"e-Jeepney" - The electric powered jeepney

[stickers]

Came across this sa facebook.. Battery-operated daw, selling it for 35k. Is it a good buy?

I don't have any idea how to maintain it... do I need to register it sa LTO? Pwede ba ito sa Nat'l highway? I read few pages back and noted the problems with the use of battery (lifespan, charging stations, etc)

Basically, I intend to use it as school service for about 2kms from home pero dadaan ng national road. Anu advise nyo mga gurus?

[ghosthunter]

Came across this sa facebook.. Battery-operated daw, selling it for 35k. Is it a good buy?

I don't have any idea how to maintain it... do I need to register it sa LTO? Pwede ba ito sa Nat'l highway? I read few pages back and noted the problems with the use of battery (lifespan, charging stations, etc)

Basically, I intend to use it as school service for about 2kms from home pero dadaan ng national road. Anu advise nyo mga gurus?

what battery did they use?... standard car battery or deep cycle battery? If they used standard car batteries, the battery life will be very short and will cost you more than the cost of fuel to replace.

[niky]

what battery did they use?... standard car battery or deep cycle battery? If they used standard car batteries, the battery life will be very short and will cost you more than the cost of fuel to replace.

35k?

A single deep cycle cell costs 20k. That'll get you maybe four or five kilometers of range.

Also, best find out what motor they put in there. At that price, it's probably a small one, which means you're not getting on the highway at all, or going much faster than a golf cart.

[stickers]

what battery did they use?... standard car battery or deep cycle battery? If they used standard car batteries, the battery life will be very short and will cost you more than the cost of fuel to replace.

thanks, gonna check this with the seller.

35k?

A single deep cycle cell costs 20k. That'll get you maybe four or five kilometers of range.

Also, best find out what motor they put in there. At that price, it's probably a small one, which means you're not getting on the highway at all, or going much faster than a golf cart.

makina daw sir ng golf cart eh. is it worth buying?

[ghosthunter]

thanks, gonna check this with the seller.

makina daw sir ng golf cart eh. is it worth buying?

Not worth buying.

[niky]

Whether it's worth it depends on the condition, how powerful it is, how many batteries are in it, and how much life they have left in them.

If the motor is good and the batteries are okay, you could do worse. But it will never be legal for road use. Pang subdivision lang.

[jpdm]

Canadian made COMET "e-jeepney"


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[ghosthunter]

Canadian made COMET "e-jeepney"


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Much better than the sardine can of the original ejeep that was actually a golf cart underneath.

A more real human sized interior for passengers than the assumed dwarfs for the original e-jeepney

[uls]

ano ba talaga advocacy ni jpdm?

dati he's all for local auto manufacturing ngayon kahit foreign-made basta electric he's all for it

foreign made e-trikes, foreign made e-jeepneys

so much for pinoy-made no?

[jpdm]

ano ba talaga advocacy ni jpdm?

dati he's all for local auto manufacturing ngayon kahit foreign-made basta electric he's all for it

foreign made e-trikes, foreign made e-jeepneys

so much for pinoy-made no?

Local pa rin.

Just posted that Canadian Comet. Taguig will be using them.

[jpdm]

Local pa rin. Just posted that Canadian Comet because a local group will create a dedicated route in Taguig just like the e-jeepney route in Makati. The difference is that Taguig route will use a more expensive imported "e-jeepney" (800k excluding taxes and other expensese) compared to the PHUV e-jeepney.

Kung kikita, I doubt. Bili na lang ako L-300 FB, mag-school service na lang ako.

By the way, local manufacturing-- wala ng pag-asa. Thank you sa brilliance ng Pnoy admin.

Vietnam has already surpassed us in vehicle production (Vietnam 55k; Philippines 50k: August 2013 data) despite the Philippines having a much larger GDP (nominal and PPP).

Samantalang Pinoy ata unang nagtayo ng car company dun sa unified Vietnam ang Vietnam motors ni Jose Alvarez ng Asian Carmakers.

[uls]

By the way, local manufacturing-- wala ng pag-asa.

you finally realized it

you guys (the pinoy car advocates) said masyado ako negative

realistic lang dude

[jpdm]

Tried to be optimistic.

