"e-Jeepney" - The electric powered jeepney

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PH seen setting trend for electric vehicles in Asia



By: Amy R. Remo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
11:35 pm | Sunday, May 20th, 2012


The Philippines is expected to lead the way toward the widespread use of electric vehicles in the region, as it has begun implementing numerous initiatives geared toward promoting the massive use of these environment-friendly vehicles in the country.

In a statement, the newly formed Electric Vehicles Association of the Philippines (EVAP) said that the private sector’s interest in e-vehicles was spurred not just by the profit potential, but also the desire for clean air and the protection of the environment.

For instance, nongovernment organization Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (iCSC) started the electric jeepney (eJeepney) program in the country back in 2007 under its Climate Friendly Cities Program.

The Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (MVPMAP) and PhUV Inc. then stepped in by being the first to locally design, fabricate, assemble and mass-produce the eJeepneys for iCSC and other markets.

Reina Garcia of iCSC had said that iCSC’s Makati Green Route initiative was the first mass transport application of the electric vehicle.

“Our eJeepneys were also the very first to receive the LTO orange license plate for EVs and the LTFRB franchise for EVs to operate as public-utility vehicles,” Garcia added.

Ferdi Raquelsantos, president of both MVPMAP and PhUV Inc., added that eJeepneys can now be found in Pasig, Quezon City, Cebu, Bicol, Los Baños in Laguna, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Batangas, Palawan, Ilocos region and Boracay.

“And we continue to locally design and assemble eJeepneys to a niche market of transport and shuttle service operators,” Raquelsantos said.

Many initiatives on the use of the electric tricycles (eTrikes) were also previously undertaken in Taguig, Surigao, Puerto Princesa, Boracay and Mandaluyong—some of which were made in collaboration with government agencies.

Power distributor Manila Electric Co., on the other hand, is showcasing the feasibility of using eShuttles and electric quadricycles (eQuads) for the shuttling needs of its employees, visitors and customers within the Meralco compound in Ortigas.

Collectively, there are now about 400 electric vehicles running all over the archipelago, according to EVAP president Rommel Juan.

This initial success, according to Juan, has since attracted numerous players into this new “green” industry.
Phil Etro EV Inc. makes electric tricycles while Alternative Modern Transport has branched out from etrikes to ejeepneys as well.

“[These] various initiatives have spurred the government to take a more serious look at the electric vehicle industry,” Juan said.

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Local Company Ready To Market Electric Vehicles Middle Of 2013



Manila Bulletin – Sat, Sep 29, 2012

Home-grown technology firm Innovatronix Inc. will distribute to the market by the middle of 2013 around 200 units of electronic vehicle (EV) that it claims to be the first all-Filipino designed commercial EV.

Having produced first Philippine-made electric bicycle (ebike), Innovatronix is now set to market its EV.

"We're still in the prototype production stage. We still don't know how many we can produce per month. But maybe our target is 200 units when we start mass production by the middle of next year," said John Paul Famero, Innovatronix research and development engineer, in an interview.
Markets for the EV are golf carts, village service vehicle, and tricycle public transportation.

To sell at a P380,000 per unit, the "Tronix" EV will be 10 to 20 percent cheaper than what is currently available in the market. Capacity of the vehicle is six passengers including driver.

Aside from being environment-friendly, the EV will give motorists a big savings since a single charge costs only P50-P50. That will enable EV to run 100 kilometers (KM). In a traffic, the battery does not really consume much power, so the 100 KM distance per charge stays. Top speed is 40 kilometers per hour.
"You can save on gas since it costs only P0.50 per kilometer," he said. "A tricycle's gas consumption costs around P2 per kilometer if it runs at 20 kilometer per liter at P50."

While most of the other EV manufacturers just assemble many auto parts in the country that are mostly imported from China, Innovatronix claims to be offering an effective after-sales maintenance system.

"We already have many manufacturers in the country. But most of them import electronic and other parts, even the body, from China and assemble them here. But we do all the electronic parts like controllers, converters," said Famero. "If a part breaks down, it can be bought from any auto shop. And since we did all the parts, we can serve whatever we promise in our warranty."

The Electronic Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) has been optimistic about the market for EVs in the country and for locally-manufactured EVs meant for export. EVs will have an orange plate upon registration with the Land Transportation Office. From being smoke emission free, EVs automatically omit LTO omission test.

The use of more environment-friendly vehicles has been favored globally as the automotive sector is the single most important contributor to air pollution.
Famero said Innovatronix has started to bring out the best in Filipino engineers which is now obvious in its products.

"Filipino engineers are among the best. They just move to other countries because the compensation here is low. But they excel in other countries. (Fortunately), Innovatronix comes up with products that are all designed by Filipino engineers."

A basic electronic part designed in this Tronix EV is the integrated circuit where all operations are processed, explained Famero. This includes acceleration, braking so that motor is disabled, and turning on and off of signal lights.

Charging of the Tronix EV lasts three to six hours, depending on battery exhaustion extent. Its motor is a four horsepower three kilowatt series. It has front disc and rear drum brakes. Battery, of deep cycle type, lasts three to five years with a replacement cost of P20,000. It has a high efficiency PWM-type charger.
It is almost maintenance free, and given technical problems, the company offers a warranty.

