 2009, 04:50 PM

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sobrang mahal at masyadong maliit yung likod..
parang auto na rin wala nga lang pintuan...
yung likod maaaring gawing magkaharap para 4 pang pasahero makasakay...but I still prefer the e-jeepneys with row seats at araneta center,it can also go through small roads like the tricycles

jpdm

October 7th, 2009, 12:17 PM

jpdm

October 8th, 2009, 06:48 AM

Old article,but worth reading!:cheers::cheers::)

Small Leyte town assembles bamboo car

By Vicente Labro
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:34:00 09/06/2009

Filed Under: Environmental Issues, Road Transport

TABONTABON, LEYTE, Philippines—Move over electric cars, bamboo cars are the next eco-friendly transport.

A farming town has started to assemble cars using bamboo and other indigenous materials in pursuit of the green agenda. It has also fabricated equipment for waste recycling.

Tabontabon, a fifth-class municipality of over 10,000 people and situated 30 kilometers south of Tacloban City, began the environment-friendly projects on the initiative of its mayor, Dr. Rustico Balderian.

Balderian, 53, a physician serving his first term as mayor, recalls that the car assembly venture arose from the town’s need for an alternative means of transportation.

Jeepneys seldom ply the route because it takes hours for the vehicles to fill up with passengers. The main mode of transport is the motorcycle, locally known as habal-habal which, according to the mayor, is prone to accidents.

To solve the problem, Balderian says he looked around for a form of transport that can compete with the habal-habal, jeepney and multicab in terms of cost and efficiency. With the help of residents and out-of-school youths, he experimented with a three-wheeler and a car with a one-cylinder engine.

Three car models

They finally settled on a two-cylinder engine that runs on coconut-based biofuel with the body made of indigenous material.

Their efforts resulted in three prototypes of the eco-friendly cars assembled under the Tabontabon Organic Transportation Industry (Toti) livelihood project.

The Eco 1 model car, designed by Balderian, is made of indigenous materials, except for the engine, tires, chassis and flooring. It can seat 20 people, including driver, and can run on one gallon of biodiesel for eight hours.

It can climb a 20-percent incline. Its body, including the roof, is covered with woven mats. It has a steel plate flooring.

The Eco 2 model car is 70 per cent made of bamboo, including body and flooring. It can seat six passengers and has a stereo system. It can run on one gallon of biodiesel for eight hours and can climb a 20-percent incline.

The Eco 3 model car is an improved version of Eco 2. Bamboo makes up 90 percent of the car, including chassis. It can accommodate six passengers.

The three car models have been driven around town and even participated in a parade in Tacloban City.

Stronger than steel

Balderian says the use of locally available bamboo, whose tensile strength is greater than steel, lowers production cost. Bamboo is also pliant and light.

“Bamboo cars are environment-friendly and could help mitigate the adverse effects of climate changes,” he says.

According to the mayor, it takes around five tons of ore to produce a ton of steel plate and to transform the ore into steel plate, some five million Btu of heat is needed.

Balderian claims the car body can last 10 years as the bamboo and indigenous materials will be laminated or treated with polyurethane to withstand the heat and rain.

There is also no danger of the vehicle catching fire as polyurethane is fire-resistant, he adds.

Mass production

Balderian estimates that the Eco 1 car will cost about P200,000. Since it runs on coconut biofuel, it will not be dependent on the more expensive fossil-fuel.

Some of his fellow mayors, he says, have already signified their interest to buy these environment-friendly cars.

Balderian says their group is seeking a classification for these “eco-vehicles” from the Land Transportation Office.

So far, they have only produced three prototypes and will only assemble additional units if there are orders.

If there is enough interest, they plan to mass-produce the cars.

Solid waste management

Tabontabon has other ventures such as the fabrication of shredders, boilers and bio-reactors, not only for use in the town’s solid waste management program but also to sell in other provinces.

So far, the mayors of Mayorga in Leyte and Villareal in Samar bought the solid waste management package, each costing P650,000.

“Other bio-reactors take 14-21 days to produce fertilizer. Our bio-reactor can make fertilizer in five days,” Balderian says. The fertilizer can be sold at P5 a kilo.

Other projects

Other livelihood projects include the making of slippers, bags and bricks out of plastic waste.

Balderian says the town’s environment and livelihood projects are anchored on a campaign against climate change.

“If we will not work together to mitigate climate change, Tabontabon, which is located 15 kilometers from the sea, will become a coastal town in about 40 years,” he warns.

jpdm

October 8th, 2009, 08:30 AM

jpdm

October 8th, 2009, 08:33 AM

freightrunner

October 8th, 2009, 02:47 PM

More..

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Sir jpdm feeling ko malapit na rin tayong makagawa ng talagang all-pinoy vehicle (pati engine). Based on these pictures kulang lang talaga sa originality ng design but I think we're getting there. Thanks for sharing the pictures.:cheers:

jpdm

October 9th, 2009, 01:39 AM

Sir jpdm feeling ko malapit na rin tayong makagawa ng talagang all-pinoy vehicle (pati engine). Based on these pictures kulang lang talaga sa originality ng design but I think we're getting there. Thanks for sharing the pictures.:cheers:

True.

Just imagine kung may full support pa government natin just like what Malaysia has done to Proton.

Yan, sample yan ng galing ng Pinoy craftmen. Alama Motors pa lang yan. Yung e-jeepney gawa naman ng MDJuan at PHUV, Inc.

Bubuhayin daw ang Anfra ng Francisco Motors with State Motors Corp. (Philippines)

Imagione din na gagasta ang mga Pinoy fabricators na ito sa R&D, at gagamit ng equipment.

Marami sa Pinas na magagaling na machine shop. Mag gawa ng engine na gas at diesel kahit under license ng isang Japanese or Korean or Chinese manfacturer.

Say gawa tayo ng modern 4K engine ng Toyota under license. At Isuzu engine under license.

I hope the next president of our country may totoong vision at program hindi yung presidente natin ngayon na puro propaganda lang at mas gusto pang bumiyahe at patabain mga kurakot mga alipores nya.

jpdm

October 11th, 2009, 03:06 AM

Jrommel

October 18th, 2009, 08:44 AM

walang suporta ng gobyerno:ohno:
dati ang china gaya-gaya lang pero ngayon may sarili na silang teknolohiya,makina,sasakyan

mwg12a

October 18th, 2009, 10:54 AM

China na ang may ari ng hummer ngayon, sila na ang mag produce.

freightrunner

October 18th, 2009, 01:05 PM

jpdm

October 18th, 2009, 03:22 PM

Anybody here remember Atendido Parejo? The Atendido Brothers won the bid to manufacture vehicles for the government and yet the contract, through some corrupt maneuverings by some people, was awarded to Mitsubishi and that prompted Atendido to just go ahead and make the SUV anyway and named it Parejo which was almost similar but only a few inches shorter than the Pajero. I thought the break through was a big leap for the local vehicle manufacturing industry and that other manufacturers will follow suit. Kung may pictures tayo diyan ng Parejo paki-post naman po. Thanks. :)

Yes, I remember vividly the Atendido Parejo and the famous Pinoy AUV brands before starting with FMC's Anfra, Carter AUV, Castro AUV, Panther AUV and of Course Atendido--the glory days of Pinoy and local auto manufacturers.

Sana, maulit uli because that era (Cory Aquino) brough pride and of course employment to many Pinoy auto workers.

Ngayon, naghihingalo na auto industry because of the almost dead Pinoy auto manufacturing and the rise of Japanese, Korean and Chinese assemblers/importers, local employment and technology transfer came to a halt.

In my opinion, I firmly believe that its a must to build a strong auto manufacturing base (not necessary build an indigenous 100% Pinoy car) because transportation is crucial in development.

Although, rumors are flying that my favorite proudly Pinoy brand Anfra will be resurrected with a new design and platform, I also want to see even foreign cars in the Philippines should use at least 70% local content because of the multiplier effect (just like Thailand and Indonesia is doing. malaysia is different becaue she has her own Proton and Perodua brands) i.e. technology transfer, employment, income...

jpdm

October 18th, 2009, 03:33 PM

walang suporta ng gobyerno:ohno:
dati ang china gaya-gaya lang pero ngayon may sarili na silang teknolohiya,makina,sasakyan

China na ang may ari ng hummer ngayon, sila na ang mag produce.

Paano kayo kung ang PInas suportahan ang local fabricators kahit hindi sa pera example tax perks and tariff shield (as pioneer industry).

Just imagine kahit walang pakialam ang gobyerno, there are still brave Pinoy investors who keep on fighting ..i.e. AMC (Alana's Hummer), PHUV, INc (-e-jeepneys, e-bikes with), MDJUan (jeep replicas), Blaze and MCX (local motorcycles), Almazora and Centro (AUV and Bus bodies), StaRosa, Almazora and DelMonte (Bus bodies)...

Of course the heroic Iloilo Passad makers, jeepney assemblers, Pampanga's XLT makers and Cavite owner type jeep and hummer/humvee makers.

Somebody maybe Villar or Noynoy or Chiz, whoever will win the 2010 election should help vband together these local companies and help them compete with foreign carmakers lording it over our country.

Hostage kasi tayo ng foreign companies. What happen after Ondoy, shows are helplessness to replace damaged parts of destroyed vehicles with local parts that are readily available and cheaper. Its ironic, one of our largest exports is auto components and even complete car ( Ford) and yet, we have to wait for parts abroad just to repair our cars...

Hay Pilipinas, gimising ka!

freightrunner

October 18th, 2009, 04:03 PM

spearhead

October 18th, 2009, 04:15 PM

Anong sabi nyo, Alana Motors? :lol:

jpdm

October 19th, 2009, 03:54 AM

^^Sir jpdm gising po tayo pero marami sa atin ayaw bumangon :ohno:. Parang dumadaloy pa sa ugat ng ibang kababayan natin ang dugo ni JuanT. Meron na ngayong modernong katauhan si JuanT. Yan si Juan Tanggap. Marami sila at sila ang sumisira at humaharang sa pag-asenso ng Pilipinas at kabilang na diyan ang local auto industry natin.

Agree.

sayang e..we have what it takes except no one is putting money and effort to support the real local/native auto industry.

Kung ayaw ng Japanese o Korean na tulungan tayo..why not get some technology from fast rising India (TATA, Maruti and Mahindra) or China (Geely or JAC)...

On the other hand, again, dapt mag-unite ang mga local fabricators and set a particular standard...pool their resources and buy certain machineries that they can use collectively...

bahala na lang silang lagyan ng kani-kaniyang trademarks...

ala- toll manufacturing ba..

jpdm

October 20th, 2009, 02:15 AM

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Puerto Princesa e-trike patrol

Made in the Philippines by PHUV, INc.

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jpdm

October 20th, 2009, 02:16 AM

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Puerto Prinsesa e-jeepney

Made in the Philippines by PHUV, INc.

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habagatcentral1

October 20th, 2009, 05:58 AM

Insofar as the passad jeepneys are concerned, they have been under the hill unlike before due to the imposed sanctions in providing new franchises at LTFRB Region 6. There is a moratorium for new jeepneys, ergo the demand decreases. They are reliant much on the transfer of franchise from an old jeepney to a new one.

jpdm

October 20th, 2009, 06:04 AM

Christian_123

October 20th, 2009, 10:39 PM

The original and the replica...

American made hummers.

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Philippine-made hummers

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Parang orig at american made un Philippine made hummers! Galing! Kung nakikita lang ng gobyerno natin ang potential ng skills ng mga pinoy. Sure ball na maraming trabaho ang magagawa nyan...

Gusto ko ng hummer..or better yet..A Military Humvee! Tindi kasi traffic sa metro manila eh :lol:

spearhead

October 21st, 2009, 03:50 AM

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Puerto Prinsesa e-jeepney

Made in the Philippines by PHUV, INc.

powered by Motolite

Looks like crap!

habagatcentral1

October 21st, 2009, 05:20 AM

What they can do now is reconfigure the passad and make more like a family vehicle to sell...