But my mistake.

Well, yes, as of today, I see no hope. Going to the dogs manufacturing sa Pinas.

After Ford (and Mazda) and Nissan going pure importation, Honda Philippines might be next.With 2015 ASEAN integration coming in and with still no clear and definte plan or move coming from the Pnoy government to revive manufacturing-- I see massive closure of manufacturing firms in the Philippines.

ADB already warned the Philippines that to sustain growth it must revive manufacturing..wala e.NEDA, PIDS have already notified the economic team of Pnoy, walang ginawa. Power costs, hindi nagmura kundi mapapamura ka sa taas.Red tape, grabe pa rin.

The Biomass Plant of Eastern Petroleum supposedly scheduled to operate is delayed as of today because of stupid government red tape. Dami pa raw kailangang permit read: lagay.


Anyway, Im sure with things are going, more unemployment and poverty for this country.


Thanks to the daang matuwid of Pnoy that goes to nowhere.

[jpdm]

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[myas110]

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Welcome E-shuttle, bye-bye PH jeepney

BY PIA RANADA
POSTED ON 10/26/2013 5:27 PM | UPDATED 10/29/2013 7:40 PM

MANILA, Philippines – Is it time to retire the Philippine jeepney?

Clunky, heavy, noisy and one of the primary suspects of air pollution and chaotic traffic in the metro, many have despaired of the jeepney. Though hailed by some Filipinos as a colorful cultural symbol and war-time legacy, many see the jeep as an embodiment of the outmoded transportation system clogging Philippine streets.

A new electric shuttle wants to replace the jeepney and the system it represents and thrives in.

The COMET (City Optimized Managed Electric Transport) is a fully electric-powered city shuttle designed to render the jeepney obsolete.

Its state-of-the-art lithium iron phosphate batteries lets it travel 80 to 100 kilometers a day until the next battery charge. These batteries can last up to 7 years unlike the lead acid batteries of older e-vehicles which have to be replaced after one year.

Just like the jeep, the COMET is designed for in-city roads instead of major thoroughfares and highways. That's why it can only go as fast as 60 kilometers/hour, slow for some but quite reasonable given the pace of city traffic.

KING OF THE ROAD. Around 40% of public utility vehicles in Metro Manila are jeepneysKING OF THE ROAD. Around 40% of public utility vehicles in Metro Manila are jeepneys

But more than its equipment, the COMET is revolutionary because of the transport system it employs.

Gone will be the days of "bayad po" (here's the payment) and "barya lang sa umaga" (change in the morning) because the COMET will employ a cashless system. Passengers buy credit-loaded cards from terminal stations which they tap into the COMET's built-in scanner when they board the jeep and tap out when they get off.

Instead of jeeps stopping whenever and wherever they want on busy roads, COMETs will have designated stops and terminal stations.

In January 2014, an initial fleet of 30 COMETs will be fully operational. They are set to travel from SM North EDSA in Quezon City to SM Megamall in Mandaluyong passing through Quezon Avenue, University of the Philippines Diliman campus, Katipunan Avenue, Eastwood Libis then Ortigas with stops every 200 to 300 meters.

All these benefits will come at no additional cost to consumers. Consunji said COMET fares will be the same as fares charged for a conventional jeepney ride.

SHUTTLE OF THE FUTURE. GET CEO Ken Montler stands in front of the COMET with COMET designers from US-based company PANGEA. Photo courtesy of GET PhilippinesSHUTTLE OF THE FUTURE. GET CEO Ken Montler stands in front of the COMET with COMET designers from US-based company PANGEA. Photo courtesy of GET Philippines

Cashless system, passenger-friendly

The COMET, created by Global Electric Transportation (GET) is designed to right the wrongs of the conventional jeepney by being passenger-friendly and eco-friendly.

That's why Armi Consunji, director of communications for GET Philippines, is loathe to call it an e-jeep.

"It's completely different from the jeep. Unlike the cramped jeeps, it has a head clearance of 6 feet so you can stand inside. The doors are on the side not in the back so that passengers can alight from the sidewalk instead of between cars during traffic," she told Rappler.

