The Philippine Jeepney

[habagatcentral1]

Originally Posted by mwg12a

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.

[Sleepwalker]

Optimus Prime of Cebu...

[habagatcentral1]

Originally Posted by Sleepwalker

Optimus Prime of Cebu...

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

[mwg12a]

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]

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

[shyaman]

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

[lewdsaint]

Additional Photos

Iloilo Jeepneys

[Jrommel]

one of the best modern looking jeepneys..astig

[freightrunner]

Originally Posted by Jrommel

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]

Originally Posted by freightrunner

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.

[jpdm]

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.

[jpdm]

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



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


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


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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Jrommel

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

Actually dapat gawa na lang ng anyang body and lagyan ng Pilipino made Blaze or MCX 4 stroke motorcycle para mura...

[jpdm]

Old article,but worth reading!


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]

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

[jpdm]

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[freightrunner]

Originally Posted by jpdm

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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.

[jpdm]

Originally Posted by freightrunner

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.

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.