I have to agree on you about that...but one thing about Ilonggos is that they would prefer to buy a car than passad which has ingrained to the mentality that it is indeed a public utility vehicle...a private vehicle turned public.

But anyway, your suggestion is good. However, we have to wait for the demand. I also do heard the decreasing sales of owner-type jeeps in this decade.

jpdm

October 21st, 2009, 05:24 AM

Looks like crap!

Which one the the paint work?:lol::lol:

spearhead

October 22nd, 2009, 05:59 PM

Which one the the paint work?:lol::lol:

Not sure what make it look like a crap, could be the paint work or the whole thing. Oh well, i can only dream that these electric jeepneys will finally be put in good use for tourism purpose only, away from public use, or atleast not to be used on national roads and major cities in the philippines.

Place them in rural areas with organized jeepney-routes and with automatic ticketing systems, or have them use to shuttle people to different tourist spots.

daily commuter

October 23rd, 2009, 01:49 PM

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^^ Tara Na! Biyahe Tayo :lol:

Jrommel

October 24th, 2009, 01:27 AM

papuntang junkshop :lol:
pininturahan man lang sana

di na nila ma-maintain, basta lang mapa-andar ok na sa kanila
napabayaan na rin siguro yung upholstery nyan(upuan at bubong)
KAYA HINDI NILA INAAYOS YUNG MGA JEEPNEY NILA PARA IWAS KOTONG...DI SILA MASISITA KASI MUKHA SYANG POOR:lol::lol:
paano kaya pag nakita yan ng mga turista?:ohno:

yan ang dapat nang inaalis sa mga kalsada natin:bash:

federalist

October 24th, 2009, 12:12 PM

big jeepney/mini bus in Cebu

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/6424/258wv.jpg

freightrunner

October 24th, 2009, 02:48 PM

jpdm

October 24th, 2009, 03:08 PM

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/34/74/101944743/2_305291644l.jpg
^^ Tara Na! Biyahe Tayo :lol:

:runaway::puke::puke::puke:

habagatcentral1

October 24th, 2009, 07:19 PM

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/34/74/101944743/2_305291644l.jpg
^^ Tara Na! Biyahe Tayo :lol:

papuntang junkshop :lol:
pininturahan man lang sana

di na nila ma-maintain, basta lang mapa-andar ok na sa kanila
napabayaan na rin siguro yung upholstery nyan(upuan at bubong)
KAYA HINDI NILA INAAYOS YUNG MGA JEEPNEY NILA PARA IWAS KOTONG...DI SILA MASISITA KASI MUKHA SYANG POOR:lol::lol:
paano kaya pag nakita yan ng mga turista?:ohno:

yan ang dapat nang inaalis sa mga kalsada natin:bash:

To think of it, that particular jeepney passes by Makati's CBD.
And guess what, MAPSA or that green police don't arrest them for smoke belching even though if they are already spewing volcanic ash and debris from their smokestack. :lol: :bash:

Igsuonnimo

October 24th, 2009, 10:09 PM

julzandrew

October 25th, 2009, 12:00 PM

bravo e jeppneys

Lucentino

October 25th, 2009, 12:45 PM

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Proudly Philippine-made by Alana Motors of Lucena, Quezon.:cheers::)

^Eto ang showroom nila sa Diversion Road Lucena (owned by Alana Family)... kung masusuportahan ng gobyerno, mas may kalidad pa siguro ang magiging produkto nila... wag lang mademanda ng copyright infringement... :)

Alana Motors Lucena
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By: jianalana

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/34/74/101944743/2_305291644l.jpg
^^ Tara Na! Biyahe Tayo :lol:

Daming ganyan sa Makati... yung iba sa mismong puso pa ng CBD bumibyahe... mas magaganda pa yung byaheng Taft-Guadalupe... hawak ba ito ng local government o ng LTO o ng LTFRB? Akala mo marangal na trabaho pero di na binigyan respeto ang kalikasan at ang lugar --- naturingan pang prime business center ng bansa. :lol:

papapiolo

October 25th, 2009, 12:55 PM

Meron nga ako nasakyan dati from Rustans to Pasong Tamo na Ayala-Washington na jeep... grabe... sobra makakalampag... iisipin mo... "makakarating pa kaya ito sa washington?" maluwag na un hawakan sa bubong, may maluwag pang part ng sahig...kahit hindi lubak... maingay e..:bash:

habagatcentral1

October 25th, 2009, 02:30 PM

jpdm

October 26th, 2009, 02:23 AM

^^ Paki-check lang po kung na anti-tetano na po tayo bago sumakay sa mga yan...it's so sad to think that these jeeps ply the prime business center of the country.

But anyway, I heard from one of the proponents of the e-Jeepney, by next year or late this year, they'll be launching the "Green Routes" within Legazpi and Salcedo Villages. The good thing though is that the ride is free, donations lang. Lunch is at "Binalot." :D

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Anyway, sana nga mag-click ang e-jeepney. Proudly philippine made at isa sa few remaining good news sa Philippine auto industry.

Sawa na ako sa puro foreigners na lang nakikinabang sa pera ng Pilipino.

spearhead

October 26th, 2009, 09:46 PM

pati yung mga gulong eh kalbo narin, tsk walang hiya yung may ari ng jeep nayan uh

jpdm

October 27th, 2009, 04:25 AM

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/34/74/101944743/2_305291644l.jpg
^^ Tara Na! Biyahe Tayo :lol:

pati yung mga gulong eh kalbo narin, tsk walang hiya yung may ari ng jeep nayan uh

Pag ako nakasakay dyan at walang choice magmamaskara ako..

habagatcentral1

October 27th, 2009, 04:31 AM

^^ Masasabi ko na lang, Good Luck and Ingat na lang pag sumakay ka dyan...:D

Pero ingat ingat din sa jeepney na magaganda pag madaling araw ang byahe....pwede na mag sabi si mamang tsuper ng "80 knots", "v2" and "rotate"...take off na! :lol:

chris_nigel

October 29th, 2009, 03:58 PM

mga patok ..madalas sa marcos hway yan byaheng antipolo cubao and vice versa literally lilipad ka pag d ka humawak sa railings pag humataw na mga yan

Waldenstrom

October 29th, 2009, 04:46 PM

So sad about that jeep posted by daily commuter. It shows that the owners doesn't have enough money to maintain their jeepneys.

I hope they'll be phased out in the cities soon and be replaced by something better like the jeep in Lucena.

habagatcentral1

October 29th, 2009, 07:24 PM

To think of it, that's in Makati. At least the owners could have given effort in making it an eye-candy and not an eye-sore.

Easy for me to say but in reality, its expense, expense and expense.

greenshields

October 30th, 2009, 02:33 AM

spearhead

October 30th, 2009, 03:06 AM

Pag ako nakasakay dyan at walang choice magmamaskara ako..

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

freightrunner

October 30th, 2009, 02:38 PM

Kung walang pang-maintain, it's an indication that the operator/driver has no business in providing public transport services. It is after all a service and not a business as what many operators treat it. Kaya bulok mga PUVs natin because a lot of those providing PT gipit ang pondo. Maskipaps na lang ang maintenance, disregarding potential breakdowns that could endanger passengers.
Karamihan kasi ng mga operators especially those single unit driver/ops basta may pang-gas lalarga na aasa na lang sila sa daily income para sa maintenance kung may sobrang bukod sa kailangan ng pamilya. Kung wala naman ayan na ipagpapaliban na nila yung oil change, new tires, washing, tune-up, at kung ano-ano pa kaya minsan hindi pa bayad o nabawi yung puhunan ng unit nila laspag na. Akala kasi nila ganon lang kasimple ang transport business pero ang totoo niyan napaka-complicated ito at once na mag-umpisang bumagsak tuloy-tuloy na yan.

jpdm

November 4th, 2009, 01:37 AM

Kala nyo mga hummer,e-jeepney at e-quad kaya ng PInoy...eto pa..

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Photo courtesy of Bar stunner of Tsikot.com

A kit sportscar

Proudly made in the Philippines

by Bar stunner

freightrunner

November 4th, 2009, 08:03 AM

^^:applause::cheer::yes::dance:Sabi ko na't kaya nating gumawa ng disenteng sasakyan e. Kulang lang sa suporta mula sa inutil na gobyerno.

happosai

November 4th, 2009, 09:17 AM

Kala nyo mga hummer,e-jeepney at e-quad kaya ng PInoy...eto pa..

^^Got the chance to ride the e-jeepney today. The ride is smooth and quiet. Ang pinaka importante.. libre pamasahe!! Hanggang january 2010 lang daw ang byahe nila.

Mapsa ang nagda drive. Since wala pa syang definite route. Kung saan maluwag na kalye doon kami dumadaan. Kahit no left turn pa sya.. :lol:

Marami rin e-Pal sa Makati.. dahan-dahan din sa paglalakad at baka makatapak ka ng e-Pot. :nuts::lol:

jpdm

November 4th, 2009, 10:19 AM

^^Got the chance to ride the e-jeepney today. The ride is smooth and quiet. Ang pinaka importante.. libre pamasahe!! Hanggang january 2010 lang daw ang byahe nila.

Mapsa ang nagda drive. Since wala pa syang definite route. Kung saan maluwag na kalye doon kami dumadaan. Kahit no left turn pa sya.. :lol:

Hopefully, pumatok e-jeepney:cheers:

jpdm

November 4th, 2009, 10:20 AM

^^:applause::cheer::yes::dance:Sabi ko na't kaya nating gumawa ng disenteng sasakyan e. Kulang lang sa suporta mula sa inutil na gobyerno.

Korek ka dyan...:cheers:

Nga pala 1,500 US dollars ang body kit palang....

Jrommel

November 5th, 2009, 06:57 AM

sa panggagaya nag-umpisa ang china pero ngayon meron na silang sariling technology lalo na yung makina...iniba lang nila ang disenyo ng mga kotse,bus,motorcycles....naunahan na tayo..they even immitated an f1 f3 race car
malakas yata ang benta ng MCX o BLAZE sa bulacan

mwg12a

November 7th, 2009, 11:39 PM

Kase dapat mag mass produce ang mga pinoy manufacturer, kung competitive ang product nila, sigurado ako maraming bibili diyan. Hindi naman puedeng gayahin ang mga sasakyan gaya ng hummer tapos mass produce. Madedemanda sila ng manufacturer na tunay. Bakit hindi na lang sila mag produce ng sariling design nila and mag produce ng technology na fuel efficient tapos i-promote nila ng husto locally. Kung pumatok yan at effective, kakalat ang balita hanggang sa ibang bansa. Malay mo biglang may maka kuha ng interest? Tulad ng Hyundai, dati parang chipipay sila at hindi masyadong pinapansin sa ibang bansa, ngayon, gumaganda na ang mga design nila at marami na ring bumibili.

Kailangan siguro na may pinoy na matutong gumawa o mag manufacture ng parts para ang mga Philippine made and designed vehicles. Yuong nga ang magiging problema kung ang mga parts na ito imported pa.

mwg12a

November 7th, 2009, 11:51 PM

http://images.inquirer.net/media/opinion/inquireropinion/talkofthetown/images/pic-09270915130137.jpg
THE E-QUAD vehicle is an alternative to the noisy tricycle. RISSA KATRINA CAMONGOL

E-Quad made by Philippine Utility Vehicles, Inc. (PHUV, INc.) made in the Philippines

This one needs to be developed and mass produced. I think it looks nice already, it just needed an enclosed door and if they can add airconditioning I'm sure the pinoy consumers would buy these especially if it is of cheaper price.

jpdm

November 8th, 2009, 02:39 AM

Jrommel

November 9th, 2009, 06:22 AM

http://images.inquirer.net/media/opinion/inquireropinion/talkofthetown/images/pic-09270915130137.jpg

paano kaya kapag pinarehistro yan...motorsiklo o kotse:lol:
from three wheel naging four wheel :lol::lol:

DAPAT LAHAT NG BAGONG GAWANG TRICYCLE AY GANYAN NA DISENYO
MAS MAAYOS TINGNAN AT ECO-FRIENDLY PA...