The company plans to offer the EV in showrooms off-the-shelf, or available at display area. Or it may also be promoted through its Tronix photography supply distribution centers at major malls nationwide where orders may be received.

The company has introduced many innovative products locally. Among these are a powerful battery pack to power photography facilities for outdoor or on-location photoshoots; automatic night light (ANL), a heavy-duty sensor switch that automatically turns fluorescent lamps on during nighttime; multisport portable scoreboard; energy-saving electric ballasts; power on delay that protects appliances from electrical surges from brownouts; energy-saving refrigerator clock saver; digital photo printing machine with continuous ink system for cheap cost; and wireless queuing system.

The company's Tronix ebike travels up to 22 kilometers at a speed of 35 kilometers per hour.

A company that has a chain of 150 stores nationwide, Innovatronix has registered an average monthly export revenue of $100,000 in 2010 from just an average of $60,000 in 2009, according to Innovatronix founder and president, Ramon I. Castillo.

Its expected export revenue was $1.2 million in 2010. Its export revenue stream comes mainly from photo imaging products sold to 80 countries primarily US and Europe.

The company has around 500 employees and keeps its plant in Antipolo and also has operations in Davao and in Laoag City in the Ilocos Region

Source: http://www.google.com.ph/url?sa=t&rc...FoSgUIUcM4FS1g

[Manilablock]

Sana they will look into the option din na ung gas/diesel engine mo ay papalitan ng electric motor at compatible transmission box.

[ghosthunter]

Sana they will look into the option din na ung gas/diesel engine mo ay papalitan ng electric motor at compatible transmission box.

Unless you specify a specific car and model, you cannot serve such an option/service. As we know, each car has it's particular design for it's engine/tranny and you cannot simply swap it with a generic replacement. The result would be a custom project for every e-conversion and the costs will still prohibitive as powerful electric motors, batteries and power controllers all cost a lot of money.

[niky]

If I recall right, I was quoted at about 150k for a proper conversion with a 10-15 hp traction motor. But it's been a while. Not quite sure what the exact specs were. I was given a quote before for the 10-15 hp motor and a 25 hp motor, but the bigger motor is obviously more expensive.

[ghosthunter]

If I recall right, I was quoted at about 150k for a proper conversion with a 10-15 hp traction motor. But it's been a while. Not quite sure what the exact specs were. I was given a quote before for the 10-15 hp motor and a 25 hp motor, but the bigger motor is obviously more expensive.

Putting a 15hp electric motor in a (formerly) gasoline engined car will not cut it. If it's geared down, it would putter around at under 30kph at best.

It will need probably need a 30 to 50 hp motor for a typical compact sedan.

And then there is the issue of airconditioning... it will need an electric AC conversion as well, which adds to the overall cost of the project.

[Manilablock]

Philippines may not be the ideal place for manufacturing, however, Filipinos are known to be innovators which the Philippine government should focus and provide support para mag mature ung mga products at maging available for the consumer market. Not only locally but also as export product.

Merong mga other Pinoy made e-vehicles na din akong napanood sa TV (NEWS) pero hangang doon na lang, ung e-jeepney sa Makati Ave. bihira ko na din makita.

[uls]

remember what e-jeepneys were supposed to do?

replace diesel jeepneys

it's been years...

how's that going so far

[niky]

Putting a 15hp electric motor in a (formerly) gasoline engined car will not cut it. If it's geared down, it would putter around at under 30kph at best.

It will need probably need a 30 to 50 hp motor for a typical compact sedan.

And then there is the issue of airconditioning... it will need an electric AC conversion as well, which adds to the overall cost of the project.

I think 25 hp is the sweet spot for city driving. Most gasoline cars don't make more than that before 2000 rpm, whch is where most peopel shift up, anyway.

If you can keep the car light, that's enough to hit 80 km/h.

15 hp motors will definitely limit usability. Probably 40-50 km/h.

The best bet for such a conversion would be a used Matiz or Charade. Something light but with four seats. Gut the engine bay, stuff the traction motor, controller and half your batteries up front, then stuff the rest of the batteries in the trunk and spare tire compartment. Heck, you might even be able to hit 60 km/h in a 15 hp electric Charade.







Downhill, that is. Don't ask me how it will go uphill. There are EV users who've done it, but it's not pretty.

[ghosthunter]

I think 25 hp is the sweet spot for city driving. Most gasoline cars don't make more than that before 2000 rpm, whch is where most peopel shift up, anyway.

If you can keep the car light, that's enough to hit 80 km/h.

15 hp motors will definitely limit usability. Probably 40-50 km/h.

The best bet for such a conversion would be a used Matiz or Charade. Something light but with four seats. Gut the engine bay, stuff the traction motor, controller and half your batteries up front, then stuff the rest of the batteries in the trunk and spare tire compartment. Heck, you might even be able to hit 60 km/h in a 15 hp electric Charade.

Downhill, that is. Don't ask me how it will go uphill. There are EV users who've done it, but it's not pretty.

And yet you'll be spending more than the cost of the donor vehicle to convert it to electricity for less range. We would be looking at a practical range of 50 to 80 kilometers at best on a single charge. Plus driving in a tiny car isn't really a view of progress in electric cars, especially something for someone to be driving on a daily basis. I would rather have a big body corolla but stuffing all that weight would make it weigh more than a fully loaded corona.