The COMET also has wider windows for ventilation and is equipped with GPS, WiFi and a CCTV camera. Each COMET unit is connected to a Command Center through which operators can monitor every COMET driver and vehicle. This way, COMETs can be deployed to places where they are needed or taken out from places where they are only clogging up streets.

Because it uses the most stable lithium battery, it has zero carbon emissions. With less parts and less consumption of fluids, it is 50% more efficient than diesel jeeps. It has a power-steering wheel and high-tech hydraulic disc brakes instead of the drum brakes of regular jeepneys which release more rubber in the air because the brakes put force on the tires which burn against the road surface.

It's also much lighter than the regular jeep at 2,500 lbs compared to the regular jeep's 6,000 lbs.

Revolutionizing transport

The 30 COMETs to be unleashed in January are the first in the world. GET CEO Ken Montler said he chose Metro Manila for the pilot release for a reason.

“The Philippines is a great place to showcase what we want to do because we have cities that suffer from congestion, noise and air pollution. We want to give the city back to the people," he said.

DRIVING CHANGE. Global Electric Transportation CEO Ken Montler thinks the COMET e-shuttle can improve lives of passengers and drivers alike. Photo by Pia Ranada/RapplerDRIVING CHANGE. Global Electric Transportation CEO Ken Montler thinks the COMET e-shuttle can improve lives of passengers and drivers alike. Photo by Pia Ranada/Rappler

"We’ll take the IT system to manage how transportation moves about our cities and to maximize the efficiency of our vehicles. Most importantly, we’re going to take the drivers and passengers, and make a better world for them."

Though GET is a US-based company, GET Philippines plans to make the Philippines the primary manufacturing hub for the revolutionary vehicle.

The ideal scenario is manufacturing to be done in the Philippines with some rare parts brought in from other countries. This will create more local jobs and reduce carbon footprint because the product won't consume as much fuel for transportation to buyers.

The jeep is the king of Metro Manila roads, accounting for 40% of public utility vehicles found in the mega-city's thoroughfares.

Slowly but surely, COMETs are hoping to match and one day overtake these numbers. Consunji said that 600 COMETs are targetted to come out in the first quarter of 2014. By 2015, 4,000 COMET units will ply the routes of Metro Manila. – Rappler.com

[nori]

I have not had a chance to go through all 104 pages, so sorry if any of these questions have already been answered.

My questions are to any jeepney drivers and owners out there.

What is the average financing arrangement for a new jeepney to a driver?

How many kms do you ACTUALLY drive daily? How much does this cost you in fuel?
Be as accurate as possible and please note the city of your route.

What is the top speed you are able to achieve on your route?

Is there anything about your traditional jeepney that you cannot live without?


Thanks for any help in advance.

BTW, This will not be another extended golf cart. I don't do golf carts.

di ako owner or driver pero dalawa ang ineexpect kong sagot nila:

1. marunong ba lumangoy sa dagat ng basura ang e-jeepney? baka malunod yan.

2. tangke ang diesel jeep ko. kahit anong kotse takot dumikit. (lugi kasi wala nang ipapangit yung jeep)

[ghosthunter]

We won't be seeing any E-shuttles yet in January 2014. (Originally scheduled for Jan 2014 launching)

The initial schedule for roll-out has been pushed back. I wonder what is the hold up? Red tape?

[ocanursjr]

We won't be seeing any E-shuttles yet in January 2014. (Originally scheduled for Jan 2014 launching)

The initial schedule for roll-out has been pushed back. I wonder what is the hold up? Red tape?

Honestly * gh & jpdm I see no hope. Thanks to PigNOY at daang patungo sa bangin...

[uls]

hanggang LGU project lang ang e-jeepney

mga libre sakay pampapogi project ng mga mayor

or pang going green pampapogi projects

there's no way e-jeepneys will replace diesel PUJs unless the govt abolishes diesel PUJs and force the replacement

[Ry_Tower]

Honestly * gh & jpdm I see no hope. Thanks to PigNOY at daang patungo sa bangin...

Sa panahon lang pala ni PNoy nagkaroon nang problema sa jeepney?

Ay oo nga pala, lahat kasalanan ni PNoy.