ANO KAYA KUNG I-KONVERT LAHAT NG MGA TRICYCLE AT GAWING E-QUAD

STILL PREFER E-JEEPNEYS IN ARANETA CENTER AT MALL OF ASIA kase mas maraming makakasakay na pasahero,pwede rin sa mga maliliit na kalsada,komportable at madaling makakalabas mga pasahero lalo na kung may bitbit na grocery..ILANG HAKBANG LANG NASA LABAS KA NA KASE BABABA KA SA GILID HINDI KATULAD NG LUMANG JEEP NA SA LIKOD ANG SAKAYAAN AT BABAAN
yung mga jeepney na luma ay mausok,kalawang na di na namaintain
yung mga lumang jeepney ngayon ay hirap makalabas may bitbit lalo pa yung may karga-kargang anak
Kung nasa likod ka ng driver aabutin ka ng siyam-siyam bago ka makalabas at magta-trapik talaga

mwg12a

November 9th, 2009, 06:52 AM

Hindi ba sa engine classification yuon based?? So same engine as motorbikes would probably be considered as such. I could be wrong though.

Ako gusto ko yang e-quad na yan sa mga short distance travels.

cool_stream

November 9th, 2009, 08:09 AM

saan makikita iyang mga E-QUAD?

kalbongdad

November 9th, 2009, 08:19 AM

saan makikita iyang mga E-QUAD?

dati dinisplay yan sa qmc nung panahon ni planas...pero ngayon with the renovation going on sa qmc...hindi ko na nakita yan...

dessertfox

November 11th, 2009, 08:35 PM

Beep looks good idea to re-invent the traditional Jeepney. Hope there could be a cheaper but efficient version. E-Jeepney with Beep combine will definitely work and will look more Jeepey. The one shown below is just a copy cat from mini-bus.

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Here comes jeepney’s replacement, the Beep
by Roy Pelovello

ABOUT half of the 400,000 jeepneys in the country may no longer be allowed to ply their routes next year following stricter registration standards, an official said yesterday.

Alberto Suansing, chairman of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, made the statement at the launching of the Beep, a combination bus and jeep, as an alternative to the jeepney, a modified version of the Jeep used by the US military during World War II.

The Beep was inspired by the European Gruau Microbus and is a project of Almazora Motors Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors Philippines.

“The [Land Transportation Office] has come up with new regulations on the inspection of motor vehicles, and we expect many public utility vehicles will not meet the requirements,” Suansing said.

“I would say almost 50 percent of the jeepney population will be affected.”

The LTO will require public utility vehicles—jeepneys in particular—to have speedometers, hand brakes, headlights and wipers, among other things, according to Joel Donato, head of the agency’s Motor Vehicle Inspection Service.

“We are implementing these requirements with the start of registration in January 2010,” he said.

Suansing said jeepney owners failing to comply with the new rules should start thinking of buying brand-new replacements—including the Beep.

A brand-new jeepney with a surplus engine costs around P450,000, and a new one with a new diesel engine is priced around P600,000.

By comparison, a Beep costs around P1.6 million. The Beep’s body is designed and manufactured by Almazora Motors, while the chassis with its brand-new FUSO Canter light-duty truck engine is supplied by Mitsubishi Motors Philippines. Mitsubishi says the engine complies fully with Philippine emission and safety regulations.

The Beep can carry 26 passengers, with seating for 18 including the driver and standing for eight.

“The first consideration here is safety. Some of [the jeepneys] are accidents waiting to happen, and then you have environmental concerns,” Suansing said, adding the LTO’s new requirements dovetailed with his agency’s goal of reducing the number of jeepneys on the streets and replacing them with the Beeps.

Almazora’s vice president for vehicle sales, Dante Santos, said the Beep could be the answer to Metro Manila’s worsening traffic and pollution problems.

He cited a government report saying jeepneys contribute 50 percent of the pollution in the area, and that the traffic flow there is choked “by oversized jeepneys with an excessive turning radius that usually clog the U-turn slots.”

Around 70,000 of the estimated 400,000 jeepneys in the country ply routes in Metro Manila.

SOURCE:http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideNews.htm?f=2009/november/11/news2.isx&d=/2009/november/11

Jrommel

November 12th, 2009, 12:50 AM

Jrommel

November 12th, 2009, 12:56 AM

all local government units should have e-jeepney,e-minibus and beep
kahit bumili mga bus o bigtime jeepney operators ng tig-lima :banana:
kayang-kaya nilang bumili nyan...

Retro

November 12th, 2009, 09:55 AM

Transport groups slam jeep phaseout
The Manila Standard Today - Metro Section Nov. 12, 2009

JEEPNEY transport groups yesterday criticized stricter requirements for vehicle registration as an added burden to operators and drivers, amounting to phasing out an entire sector.

On Tuesday, Chairman Alberto Suansing, of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, said starting January 2010, the LTO would require jeepneys to have hand brakes, working speedometers, and wipers, among others, for safety purposes.

He said about half of the country’s estimated 400,000 jeepneys would likely be grounded, adding that only those who comply would be allowed to ply their routes.

“We would oppose that because it’s an added burden to us drivers and operators,” said George San Mateo, representing Piston (Pinagkaisang Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytors Nationwide).

He said jeepneys—modified version of World War II US military GP (general purpose) vehicle—are assembled from surplus components without the accessories to lower cost of assembly.

“Maybe the LTO is dreaming that we are a first-world country. That is a good idea if our operators can afford that. I think that’s just another pretext for the phaseout of the jeepneys,” San Mateo told Standard Today.

He said the agency should improve its management services first before making new impositions on the operators and drivers.

“Why not focus first on providing enough traffic enforcers, in eradicating fixers, and most importantly, in removing colorum vehicles?”

Roberto Martin, national president of Pasang Masda, seconded San Mateo’s position.

“As far as I can remember, jeepneys are not equipped with hand brakes and speedometer,” he said.

“While we are not against the idea of upgrading and improving our public transport system, implementation of such requirement should be done gradually. We would seek a dialog with the LTO and LTFRB about this,” Martin added.

In a separate interview, ACTO (Alliance of Concerned Transport Organizations) president Efren de Luna said his group, in principle, would go with the new LTO requirements.

“It is but proper for the LTO to impose those requirements, for safety not only of the commuters but also of the drivers,” De Luna said, adding that the enforcement should be made with caution given the calamity wrought by two recent storms.

“Maybe a five-month delay [in the implementation] is enough. And during that time, the LTO and LTFRB should also conduct information campaign so that everyone concerned know what is expected of them before they register their vehicles,” De Luna said.

According to Suansing, jeepney owners failing to comply with the new rules should think of buying brand-new replacements, including a micro-bus jointly produced by Almazora Motors and Mitsubishi Motors Philippines called Beep (Bus-jeep).

The whopping P1.6 million cost of Beep is pipe dream, according to Martin.

He said operators would most likely opt to buy a brand-new GP of the war relic type for about P400,000 and safety features to boot. Rey Pelovello

papapiolo

November 12th, 2009, 11:38 AM

jpdm

November 12th, 2009, 03:52 PM

This is the reason why the progress of Philippines runs like a snail!!! kaya hindi maramdaman ang pag-unlad dahil sa mga ganyan mga rason...

at dapat sa colorum na sasakyan.. katulong yun operators to eradicate them... minsan kasi konsintidor din sila kasi dagdag kita rin sa operator sila e...

Tama ka. Anyway, tama ginawa ng LTO, mapipilitan din ang mga jeeney makers na tigilan nglagyan ng walang kuwetang burloloy ang jeepney. At yung uubusing pera sa paglalagay nun, ilagay sa paglalagay ng hand brakes, speedometer, setbelt, brake lamp/ light, working headlight, wiper, side mirrors and rear side mirrors..

Dapat itong mga grupo na ito sumunod sa batas pati gumagaw ng jeepney.

groundzero

November 12th, 2009, 04:40 PM

Transport groups slam jeep phaseout
“Maybe the LTO is dreaming that we are a first-world country. That is a good idea if our operators can afford that. I think that’s just another pretext for the phaseout of the jeepneys,” San Mateo told Standard Today.

What does this imply? that Philippines must be poor forever?
What airheads, useless people. :ohno:
Now I can confidently say that these people are one of the reasons why Philippines isn't progressing in any way.

freightrunner

November 12th, 2009, 07:10 PM

habagatcentral1

November 12th, 2009, 07:42 PM

dessertfox

November 12th, 2009, 09:20 PM

wow..MINIBUS...ang galing makinang gawang pilipinas na lang... kaya na natin..ok ang disenyo

sana ma-maintain nlang ganyan kaganda after 3 or more years..
PANG LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL..PWEDE SA TOURIST/PANG-TOUR
lalo sigurong ok kung e-minibus kasabay ng e-jeepney

Kaya natin yan, kasi sa kotse masyadong malayo na ang technology sa buses hindi pa gaano, kaya ang Tata Motors sa India nakakapag-export pa nang buses.

Maybe our Jeepney assembler should learn from Gordon Murray, he is suggesting to go back to traditional cut and weld approach instead of stamping to cut cost and that is what our jeepney assembler is doing but should use lightweight and sustainable technology.

Radical UK-based Gordon Murray Design has branched out from “petrol-miser” vehicles like the T.25 to develop what it calls "the world’s most efficient electric car”. forces with British engineering firm Zytek Automotive, the company has announced an all-electric three-seater city car known as the T.27 (27th design). Helped by a £4.5 million (US$7.5 million approx.) investment from the UK government-backed Technology Strategy Board, the new R&D project has a total of £9 million (US$15 million approx.) with which to develop four prototypes by February 2011.

The manufacturers claim the T.27 will be the world’s most efficient electric car due to its low weight and “clean sheet of paper design”. Prof Gordon Murray, Chief Executive and Technical Director of Gordon Murray Design, (the brains of the McLaren F1 road car) believes his ambitious target cannot be achieved by applying a conventional stamped steel construction design, nor with a drivetrain using existing gearboxes, motors or batteries.

Instead, he is proposing an entirely fresh approach; accepting no compromise in safety, performance, range, space, weight, rolling resistance and ride quality.

The T.27 will be built using the company’s iStream methodology, an assembly process that has undergone a complete redesign of the traditional manufacturing methods and is only 20 percent the size of a conventional car-making facility, dramatically reducing the capital investment costs associated with new vehicle manufacturing.

Using the iStream design process, Prof Murray says the T.27 will be fully integrated with a custom-designed lightweight, highly efficient drivetrain from Zytek, new lightweight construction materials and new manufacturing techniques, resulting in every aspect of the vehicle being optimized. This approach results in a car slightly smaller than a Smart, but with more interior space.

The three-seater petrol-drive car, the T.25, undertook a similar process and is receiving significant market interest. Prof Murray says the T.25 program provides confidence that the aims of the T.27 program are 100 percent achievable.

The consortium predicts the T.27 will also set new standards in environmental sustainability. It says high level lifecycle analysis derived from T.25 data predicts life-cycle emissions 63 percent less than the average car and for the T.27 lifecycle emissions 27 percent less than the nearest EV rival.

Prof Murray says rival compact city car EVs do not simultaneously address all of the factors noted above and so this combination of attributes presents a significant market opportunity.

“As we head towards the new industrial revolution brought about by rising energy costs and concern over the effects of greenhouse gases, we at Gordon Murray Design feel proud to be working with the Technology Strategy Board in helping the UK play a leading role in tackling the issues we all face. More often than not the UK has been responsible for innovative concepts and technologies only to have the end benefits seen abroad. In this case, we’re all working together to keep the technology and the production in this country,” Prof Murray said.

