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Philippines - The wait is over for E-Jeepneys
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by jayr_patron | July 29, 2008 at 09:50 pm
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Makati City, Philippines - The long wait is over for franchise holders of electric jeepneys or e-jeepneys. Touted as a revolution to the Philippines' most recognizable icon, these electric-run public utility vehicles will finally be registered at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) with a recognizable orange alphanumeric plate.
Introduced in the country in 2007, the e-jeepney is the first public transport system of its kind in Southeast Asia, according to Greenpeace.
According to Greenpeace.org, the Electric Jeepneys are part of an innovative project led by GRIPP which intends to steer clear of the use of fossil fuels to help mitigate climate change, even as it addresses urban problems such as air pollution and solid waste.
"The Electric Jeepneys demonstrate how cities can help mitigate the problem of climate change," Greenpeace Southeast Asia Campaigns Director, Von Hernandez said. "Given the urgency of the need to address this global threat, it is encouraging to see pioneering cities like Makati take the initiative in implementing measures that would avoid the use of climate change-inducing fossil fuels."
The e-jeepney franchise will roll off with a ceremony at the Land Transportation Office at East Avenue, Quezon City tomorrow, July 31.
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at 22:30 on July 29th, 2008
So... Is this really a good idea? It doesn't look that much of a difference but I suppose designs will come later.
at 06:55 on July 30th, 2008
I am not sure this is such a good Idea, since one needs to produce electricity with something such fossil fuels! Hydrogen power may be a far better way to go, with solar powered electrolyse and water one can produce with little input energy enough Hydrogen at a far better ratio than any other source today! The Philippines has both Sea water, Sun and all that is needed would be some electrolyse to split the H2O into 2H and 1O!
at 06:55 on July 30th, 2008
jayr_patron, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 17:03 on July 30th, 2008
thanks for the GS. I believe this can work for the environment if the country focuses on its geothermal energy potential. Problem is...there are proposed developments for new coal-fired power plants.
at 07:11 on August 4th, 2008
A longer look at the clean cities project, that implied the importation and remodeling of the e-jeep, also pushes participant cities to have anaerobic digesters or biofuel plants that should be charging stations for the e-jeepneys. The immediate source of fuel for these anaerobic digesters will be the food wastes on wet markets. A longer look will be the actual, decisive and strict implementation of the 'Solid Waste Management Act'. In which case household waste should be actually segragated, such that biodegradable materials will be used as fuel for the anaerobic digesters. I believe there are concrete rumors (pardon the oxymoron) that anaerobic digester plants are currently on the bids for Metro Manila.