E-Jeepneys Provide Eco-friendly Transportation in Legazpi
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Legazpi continues to adapt ways to help mitigate the negative impact of climate change and global warming caused by pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. New electric-powered, non-polluting jeepneys now provide eco-friendly transportation in the city of Legazpi.
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The e-jeepneys were introduced by Bicolano businesman Elizaldy Co, CEO of Sunwest Group of Companies to provide free rides for the public from the multi-billion Embarcadero, Legazpi’s newest commercial and lifestyle center, to other points of the city. Currently, there are two e-jeepneys plying the city’s main thoroughfares but six more units are set to arrive to cater to tourists and locals visiting the Embarcadero.
“As we go on with business venture modernization for countryside development, we must also protect our environment for our children’s children future. Our very own Gov. Joey Salceda is very much abreast and strong advocate for the protection of environment therefore all stakeholders should work together because protection of mother earth is everybody’s business,” Co said in an interview with The Manila Times.
The e-jeepneys are powered by five-horsepower electric motor engines with 12 batteries that, at full capacity, allow the vehicles to run 120 to 140 kilometers at around 40 kilometers per hour. The batteries are charged for eight hours on ordinary 220-volt power sockets at a minimum cost of P120. In contrast, regular fume-spewing jeepneys guzzle P300 (US$6.50) or more of diesel each day. Each e-Jeepney costs at least P400,000 to build, around P100,000 more than most shop-built diesel jeepneys.
Sources:
Bicolanos now enjoy e-jeepney rides, by Rhaydz Barcia, The Manila Times, December 10, 2009. Accessed December 11, 2009.
Electric jeepney rolls out in Makatihttp://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20070704-74800/Electric_jeepney_rolls_out_in_Makati, by Alexander Villafania, Philippine Daily Inquirer, July 4, 2007. Accessed December 11, 2009
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Next will be the E-Tricycle!
haha… well expected =)
i saw an e-tricycle (prototype) in quezon city government website.
Its good to see that Legazpi City is moving towards an eco-friendly city… Miss kona ang Mayon Volcano… Someday I will be back to my homeland…
Embarcadero is one of the popular places in Bicol region nowadays. one of our friends here even said that Legazpi City is moving towards an Eco-friendly city.. just one question,,(for fans opinion and for the concerned persons to response) May I know the advantages of embarcadero as far as our environment is concern.,What are those things,specifically..
Looking forward to your response guys and Mabuhay!!
I am a professor of De La Salle University in Dasmariñas Cavite. I am doing a research about the performance analysis of the Electric Jeep. I have a prepared questionaire but I do not know where I should send my queries about the operation and everything I need to know about Embarcadero’s experience on the EJeep. Can you please provide me with an email ad of the person who is the authority on this matter so that I can forward to him/her my questionaire. Thank you very much.
Dr. Carmelyn C. Antig
Professor of Business Management
De La Salle University-Dasmariñas
Dasmariñas, Cavite
Hello Dr. Antig. Please try to contact Embarcadero at the following telephone numbers: (052) 821-1221 or (052) 820-0473 or contact their Manila office at Sunwest Group of Companies, Unit 1108 West Tower PSE Exchange Rd. Ortigas Centre Pasig City, (02) 637-4959. Dios Mabalos!
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There’s no place like home! Kahit saan man ako makarating, babalik at babalik pa rin ako… and as always I’m looking forward to it. I’m so happy and proud to learn that Legaspi is now fast-moving towards progress! Avanti Legaspi! Bouna Fortuna! Ah Dio!
From legazpi airport how do i get to purok 2 Bonot legaspi, its Lozano’s compound. pls tell me if im going to ride a jeep and how and where.
we should always look for eco-friendly products out there to help the environment.:~’
I need an air conditioned car service or van for Saturday and Sunday August 14 , 15 and maybe 16th. It is easy duty and U do not need to hang out with us all day if u not want to . I need to go to my parents and back to hotel on those days, in morning and then in evening. email ayenandtom@yahoo.com
electric motors would sometimes overheat if they are not properly ventilated*’:
electric motors are great if you just do some proper maintennance on them–`
nowadays we would always use eco-friendly stuffs like, eco friendly foods, shoes and bags `-;
that is a good transportation! an electric-powered, non-polluting jeepney from the city of Legaspi. Hoping that it would be disseminate to other places too.