Zytek has a history of designing and integrating electric drive systems for a wide range of European and US vehicle manufacturers and is currently building high performance electric drivetrains up to 70kW and 300Nm for cars, buses and light commercial vehicles.

The T.27 project will be calling on all of Zytek’s expertise to produce a drivetrain that will maximize efficiency and minimize weight. The motor, power electronics and gearbox will form a single, highly integrated unit designed specifically for the performance requirements of the T.27, but offering scalability to heavier vehicles as required.

“This is an exciting project on several levels,” says Zytek Automotive Sales and Marketing Director Steve Tremble. “As well as supporting the development of a new family of E-Drives, it will show what can be achieved when the vehicle design is optimized for zero emissions propulsion. It’s a terrific initiative and we are delighted that the Technology Strategy Board has agreed to back it.”

The 16-month project is aiming to further explore the possibility of scaling up and building a manufacturing facility in the UK, with the ultimate goal of producing the T.27 in that country; keeping the new technology and IPR within the UK and making an affordable, fun and environmentally-friendly car widely available on the open market.

jpdm

November 13th, 2009, 02:17 AM

^^ Hati ang panig ng transportasyon...
My message to Piston: "Does it mean we have to be a 3rd world country forever? Do we have to blame the government of all of the things that made us poor or do we also blame ourselves why we are still poor?"

Agree!:)

Hindi na kasi excuse na dahil third world country tayo third world pa rin ang style ng jeepneys.

Samantalang kaya integrate sa features ng jeepney ang mga safety features na yun.

Tigilan na kasi pagkakabit na mga unnecessary borloloys that increases the cost of a jeepney and in fact makes it more inefficient.

Ex. those unnecessary stainless spoilers, step boards, huge flood lights hid lights, fender flares, extended bumpers, upholstery, ladder, roof rails etc.

Gosh...

Mga jeepney makers at jeepney operators, gumising naman kayo!

21st century na isip, world war two pa rin kayo!

jpdm

November 13th, 2009, 02:23 AM

Kaya natin yan, kasi sa kotse masyadong malayo na ang technology sa buses hindi pa gaano, kaya ang Tata Motors sa India nakakapag-export pa nang buses.

Maybe our Jeepney assembler should learn from Gordon Murray, he is suggesting to go back to traditional cut and weld approach instead of stamping to cut cost and that is what our jeepney assembler is doing but should use lightweight and sustainable technology.

Radical UK-based Gordon Murray Design has branched out from “petrol-miser” vehicles like the T.25 to develop what it calls "the world’s most efficient electric car”. forces with British engineering firm Zytek Automotive, the company has announced an all-electric three-seater city car known as the T.27 (27th design). Helped by a £4.5 million (US$7.5 million approx.) investment from the UK government-backed Technology Strategy Board, the new R&D project has a total of £9 million (US$15 million approx.) with which to develop four prototypes by February 2011.

The manufacturers claim the T.27 will be the world’s most efficient electric car due to its low weight and “clean sheet of paper design”. Prof Gordon Murray, Chief Executive and Technical Director of Gordon Murray Design, (the brains of the McLaren F1 road car) believes his ambitious target cannot be achieved by applying a conventional stamped steel construction design, nor with a drivetrain using existing gearboxes, motors or batteries.

Instead, he is proposing an entirely fresh approach; accepting no compromise in safety, performance, range, space, weight, rolling resistance and ride quality.

The T.27 will be built using the company’s iStream methodology, an assembly process that has undergone a complete redesign of the traditional manufacturing methods and is only 20 percent the size of a conventional car-making facility, dramatically reducing the capital investment costs associated with new vehicle manufacturing.

Using the iStream design process, Prof Murray says the T.27 will be fully integrated with a custom-designed lightweight, highly efficient drivetrain from Zytek, new lightweight construction materials and new manufacturing techniques, resulting in every aspect of the vehicle being optimized. This approach results in a car slightly smaller than a Smart, but with more interior space.

The three-seater petrol-drive car, the T.25, undertook a similar process and is receiving significant market interest. Prof Murray says the T.25 program provides confidence that the aims of the T.27 program are 100 percent achievable.

The consortium predicts the T.27 will also set new standards in environmental sustainability. It says high level lifecycle analysis derived from T.25 data predicts life-cycle emissions 63 percent less than the average car and for the T.27 lifecycle emissions 27 percent less than the nearest EV rival.

Prof Murray says rival compact city car EVs do not simultaneously address all of the factors noted above and so this combination of attributes presents a significant market opportunity.

“As we head towards the new industrial revolution brought about by rising energy costs and concern over the effects of greenhouse gases, we at Gordon Murray Design feel proud to be working with the Technology Strategy Board in helping the UK play a leading role in tackling the issues we all face. More often than not the UK has been responsible for innovative concepts and technologies only to have the end benefits seen abroad. In this case, we’re all working together to keep the technology and the production in this country,” Prof Murray said.

Zytek has a history of designing and integrating electric drive systems for a wide range of European and US vehicle manufacturers and is currently building high performance electric drivetrains up to 70kW and 300Nm for cars, buses and light commercial vehicles.

The T.27 project will be calling on all of Zytek’s expertise to produce a drivetrain that will maximize efficiency and minimize weight. The motor, power electronics and gearbox will form a single, highly integrated unit designed specifically for the performance requirements of the T.27, but offering scalability to heavier vehicles as required.

“This is an exciting project on several levels,” says Zytek Automotive Sales and Marketing Director Steve Tremble. “As well as supporting the development of a new family of E-Drives, it will show what can be achieved when the vehicle design is optimized for zero emissions propulsion. It’s a terrific initiative and we are delighted that the Technology Strategy Board has agreed to back it.”

The 16-month project is aiming to further explore the possibility of scaling up and building a manufacturing facility in the UK, with the ultimate goal of producing the T.27 in that country; keeping the new technology and IPR within the UK and making an affordable, fun and environmentally-friendly car widely available on the open market.

well said and very good article!:cheers::cheers:

jpdm

November 13th, 2009, 02:24 AM

Regarding that Beep microbus I'm sure there will also be an open window non-A/C version available for a cheaper price. I think the one in the picture would also be a good alternative for intercity shuttle vans in the provinces.

Actually from the picture, hindi evident ang airconditioning unit of a regular bus. Maybe they are using regular air conditioning integrated within the engine bay...

jpdm

November 13th, 2009, 02:26 AM

What does this imply? that Philippines must be poor forever?
What airheads, useless people. :ohno:
Now I can confidently say that these people are one of the reasons why Philippines isn't progressing in any way.

In fairness, this people needs time to accept the terrible fact that their mindset is already obsolete.

Indeed, well-meaning and open minded members of these groups should enlighten their members that change is inevitable.

And they have to accept these changes, fast.

in_a_rush

November 13th, 2009, 11:21 PM

Mitsubishi Philippines, partner launch bus-jeepney crossbreed

Patrick Everett Tadeo
Topgear
http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/mitsubishi-philippines-partner-launch-busjeepney-crossbreed

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) and partner Almazora Motors introduced a fresh alternative to jeepney and buses: the BEEP.

The BEEP, inspired by Europe's Gruau Microbus, is a micro bus that is suitable for Metro Manila's crowded streets--making it an ideal replacement for jeepneys and Asian utility vehicle (AUV).

"The auto industry should not only care about selling brand new vehicles but also take a lead role in improving the mass transport system," Mitsubishi Philippnies president and chief executive Masahiko Ueki said. "Since no assembler has really pursued to modernize the public transportation, MMPC as a socially responsible automotive company have collaborated with Almazora to come up with a better solution for mass transportation."

Using a FUSO Canter light duty truck chassis from Mitsubishi Philippines, Almazora Motors designed and manufactured a bus body that can accommodate 18 passengers on bench-type seats and up to eight standing commuters.

The BEEP's Mitsubishi engine complies with Euro emission standards, making it more environment-friendly than surplus Japanese engines used in today's jeepneys. Its high-roof, low-floor, and large wraparound windows make the interior roomier while reducing the driver's blind spots.

The BEEP is also fully-configurable depending on the needs of the client. Almazora executive vice president Conrad Almazora said his company can manufacture as much as 50 standard-configuration BEEPs a month, with a turnaround time of one month from order placement.

The bus-jeepney hybrid of Mitsubishi Philippines and Almazora is priced at P1.6 million, almost twice the price of an AUV. Its revenue potential, however, is more than double due to the larger seating capacity. Acquisition is also easier through bank financing.

in_a_rush

November 13th, 2009, 11:24 PM

jpdm

November 15th, 2009, 02:25 AM

but the govt must also help jeepney drivers in acquiring or buying jeepneys like this. mahirap nga naman itapon lang ang 400,000pesos (cost of jeepney) at bumili ng bago worth 1.6M.. maybe they can buy those jeepneys (though, i dont know what they are going to do with that) for a price na pwede nang pang-downpayment.. then loan sa bank para unti-unting mabayaran ang 1.6M. pra everybody happy.

Or actually, they can reconfigure some newer jeepneys na lang...

for the jeepney makers, improve the jeepneys...

marami kasing mawawalan ng trabaho...

Yung mga bagong operator na lang bumili ng BEEP..

Besides, BEEP is still owned by the Japanese...so we should still hope for the jeepney to improve and give Pinoys more opportunities...

greenshields

November 16th, 2009, 05:37 PM

UP is planning to launch an experimental hybrid jeepney this January. It's a project of the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering departments. It will be launched as part of the centennial celebrations of the UP College of Engg.

jpdm

November 17th, 2009, 01:00 PM

RonnieR

November 17th, 2009, 03:34 PM

greenshields

November 17th, 2009, 03:57 PM

Actually, if the LTO will only strictly enforce the vehicle inspection system (which includes the provisions/requirements for all vehicles to have handbrakes, etc.), a lot of our PUVs will be off the streets. Most jeepneys do not have the required standard features of a vehicle.

LTFRB Suansing, this is a very good move so these old, dilapidated jeepneys will finally be out of the streets of Metro Manila.

By the way, LTFRB's plan to reduce the number of buses is still not implemented.

Jrommel

November 17th, 2009, 03:57 PM

[QUOTE=dessertfox;46109599]Kaya natin yan, kasi sa kotse masyadong malayo na ang technology sa buses hindi pa gaano, kaya ang Tata Motors sa India nakakapag-export pa nang buses.

Maybe our Jeepney assembler should learn from Gordon Murray, he is suggesting to go back to traditional cut and weld approach instead of stamping to cut cost and that is what our jeepney assembler is doing but should use lightweight and sustainable technology.

which is more stronger/safer/reliable the traditional cut and weld or stamping?

RonnieR

November 17th, 2009, 04:03 PM

Jrommel

November 17th, 2009, 04:23 PM

i think they have already applied the vehicle inspection system other restrictions/provisions to school buses and taxis only
but up to now I still see dilapidated school buses and taxis in the streets:lol:
REGULATION,INSPECTION,ENFORCEMENT LANG TALAGA KULANG

jpdm

November 22nd, 2009, 06:22 AM

I hope the governmetn will fully implement this in order to revive local auto manufacturing in the Philippines.

The current state of the auto industry which is now almost fully import dependent is not good for the Philippines as a whole.

Proposed new MVDP calls for ‘Philippine Brand Vehicles’:cheers::cheers:

By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT
November 9, 2009, 4:20pm
Manila Bulletin

The proposed new Motor Vehicle Development Program (MVDP) has sought for the creation of the so-called Philippine Winners or the “Philippine Brand Vehicles” (PBV) to be granted with full tax and fiscal incentives, exemption from excise tax payments, a special exports program and with assured mass market, a move that seems to revive an old but still burning passion to come up with a Filipino vehicle only with a new vigor this time.

This was contained in a paper presented by the Board of Investments (BoI) to industry participants and part of the specific policy measures in the restructuring of the seven-year old MVDP.

“Another category shall be added and to be called Philippine Winners the Philippine Brand Vehicles (PBV) that will be for the mass and characterized by high local content, compliant with standards full incentives, and exemption from excise tax payments,” the BoI paper said.

The PBV would be the fifth category of the current three categories under the MVPD “passenger cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles.

The addition of a new PBV category would beef up the new MVDP’s objective to sustain current CKD operation and job retention, production capacity expansion thru new investments and employment generation.

The past MVDPs had similar provisions for the development of a Filipino-produced car but never took off.
:ohno:
Past attempts at building a Filipino car include the “People’s Car” program under then Trade and Industry Secretary Jose Concepcion Jr. and DTI Undersecretary and BoI managing head Tomas I. Alcantara. Then there was also the Asian Utility Vehicle sector, whose attractiveness was eroded when it was subjected to excise tax payments.

To push for the PVB thrust, the BOI paper said that PBVs shall be exempt from excise tax payments.

“Excise tax can address the issue of cost competitiveness for CKDs and creating a market potential for PBV and AFV/advanced technology vehicles. It has the protential for increasing CKD share in the market and encouraging higher localization rate,” the BoI paper said.

Apart from the PBV thrust in the review of the value-based excise tax structure, the BOI also said the review is also meant to implement measures to encourage local assembly operations.

“Excise tax exemption shall be likewise use to promote new technologies like hybrids, electric vehicles to lay the groundwork for market development in the future. These will jumpstart the shift to advance vehicle technology,” the BOI further said.

In terms of exports, the proposed new MVDP has sought to formulate a regular export and a special program designed for PBVs.

“Full incentives shall be provided to PBVs exporters,” the BoI said.

The proposed policy on exports aims to support market access and provide opportunities for locally produced CBUs and parts and components, the BoI added.

Exports of all CBUs in all categories and parts components shall be promoted for exports.

Existing participants to the Automotive Exports Program shall be eligible only for new basic model or same product but with new market.

Based on the BoI paper, the new MVDP will be two-tiered. Level 1 is composed of all current and new participants. Level 1 should be full CKD with full benefits under Executive Order 156.

Level 2 shall be composed of level 1 participants who have graduated to level 2 and having complied with the conditions of high localization rates; assembly of two models each and; production of new parts or provision of production/technical support to parts manufacturers.

Incentives for level 2 participants shall be determined by the BoI.:cheers::banana:

jpdm

November 22nd, 2009, 06:31 AM

I hope the will push through with their plan of putting an assembly line in the Philippines.

I rather buy a Chinese brand but Philippine made (with Pinoy labor component and Pinoy auto parts with it) than all imported Japanese (Suzuki, Subaru) American(Chevrolet, GM), Korean (Hyundai, Kia), Indian (Maruti-Suzuki Alto) and European brand (BMW, Mercedes), of course if Im talking about practicality (CBUs tend to be more expensive to maintain because there is no local parts available. CBUs tend to become orphan models also)

China automaker eyes RP assembly plant

By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT
November 21, 2009, 2:25pm
Manila Bulletin

Dongfeng Motor Co. Ltd., one of China’s top three giant automakers, is set to distribute cheap cars in the local market and eventually put up an assembly operation here for cars and buses.

This was revealed by Alfonso Uy, president of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc., to reporters at Saturday’s opening of the 10th World Chinese Entrepreneurship Convention on the theme “World Prosperity Through Chinese Entrepreneurship.”

Uy said that Dongfeng or DFM is among the 2,000 Chinese companies that participated in the parallel Chinese product exhibition also at SMX.

“I just met them briefly and they informed me of their business plans in the country,” Uy said.

Uy said Dongfeng’s cars are cheaper than the Chinese cars that are being sold in the local market today.

Formerly Second Automobile Works CO., the state-owned DFM was founded in 1969 as a manufacturer of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, engine, auto parts & components, and equipment.

The company has invested in research and development and manufacturing facilities and established an extensive distribution and after-sales support.

Its major business facilities are located in Shiyan, Xiangfan, Wuhan and Guangzhou. In addition, several branches are placed in Shanghai, Liuzhou (Guangxi), Yancheng (Guangxi), Nanchong (Sichuan), Zhengzhou (Henan), Urumchi (Xinjiang), Chaoyang (liangning), Hangzhou (Zhejiang), Kunming (Yunnan).

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Admittedly, Chinese cars are still crappy but with high quality Pinoy OEM parts plus superb local added value (labor) Chinese cars might become better.

nayki

November 24th, 2009, 11:18 PM

nayki

November 24th, 2009, 11:22 PM

jpdm

November 25th, 2009, 04:26 AM

jpdm

November 25th, 2009, 04:28 AM

Masyadong mahal 1.6 Million.The BEEP design is pretty simple, kayang kaya iproduce to ng other local jeep assemblers at much lower cost using the existing surplus engines.

Actually, isang local auto fabricator na gmawa ng BEEP using Mitsubishi parts, ang Almazora Motors.

greenshields

November 26th, 2009, 06:39 AM

jpdm

November 26th, 2009, 11:48 AM

I think the good thing about the BEEP is that it looks safer and sturdier than the jeepney. All parts including the engine are new and should have passed some standards considering the partnership and track records of Mitsubishi and Almazora. Price-wise, it is expensive. But come to think of it, if jeepney assemblers only adhere to some standards including having a new, efficient engine powering the jeepney, the vehicle could well exceed 1M pesos sa price tag.

Actually, the ill fated PHUV only cost 400k using brand new parts with a Chinese engine (Foton brand- Isuzu clone).

The ill-fated brand new Anfra relaunched in 2007 used another Chinese engine (JAC)but failed to attract buyers due to the old body design used.The tag price was 450K.

So, if Pinoy jeepney manufacturers, jeepney operators and drivers and the government are serious in replacing those old dilapidated jeepneys and the old design of our jeepneys, they can easily adapt the design of the Anfra or PHUV will very minimal design improvements.

greenshields

November 27th, 2009, 03:01 AM

I mentioned standards because there aren't any for jeepneys. Otherwise, there won't be so many versions all over the country. In the case of the PHUV and the Anfra vehicle, they too did not follow any standards including those that will ensure the safety of passengers like seatbelts. I agree they were cheap and yet hindi kinagat ng mga operators. Perhaps because of the Chinese engines? I would like to believe that operators and drivers have some reasons (probably illogical) for this. As for the government? Well, let's not place our bets in a bureaucracy that has failed at most opportunities that presented themselves.

jpdm

November 27th, 2009, 12:09 PM

jpdm

December 5th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Hoping for a new generation of jeepneys that will be produced with practical but with more refined features...

greenshields

December 6th, 2009, 03:22 PM

jpdm

December 7th, 2009, 12:35 PM

The UP Mechanical Engineering Department is currently developing a hybrid jeepney to be launched sometime February 2010. I got hold of the university's newsletter which has a sched of activities for their College of Engineering's centennial. From what I gathered, the ME has some new equipment from the DOE and DOST that would enable them to develop vehicles.

And this is definitely good news!

Hope it will be mass produced in commercial quantities and replace all those old jeepneys and brand new jeepneys still using the old design and platform.

jpdm

December 14th, 2009, 03:48 AM

Businessworld
Monday, December 14, 2009 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES
|Today’s Headlines
BY JESSICA ANNE D. HERMOSA, Reporter

Vehicle-specific perks eyed to lure investments

ANTICIPATING A DROP in car import tariffs next year and automakers’ possible decisions to consolidate factories in the region, the Board of Investments (BoI) said it may direct incentives towards a specific vehicle model to carve out a niche for Philippine assemblers.

Specializing in a particular model, officials said, will help ensure that manufacturing activity remains in the country despite the easier entry of vehicles built elsewhere.

"We will find a niche product. We will consult with industry," BoI managing head Elmer C. Hernandez said at the sidelines of a Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) car launch late last week, after officials from the Japanese car firm prodded government to identify an area of specialty.

Osamu Masuko, the president of mother company Mitsubishi Motors Corp., told reporters at the event that they were waiting for government direction before identifying which models to manufacture here when tariffs drop to 0% next year under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Free Trade Area (AFTA) scheme.

Earlier, a study commissioned by the Philippine Automotive Competitiveness Council, Inc. reported that the pending trade liberalization in the region would strongly affect companies’ investment decisions.

"AFTA will create a more competitive atmosphere for the Philippine industry. MMPC will produce models suitable for this market," Mr. Masuko said.

"We will study the possibility to export locally made models. [But] we have to find out such model ... We are waiting for the Philippine government decision," he added.

Mr. Masuko pointed out that the Thai government favors pick-up trucks, and as a result has lured many car firms to assembling that particular model there.

The Philippines, in contrast, failed to create a niche in assembling Asian utility vehicles (AUVs), the BoI said in its review of the current Motor Vehicle Development Program.

The value-based excise tax system "did not favor AUVs [which] could have been the Philippine ‘winner’ ... and the cost competitiveness of AUVs was eroded", the BoI document, presented at an industry consultation in November, stated.

Mitsubishi, for its part, assured that it will sustain local operations.

"[We plan to sustain manufacturing here] because we’ve already made considerable investment in MMPC plants and facilities," Mr. Masuko said.

He went on to recommend that the government grow the market for locally made cars by strictly banning the entry of imported used vehicles.

"Import of used cars should be strictly controlled ... The revision of the Motor Vehicle Development Program will be a big help," Mr. Masuko said, referring to BoI’s current work to draft a new incentive package.

In November, the agency proposed changing the excise tax structure to differentiate locally made vehicles from imports and providing a larger basket of tax perks for manufacturers that rely heavily on Philippine auto parts.
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Sleepwalker

December 23rd, 2009, 06:26 AM

Jeepneys in Cebu
all photos from langyaw.com (http://langyaw.com)

http://langyaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cebu_vehicles_12.jpg

http://langyaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cebu_vehicles_13.jpg

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http://langyaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cebu_vehicles_09.jpg

http://langyaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cebu_vehicles_14.jpg

http://langyaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cebu_vehicles_11.jpg

http://langyaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cebu_vehicles_06.jpg

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hakz2007

December 25th, 2009, 03:46 AM

^^awesome jeepneys! cool designs....we call it here multicabs..

OceanBreezeInn

December 25th, 2009, 11:42 PM

CDO Jeepney

http://www.abload.de/img/jeepneyx0ds.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=jeepneyx0ds.jpg)

kalbongdad

December 27th, 2009, 01:20 PM

weewit

December 29th, 2009, 06:11 PM

CDO Jeepney

http://www.abload.de/img/jeepneyx0ds.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=jeepneyx0ds.jpg)

^^ WOW!!! FJ Cruiser!!! :) (Fang Japorms) :lol:

kalbongdad

December 30th, 2009, 11:30 AM

Bawasan lang ng jeepney makers ang burloloy (unnecessary fog lights etc.). Baguhin ng konti ang itsura (eliminate extended bumpers, protruding fenders, extended rear).

Then put safety features, ok na.

baka nde na tawagin na jeep yun.....auv na or suv....yung burloloy nga ang source ng uniqueness ng jeeps.....yung pa over the mega super ba?

OceanBreezeInn

December 30th, 2009, 03:10 PM

^^ WOW!!! FJ Cruiser!!! :) (Fang Japorms) :lol:

one more model :banana:

http://www.abload.de/img/cgojeepgchq.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=cgojeepgchq.jpg)

happosai

December 30th, 2009, 03:52 PM

^^Ganda!! Parang truck ang dating!

freightrunner

December 30th, 2009, 04:30 PM

CDO Jeepney

http://www.abload.de/img/jeepneyx0ds.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=jeepneyx0ds.jpg)

I'm sorry but this one looks so pathetic to me. Again why not come up with an original design at least with the grille and use the manufacturer's logo or emblem instead of trying to incorporate a foreign object to a supposedly grassroots product. These designs deserve some smashing. :bash: Gumising po tayo. We already are our neighbor's laughing stock so let's stop putting the joke on ourselves. Thank you.

jpdm

December 31st, 2009, 04:36 AM

I'm sorry but this one looks so pathetic to me. Again why not come up with an original design at least with the grille and use the manufacturer's logo or emblem instead of trying to incorporate a foreign object to a supposedly grassroots product. These designs deserve some smashing. :bash: Gumising po tayo. We already are our neighbor's laughing stock so let's stop putting the joke on ourselves. Thank you.

Agree.

Tama na ang ganitong design. Sobrang luma at walang kuwenta.

Ayusin naman sana ng mga lokal na gawaan ang trabaho at produkto nila.

metrosuburban

December 31st, 2009, 02:22 PM

i say....limit the jeeps to tourists....the rest send them to the province and banned them altogether in metro manila...pwede pa siguro mga bago pero yung mag 5 years old and above...alisan na ng franchise...pollutant ang sasakyan na yan....mag uneducated and miseducated mga driver

it's a symbol of poverty designed in the backyard to pamper the poor commuters who don't want to save up to buy a car assembled by legitimate manufacturers.. Pollutant na ang sasakyan, pati driver gusgusin.. :bash:

Christian_123

January 1st, 2010, 01:10 AM

You can't blame them; Atleast being a jeepney driver is a decent and legal job. Wala kasing silbi ang gobyerno sa pagtulong sa mga jeepney drivers natin kaya mukhang basura ang jeep nila at mukhang gusgusin un driver.

jpdm

January 1st, 2010, 03:22 AM

dewlin07

January 8th, 2010, 04:44 PM

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/34/74/101944743/2_305291644l.jpg
^^ Tara Na! Biyahe Tayo :lol:

Naku... nakakasira talaga ito ganda ng isang lungsod or lugar....:ohno: I think they should modernized that jeepney like in other countries(buses)... Ang gaganda ng jeepneys sa Iloilo tapos ganyan ang sa Maynila? :nuts: Mukhang balidtad yata ah....:nuts:

dewlin07

January 8th, 2010, 05:11 PM

one more model :banana:

http://www.abload.de/img/cgojeepgchq.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=cgojeepgchq.jpg)

Medyo pangit lang sa akin ang mga combined jeepneys nito.... (this is only my point of view!! Wag kayong magalit...)

Bakit di nalang nila gumawa ng isang buo at plain lang yung design na katulad sa mga normal cars? :)

In China kasi, plain lang yung buses nila (except with commercials)... Dito mga buses ang jeeps madesign....( I know that that is the culture of the Filipinos...)

Kasi ako, paborito ko lang plain na desgin.... :)

WAG KAYONG MAGALIT SA AKIN... THIS ONLY MY POINT OF VIEW... PEACE!!!

habagatcentral1

January 8th, 2010, 06:49 PM

Naku... nakakasira talaga ito ganda ng isang lungsod or lugar....:ohno: I think they should modernized that jeepney like in other countries(buses)... Ang gaganda ng jeepneys sa Iloilo tapos ganyan ang sa Maynila? :nuts: Mukhang balidtad yata ah....:nuts:

Hey! It doesn't mean that if you live in a much smaller city doesn't mean you have to be "gusgusin?" :sly: Sorry, its not in our culture to be that, IMO.

b00ordz

January 8th, 2010, 07:38 PM

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t242/b00rdz/Digital%20Rebel/Hiltonshalfbushalfjeep.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t242/b00rdz/Digital%20Rebel/IMG_7581.jpg

Christian_123

January 9th, 2010, 03:38 AM

The Love jeep has returned! Nasa 1960's ba uli tayo? :lol:

lancetrn

January 9th, 2010, 03:49 AM

haha when are we going to have a jeepney museum?

alcogoodwin

January 9th, 2010, 11:33 AM

haha when are we going to have a jeepney museum?

I agree. Why it hasn't happened prior to now is quite incredible.

The original plans we had for the 'Philippines Railways and Industrial Heritage Society' did allow for expansion into presereving some other transport areas, including jeepneys.
They seem to have gone a different path since and I doubt there would be the interest. I'm not even sure of their current status.

At one of our PRHS meetings recently we were proposinbg restoring an old jeepney fully adorned with all the things they once carried and seeing if the National Museum would be interested in displaying it.

Ultimately a jeepney museum would require a lot of dedication from fans in Manila, not to mention people who are willing to do the work needed. Sadly this can be very hard to find there.
Money could be raised through donations, memberships etc.

Brad

ortigaspasig

January 9th, 2010, 10:01 PM

Dear All,

I'd like to submit this brainstormed idea to the community, before I try to submit this as a formalized "pahabol" concept to the new Motor Vehicle Development Program (MVDP). Borrowing the B.E.E.P acronym too to keep in tune with the Bus-Jeep concept.

It's like the story of containerization of cargo -- one-size-one-shape and the rest of the technological/logistical improvements follow.

It would be good if somebody could share this with Ferdie and Raffy and the rest of MVPMAP.

Shoot holes on the concept if you like. Cheers!

OrtigasPasig

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A Backyard (Jeepney Assembly) Enterprise Employment Program

1. Jeepney Phaseout is almost a taboo concept – mere mention of the term will elicit an adverse response from drivers, backyard assemblers, and “symbol of Filipino culture” advocates

2. On the other hand, we have the Mitsubishi-Almazora BEEP (Bus-Jeep) that is proposed as a jeepney replacement, and indeed is a very ideal concept that upgrades the service level of both the PUJ’s and FX/AUV transport options. However, the current model comes at a price several multiples of the backyard assembled jeepney.
o Pros
- Ideal design based on safety, comfort, “greener” new engine
o Cons
- Expensive
- Still ignores the problem of job retention/creation in the “talyer assembly” industry

3. With these challenges in mind, it is proposed that a subsection of the new MVDP be devoted to a more specific program that would have all the following benefits:
o Bring new life to the backyard vehicle assembly industry
o Bring new opportunities to the local parts manufacturing industry
o Possibly upgrade established body manufacturers into new Philippine vehicle brands
o Reduce pollution and fuel waste through roadway efficiency, without delving into the contentious issue of banning the importation of used engines
o Possibly will not need tax incentives, but tax incentives would be nice to have
o Improve passenger seating position
o Keep waiting passengers on the sidewalks and not on the roads
o Enhance passenger safety, especially of children
o Promote dignity of women (reduce opportunities for peeping-Toms)
o Reduce loading/unloading difficulties encountered by senior citizens and persons with disabilities
o Reduce incidents of non-payment of fares (door is near the driver)
o Increase potential extra revenue for jeepney operators from body wrap advertising on flat sidings
o Pave the way for broad social acceptance of the “ideal vehicle” as exemplified by the air-conditioned Mitsubishi-Almazora BEEP

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Key Program Components

1. A Standard Vehicle Template with Prescribed External and Internal Vehicle Dimensions (Length/Width/Height) as a start, with standard door size/placement, window size, wheelbase, etc., progressively specified by a design committee, although flexible enough for future improvements. Design similar to the Mitsubishi-Almazora BEEP, but allows for reconditioned engines and no aircon.
o Enforced through both:
- Industry consensus
- LTO/LTFRB control of new vehicle registrants and new jeepney franchises

2. Green Concept
o Side access for loading/unloading for roadway efficiency
o Side access to possibly provide space for LPG/natural gas tanks at the rear

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Concept Details

Standardization of dimensions to promote small scale mass production of parts by competing local manufacturers
o Examples of standard specification parts that can be manufactured by different/competing local small players
- Chassis
- Auto glass (curved windshield)
- Plastic side window panels
- Seats, benches
- Wiring harness
- Dashboard
- Grill, bumpers, doors, window frames
- Window mechanisms
- Headlights, taillights
- Pre-formed, pre-cut sheet-metal
- Wiper assembly
... and gradually move up the technological ladder
o A backyard assembler could then follow a publicly available vehicle template created and shared by the industry committee to create his own vehicle. He can set his own ratio of off-the-shelf and self fabricated parts.

Green Concept 1
-> Roadway efficiency, beyond the more fashionable green engine technology
o Side loading/unloading keeps people off the road
- Having people on the road lengthens the time that the vehicles behind the jeep have to wait before going forward again
o Side loading/unloading removes ambiguity in enforcement of jaywalking (pertaining to staying on the road to wait for your ride)

Green Concept 2
-> Side loading may possibly provide space for LPG/natural gas tanks at the rear to facilitate LPG/natural gas conversion

...
:2cents:

alcogoodwin

January 11th, 2010, 02:47 PM

Tagaytay Jeepney

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4265257981_b9f822277c_b.jpg

Englehart

January 11th, 2010, 02:56 PM

sa subic lahat ng jeep YELLOW!!!! (yellow cab daw nila:lol:) with code nila....
http://www.asiatradingonline.com/images/Subic/Subicjeepney.jpg

jpdm

January 13th, 2010, 03:19 AM

RP as electric vehicle hub

Malaya Business Insights
Jan. 13, 2009

The Philippines could just be the electric vehicle hub of Asia starting this year, according to Ferdi Raquelsantos, vice president of the Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (MVPMAP) which is the proponent of the e-Jeepney.

The e-Jeepney is a locally designed and assembled electric jeepney that is now plying select streets in Makati and elsewhere.

MVPMAP has incorporated a consortium, the Philippine Utility Vehicle (PhUV) Inc. as its business arm for the e-Jeepney.

Raquelsantos said the e-Jeepney project has given hope to the more than 24,000 workers dependent on the local auto parts making industry.

"The industry has been in doldrums for so many years as the auto industry sales have not gone anywhere near the 1996 level of 162,000 units since then. Consequently, the Philippines has lagged behind Asian neighbors Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia," Raquelsantos said.

Under the proposed Motor Vehicle Development Program, the development of the automotive parts and components is one of seven critical success factors cited as needing full government support for the growth of the auto industry. It also provides a package of incentives to encourage local completely knocked-down (CKD) operations.

The e-Jeepney project is expected to dramatically reduce noise and air pollution in Makati as the e-Jeepney does not emit either noise or harmful exhaust emissions.

Studies have shown that every liter of diesel avoided results in a reduction of 3,140 grams of CO2 (carbon dioxide) and 16 grams of NOx (nitrous oxide) that are released to the atmosphere.

jpdm

January 13th, 2010, 03:20 AM

celso.fajardo

January 13th, 2010, 02:45 PM

hi dre..alam ba natin kung sino gumagawa ng ganyang jeepney sa iloilo? am interrested po kasi...thx

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/PC300793.jpg

ito ang may pinakamaganda ang gawa.

Sana puro ganito na ang jeepney.:cheers:

jpdm

January 16th, 2010, 12:00 AM

hi dre..alam ba natin kung sino gumagawa ng ganyang jeepney sa iloilo? am interrested po kasi...thx

Passad jeep. Marami sa iloilo yan.

sandwindstars

January 16th, 2010, 12:51 AM

hi dre..alam ba natin kung sino gumagawa ng ganyang jeepney sa iloilo? am interrested po kasi...thx

re Passad Jeepney - This has potential but short of additonal design improvements, like raise the roof so it can accommodate standing pax, take away the seat next to the driver, create access in front and exit at the back. Some hotel shuttle vans I've seen redesign a 14 seat van, with face to face bench type seating with room for standing pax. With that redesign you can increase passenger capacity.

habagatcentral1

January 18th, 2010, 08:43 AM

hi dre..alam ba natin kung sino gumagawa ng ganyang jeepney sa iloilo? am interrested po kasi...thx

Passad jeep. Marami sa iloilo yan.
Here are some known jeepney makers in Iloilo

Pasajero Sosyal - Pavia, Iloilo
Joroshely Motors - Jaro, Iloilo City
Patoo Wheels - Oton, Iloilo
YUL Motors - New Lucena, Iloilo
Aries Motors - Jaro, Iloilo City
Indian Serenade - Miag-ao, Iloilo

re Passad Jeepney - This has potential but short of additonal design improvements, like raise the roof so it can accommodate standing pax, take away the seat next to the driver, create access in front and exit at the back. Some hotel shuttle vans I've seen redesign a 14 seat van, with face to face bench type seating with room for standing pax. With that redesign you can increase passenger capacity.

Nice proposal but:
I think I haven't saw any jeepneys with standing passengers...except those who hang with their dear lives at the back of the vehicle. But with it, that's a good proposal. However, lets see on how the makers would deal on with that...since they are experiencing a downturn due to the moratorium imposed by the LTFRB.

happosai

January 18th, 2010, 09:07 AM

Tagaytay Jeepney

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4265257981_b9f822277c_b.jpg

^^Taking photo of the jeep or the pinay?? :lol::nuts:

brownislander

January 18th, 2010, 09:38 AM

No seatbelts! Tsk tsk tsk...

ken_7

January 18th, 2010, 09:27 PM

spearhead

January 21st, 2010, 04:44 AM

spearhead

January 21st, 2010, 04:45 AM

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t242/b00rdz/Digital%20Rebel/Hiltonshalfbushalfjeep.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t242/b00rdz/Digital%20Rebel/IMG_7581.jpg

Impressive design. Looks like some small modified shuttle van with jeepney face. :cheers:

diz

January 21st, 2010, 04:50 AM

spearhead

January 21st, 2010, 04:58 AM

looks like we're perfectly capable of making our own vehicles.

which begs the question: why can't we convert jeepneys with individual seats (like a mini-minibus) by making them a tad longer and possibly a touch wider?

Yup why not, with greener engines too this time. You knoh instead of them wasting their time in building crappy jeeps with no seatbels or whatsover, and polluting our islands with these chickenshiits along the filipinos roads across the country.

jpdm

January 23rd, 2010, 01:59 PM

Sikat tours RP

Malaya Business Insights
Jan.23, 2010

Taking off from De La Salle University, SIKAT, the Philippines’ second solar car tours the Philippines, in a historic inaugural run.

Its predecessor, SINAG, also the product of De La Salle University’s partnership with the Philippine Solar Car Society, competed with top honors in the World Solar Challenge in Darwin, Australia in 2007.

From DLSU, SIKAT will make a stop at key universities and schools in the Philippines. On the tour schedule for January are the Technological University of the Philippines, Makati Science High School, Quezon City Science High School, Mapua Institute of Technology, Ateneo de Davao, University of Mindanao, and Mindanao State University. The tour stops will include activities that will allow the public to get to know SIKAT and the solar car project more intimately.

Dean Pag-Asa Gaspillo of DLSU said that SIKAT is sleeker, faster and lighter than SINAG, an improvement that clearly demonstrates the increasing capability of the Philippines to lead in solar technology.

In February, the solar wonder is set to complete its route across the Philippines, stopping at universities in Cebu, Bacolod, and Iloilo City in the Visayas, as well as Batangas, Angeles City, San Fernando and Laoag in Luzon. During weekends of the tour, SIKAT will be on public display at various SM Malls across the country.

"As SIKAT highlights our ingenuity, our will to lead, our capability for technology, and our commitment to the use of clean, renewable energy, SIKAT also will be a source of great pride for the Philippines," said Ramon Agustines, Motolite chief executive officer and PSCS Chair, about the group’s initiatives.

jpdm

January 25th, 2010, 01:34 AM

PBV may replace jeepneys

Malaya Business Insights
Jan.25, 2010

If the plan of the Board of Investments (BOI) to have the country’s Philippine Brand Vehicle (PBV) pushes through, the days of dilapidated jeepneys may be over.

The jeepney has its origins from refurbished US military jeeps at the end of World War II. Jeep builders have turned it into an icon, a symbol of Filipino pop culture while still retaining its purpose as a popular means of transportation, earning the monicker "king of the road." Backyard assemblers have come up with upgrades of jeepneys that resemble vans or even mini buses, replete with van amenities like airconditioning.

Industry players supporting the BOI’s goal believe the PBV, envisioned for public transport, would step up the refleeting of existing public vehicles replacing them with ones that comply with safety and environment standards.

The PBV is the Philippines’ answer to Thailand’s one-ton pick-up, a widely successful vehicle for the movement of people and goods and to Malaysia’s national car, Proton.

A source privy to the ongoing discussions on a new Motor Vehicle Development Program (MVDP) said some players in the industry are planning their own PBVs pending the release of the new program.

The source said the PBV is definitely not going to be a sedan which is for private use nor an AUV which has evolved into a taxi-type shuttle service.

It would be a multipurpose vehicle in its own category. The PBV may not necessarily be locally-designed and need not source most of its parts from local manufacturers. But once economies of scale are achieved, the BOI expects the PBV to open opportunities for partsmakers to diversify.

According to the source, the BOI is in talks with industry players to look into venturing into PBV production. Some already have existing models which they retrofit to become a PBV.

The source said the BOI plans to exempt the PBV from excise and value-added taxes to make it attractively priced, and therefore encourage fleet owners to replace their vehicles - Irma Isip

spearhead

January 25th, 2010, 02:49 AM

^^^PBV is the best move as a start for the philippine's world of automotive, and the new generation that may change that jeepney culture, i'm hoping.

habagatcentral1

January 26th, 2010, 04:40 AM

^^ Only the drivers have seatbelts...just like most jeepneys in Manila.

Englehart

January 28th, 2010, 12:49 PM

Aircon Jeep makati route

kilala noon na jeep ni erap ba? o jeepney erap??
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4310601103_6889d6bcee.jpg

lewdsaint

February 7th, 2010, 02:36 AM

Iloilo Jeepneys

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/9818/2298217990620b0010a0px1.jpg (http://img206.imageshack.us/i/2298217990620b0010a0px1.jpg/)

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/9815/fortunerjeepyellowks5.jpg (http://img152.imageshack.us/i/fortunerjeepyellowks5.jpg/)

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/435/image00348nz9.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/i/image00348nz9.jpg/)

jpdm

February 7th, 2010, 03:46 AM

Jeepneys in Iloilo
(picture is quite small lang:|)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4276151495_b0308abecb.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4276151673_3b75211fcf.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2747/4276897010_f408ac4ed3.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4276896812_097ecc80f1.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4276151279_905aa75173.jpg

These Passad vehicles if properly made or with standardized process and parts can easily qualify under the BOI MVDP's Philippine Brand vehicle.

I hope industry leaders/LGU of Iloilo and manufacturers of Passad to do they best to join the PBV because of the generous perks that the government will give to local assemblers and manufacturers of local vehicles.

I hope time will come that our country will cease to be overly dependent on foreign made vehicles and parts.

zahrastouch

February 7th, 2010, 02:47 PM

alcogoodwin

February 8th, 2010, 03:28 AM

Hi all,
I have been busy photographing the awesome Manila icon and have noticed the 'almost' complete disappearance of those awful roof advertising signs.
Only seen two so far.
Any reason for this?
Thanks

jpdm

February 8th, 2010, 03:58 AM

I'm a big fan of these Passads myself and I can see them replacing all those old jeepneys all over the country. And I agree, if they comply with international safety standards these vehicles may even find their way into other developing countries like the Philippines.

Indeed, lots of potential.

Hopefully some SSC members from Iloilo will inform the Passad assemblers that there is a soon to be launched program to give incentives to locally produced vehicles especially replacement for the jeepneys.

I just hope they form a group (cooperative) and standardized their process and perhaps the Philippines' hope for a Philippine Brand Vehicle (PBV).

Vegas Visitor

February 8th, 2010, 06:47 PM

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/9818/2298217990620b0010a0px1.jpg

Dapat ganito na lang jeep sa manila it might not be a patented design but its more eye candy than those eye sore old school jeeps. Naka TRD pa yan :)

spearhead

February 9th, 2010, 11:04 PM

Aircon Jeep makati route

kilala noon na jeep ni erap ba? o jeepney erap??
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4310601103_6889d6bcee.jpg

woa nice jeepneys! :cheers:

greenshields

February 10th, 2010, 01:33 AM

Wala bang may photo of the electric jeepney in operation in Makati? I hear they are also using the fire station for recharging.

Jrommel

February 10th, 2010, 03:45 PM

Vegas Visitor

February 10th, 2010, 10:22 PM

para sa akin hindi dapat i-phase out ang mga jeep...semi-phase out
yung mga dilapidated ang dapat i-phase out:lol:
re-design..upgrade..standardize.install more safety features para hind nagmumukhang circus yung jeep

we should have a culture of safety!!!

Dapat lakihan din yung diesel engine at least above 3.5L, yung mga diesel engines na ginagamit sa mga jeep (mostly 4BA1 isuzu engines dunno the the size of it but im sure its not bigger than 2.4L) ngayon besides surplus it wasnt originally design sa kaha ng jeep at capacity ng pasahero, kaya puwersadong puwersado talaga output ng engine kaya prone to mechanical wear and tear resulting to more pollutant emission. Kung ireregulate lang din naman iregulate na nila ng tama. Plus ipagbawal din ang stainless parts kasi nakakasilaw yan pag tanghali.

b00ordz

February 11th, 2010, 06:21 PM

Cebu Jeepney:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4324828911_ca4503d381_o.jpg

Igsuonnimo

February 11th, 2010, 06:48 PM

Aircon Jeep makati route

kilala noon na jeep ni erap ba? o jeepney erap??
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4310601103_6889d6bcee.jpg

Parang pina-improved na Bagong Lipunan Jeep na nasa gilid ang sakayan at babaan.
Kulay blue lang ito nuong late 70's to early 80's. :cheers1:

freightrunner

February 11th, 2010, 07:17 PM

^^Oh yeah. Naalala ko di ba Atendido may gawa ng BagLip jeepney? Meron siyang side door at ineliminate nila yung rear door para safe sa mga pasahero. Pero hindi naman nagtagal at wala masyadong bumili.

spearhead

February 13th, 2010, 12:17 AM

Cebu Jeepney:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4324828911_ca4503d381_o.jpg

Iloilo Jeepneys

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/9818/2298217990620b0010a0px1.jpg (http://img206.imageshack.us/i/2298217990620b0010a0px1.jpg/)

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/9815/fortunerjeepyellowks5.jpg (http://img152.imageshack.us/i/fortunerjeepyellowks5.jpg/)

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/435/image00348nz9.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/i/image00348nz9.jpg/)

Parang pina-improved na Bagong Lipunan Jeep na nasa gilid ang sakayan at babaan.
Kulay blue lang ito nuong late 70's to early 80's. :cheers1:

Those jumbo jeepneys are the winners! Their designs were able to keep the vintage look of a real jeep with just modern features. :cheers:

Like this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk_zi3e3lxc
Yk_zi3e3lxc

They are the ones that should remain and not those on top that looked like some modified ewankong vehicles! They are so ugly! Crappy! They should be wiped out entirely across the philippines! :lol:

spearhead

February 13th, 2010, 12:24 AM

Here's one more for a modern jeepney:

NEWSWATCH JR. EDITION: JUMBO JEEP AND COMPUTER CAR ALARM SYSTEM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ_if588LvQ&feature=related

habagatcentral1

February 13th, 2010, 01:41 AM

They are the ones that should remain and not those on top that looked like some modified ewankong vehicles! They are so ugly! Crappy! They should be wiped out entirely across the philippines! :lol:
Dude, have you ever heard the concept of "adapting the market?" ;) It may be effective in metro areas but not all effective in the entire Philippines as well. It serves well in our cities, wiping them out is tantamount to destroying the identity of the locality.

Cebu has a much bigger population than that of Iloilo. Obviously, more passengers therefore bigger vehicles needed. But the same concept coincides between the truck-jeepneys of Cebu, the passad of Iloilo and the jeepneys in Metro Manila--they fill up to the brim, may sabit, may borloloy and there are still some drivers from hell. So what's the use of having an airconditioned and spacious jeepneys if they drive like EDSA bus drivers? Have you ever rode 13-C jeepneys in Cebu? I'm sure you'll gonna foster your giant jeepney ever more when you encounter these guys. ;)

And mind you, its respect for creativity that's why they made it. Are they even existing in any parts of the country? I guess you could only find them in Panay Island. They're not even "plaguing" other areas of the country. So, I guess no wiping out is needed. ;)

And, how about those jeepneys here in Manila. Aren't they also "modified" versions of the World War II jeep as well? A lot of them needs to retire, and that's where you start introducing the newer versions of the jeepney.

So I guess, aesthetic-wise, what's the point of wiping them out? They're not even existing in other areas of the country. Functionality-wise, wiping them out is tantamount of wiping all jeepneys in the country. They're one at the same...still jeepneys. What we should do is to "renovate" the one who is also driving.

spearhead

February 13th, 2010, 03:06 AM

^^^ i dont think you got my point. dont take me wrong though:

1st, i dont like jeepneys. but if they will gonna keep one design, keep those jumbo-type jeepneys. and i dont like seeing them in the near future either still roaming around at the metro cebu or manila, or whatever city as a regular public passenger vehicles. in fact, i wanted them to be replaced by modern buses or trains if they can only afford it.

but keep the jumbo type jeepneys in tourism industry-use only.

2nd, while i do respect and appreciate their hard works in designing these modified iloilo-designed passenger "jeepney" vehicles with toyota emblems, we don't need them they are crap! ask yourself, do you really like to see them still on our filipuino streets in the future? they're not even environmentally-friendly! are we really gonna be settling down in a primitive way and riding in a primitive modified "toyota" jeepneys?

3rd, and why do they call it "jeepneys" in the first place? if you know how a real jeep look like then you should be able to understand what i meant to say.

4th, when i said "wiping out" means, no more any of these type of PUV's. and then refer to my 1st reason.

we filipinos should not settle down on this kind of mentality of being "satisfied" or "tama na ito basta umaandar" on things we do. ika nga, always dream HIGH, FLY HIGH! we should all be more creative without killing our environment when designing vehicles. jeepneys are long overdue to be phased out anyway, its a sign of poverty too. look around, the philippines are still building a lot of these vehicles that doesnt even follow the international standard features thats why they should be called, CRAP. the philippines has started those electric-vehicles and so it should be emphasized more and keep it up, while the government should now start discouraging people who are still building those crappy vehicles. but the government seem to be still lacking the political will to do so.

and yes ofcourse, "renovating" the ones who drives these jeepneys, or even the buses or taxis, are always part of modernizing our public transportation infrastructures.

habagatcentral1

February 13th, 2010, 06:52 AM

b_two

February 13th, 2010, 09:48 AM

jeepneys... unique to the philippines... a moving showcase of philippine artistry and creativity.

spearhead

February 13th, 2010, 02:29 PM

^^ The question, are we realistic in our timeframe of eliminating jeepneys within a decade all throughout the country, most esepcially the non-metro cities of the Philippines?

The mentality of complacency breeds mediocrity. But revolutionizing, as of like wiping them out completely in our society (within a short period of time) is a complete insanity...except for Metro Manila and other larger cities.

With regard to the passad jeepney. Let them be. It is our identity and let them keep it to ourselves. If you would like to have that jumbo jeepney to serve only for tourists, then let the passad jeepneys serve our tourists/visitors as well. If wiping out these kind of PUVs is inevitable as you wish, then let us keep what is ours. What's the difference of having a modified jeepney from WW2 from the sleek yet modified jeepney of the present? Ilonggos have defied the notion that jeepneys should be like Manila's Sarao...and that's part of our cultural heritage.

I too don't like the jeepneys as I experience a lot of traffic jams going to and from work and home. But do we also have to think about OUR buses as well? We have MRT, we have LRT, we have Buses...but these buses are no different from the jeepneys that you dislike...they're just big but their attitude is still, jeepney-like.

So, what would you suggest for a better public transport? How do we nix the undisciplined drivers and complacent/sometimes voracious authorities? What is your short-term, mid-term and long-term suggestions for improving the public transport, not just only in Metro Manila and Metro Cebu, but all the cities and rural towns as well?

Good morning from north america! Ok, i blieve we should have enough time in the next 50 yrs to eliminate the use of all these jeepneys as our main PUV. But my friend, I still dont think you get my point and idea. I hope you take some time to read my post again. I'm not really in wiping ALL of them. I even suggested those jumbo type jeepneys should be kept, only for tourism-use though.

Also for the obvious reason why i didn't include the passad "jeepney" for tourism-use only because simply, they are not a real jeepney. Jeepneys has become the icon of the filipino nation, so if only the iloilo government can come up with a real distinguished name for these without calling it "jeepney". Only then maybe it can have some place for tourism, and the name passad is quite legitimate as long as they dont include the word, "jeepney".

The difference of passad and the typical jeepneys are the front hood and grills. ALso, actually the jeeps are always has the 4x4 capabilities, our jeepneys dont have, so what more of these "ewankotype jeepneys" from iloilo? Then, original jeep designs are not the look of passad vehicles at the front. Afterall, our jeepneys got their name from the original WWII jeeps with just different carriage. Not only that, most of the typical jeepneys were actually left-overs from the war, that was only modified carriage, until it found some place in mass production around the philippines. That's why the passad vehicles should not be called "jeepney".

What i have suggested before was the use and implementation of BRT system. This has been tackled around MM and metro cebu, so why not in iloilo before they further destroy our planet earth. But using MRT type transport transit system will be too expensive for them. Hmm, not unless if the parliament type of government should be implemented in the future, then who knows how much budget the province could get from the main government and perhaps use some of it to fund such system.

Lastly, the sad thing here is the fact that this "ewanko-type jeepneys" are infrigement too, and thus the government should even start investigating this business and further discourage them. The use of their various emblems are indeed misrepresenting those big time car manufacturers. Yes they look nice but we can't just call them "jeepney", or can't be the future of their transportation infrastructure. The future now is the electric-vehicles and not the jeepneys, if we talk about PUV.

jpdm

February 14th, 2010, 04:37 AM

For me the name or term jeepney is already a unique Philippine marque. Even Encyclopaedia Brittanica credits the Philippines with the name.

My suggestion again is ask stakeholders, especially jeepney manufacturers, associations and our government to work together (and stop bickering. And government stop kowtowing to foreign manufacturers) and build and patent the the trademark jeepney here in the Philippines and worldwide (just like what the French done with ilang ilang).

Then, the Philippines should compel the local manufacturers to create and patent a blueprint for a standardized jeepney model (say a "Sarao", "Franscisco", "Passad", " Binan", " PHUV", "Patok", jeepney type)
Of course I'm more for a two to three variants with modern look of the jeepney.

Hopefully, the local AUVs like Anfra and Carter will also revived with new look also.These will spur local auto industry development which fortunately is supported by the government's MVDP through its PBV program.

hecky12

February 14th, 2010, 05:32 AM

i just missed the old jeepney style.. miss ko na yung mga kabayo sa harap.. ngayon kasi wala ng kabayo.. yung iba ibon na ang nakalagay e..i just wish mabuhay ulet ang sarao jeepney under new management pero siempre kumuha pa rin sila ng isang sarao family kung magoopen ulet sila..

jpdm

February 14th, 2010, 12:46 PM

spearhead

February 14th, 2010, 06:57 PM

jpdm

February 15th, 2010, 03:52 AM

Auto industry not happy with revised car program

By Ma. Elisa P. Osorio
(The Philippine Star)
Updated February 15, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The local automotive industry slammed the government for not laying down concrete measures as to how the government will encourage car makers to continue to manufacture in the country.

“Right now all I see is a council and the adoption of current policies,” Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) president Elizabeth H. Lee said during the public hearing for the proposed revised MVDP held at the Board of Investments (BOI) Friday afternoon.

According to Lee, the proposed revised Motor Vehicle Development Plan (MVDP) only contains the creation of a council but it does not enumerate specific ways to make investing in the automotive industry attractive.

“What do we offer here in the Philippines as a compelling reason to not only sustain but also to expand investments,” Lee said. “The council is not enough,” she stressed.

Lee said that her brand, Universal Motor Corp. (UMC), is seriously looking at the Philippines as an investment site. Unfortunately she said that there is nothing in the MVDP that would make a company say that they want to invest in the Philippines.

BOI executive director Efren Leano clarified that they will still improve the proposed revised MVDP. Leano explained that they only included general terms in the revised MVDP because they would like the private sector to give the details.

“Tell us what kind of support you need,” Leano urged the industry.

He said the specifics will be placed in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the revised MVDP.

Leano defended their decision to put up a council because he said it will help address the complaints of manufacturers that it takes a long time to process papers. He said the council will be a hub for all the businesses in the automotive industry.

For his part Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (MVPMAP) Executive Director Antonio A. Gimenez proposed that there should be a focal point for the revised MVDP like the creation of the econo-van of the Philippines.

He said that the Philippine Brand Vehicle must comfortably seat five people because that is the average number of family members.

lewdsaint

February 15th, 2010, 12:30 PM

Latest pics of Iloilo City jeepneys which I got yesterday

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fengrun

February 15th, 2010, 01:00 PM

jpdm

February 17th, 2010, 01:33 AM

RP to tap Asean parts market

Malaya Business Insights
Feb.16, 2010

The Philippine automotive manufacturers will participate for the first time in the Thailand Auto Parts and Accessories (TAPA) 2010 scheduled on April 28 to May 2.

The Philippine participation is in line with the goal of heightening the profile of the Philippine automotive industry globally, according to Ma. Lourdes Mediran, officer-in-charge of the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), an attached agency of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

TAPA is the largest auto parts and accessories trade fair in Thailand and is an important sourcing event for international players in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).

Industry reports say that the region has a promising global market for the automotive industry with sales amounting to 2 million vehicles in 2008. ASEAN countries are attracting major investments in vehicle production and because of growing demand; some major auto companies are in want of a production hub in ASEAN next to Thailand.

"The Philippine participation to the event aims to boost the local auto parts sector and highlight the country’s capability in supplying high quality automotive products and services. The participation also aims to bring back the Philippines into its position as a major player in the auto parts and accessories industry in the Asia Pacific," said DTI Undersecretary Thomas G. Aquino.

According to the Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) 2008-2010, the Philippines hopes to build deep economic ties with the ASEAN region and ASEAN partners like China, Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Philippine goods including automotive parts are recognized as among the government’s revenue stream projected to grow to $61 billion this year. The PEDP defines the country’s export strategies and programs that shall be implemented by government and the private sector.

Philippine auto parts manufacturers are confident that Thai Auto Fair 2010 will establish the Philippines as the new sourcing hub of auto parts and components. "We hope to make an impact in the Thai fair with products that are applicable to the Thai and ASEAN markets," said Rommel T. Juan, vice president for external affairs of the Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Association of the Philippines (MVPMAP).

There are about 256 companies manufacturing auto parts and accessories in the country. Tradeline Philippines reported that export of Philippine transport equipment to Thailand rose by almost 300 percent from 2001 to 2006 with sales amounting to $ 126 million and $377 million.

Joining MVPMAP are other industry partners including the Philippine Automotive Competitiveness Council, Inc. (PACCI) and the Philippine Automotive Federation, Inc. (PAFI).

With free trade agreements (FTAs) in the ASEAN region in place, neighboring countries such as China, Japan, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand are also exploring business development with the ASEAN countries.

"The exhibition is important for countries such as the Philippines so our local auto parts manufacturers can gain inroads in the fast growing ASEAN market," Aquino added.

In 2008, TAPA featured 285 exhibitors from Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and Germany attracting more than 13,800 trade buyers from 60 countries around the world including Japan, China, Middle East, India, US and Brazil.