E-Trikes Thread

[Manilablock]

More press-releases but no actual product.

70 units a year (or roughly one unit every five days)? Lugi pa yung company sa sahod sa mga employees nila.

much better pa sana kung gawa na lang sila ng convertion unit para pwede i-swap ung electric motor, controllers and batteries sa mga pedicab.

[ghosthunter]

much better pa sana kung gawa na lang sila ng convertion unit para pwede i-swap ung electric motor, controllers and batteries sa mga pedicab.

Problem with "conversion" kits, you have to be able to provide kits for all brands and models of motorcycles if you are going to go in that direction. It is simpler to just sell an actual electric trike. In general it should be more efficient (if designed properly).

[jpdm]

ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted at 07/29/2013 3:38 PM | Updated as of 07/29/2013 3:38 PM

Air21 to use EMotors' electric trikes




ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted at 07/29/2013 3:38 PM | Updated as of 07/29/2013 3:38 PM

Elizabeth H. Lee, CEO of EMotors, Inc. and Jerry Jara, CEO of Air Freight 2100 after the signing of a memorandum of agreement.
MANILA, Philippines - Logistics company Air21 is incorporating the use of EMotors' ZüM electric trikes in its fleet.

EMotors, Inc. is the local manufacturer and assembler of clean, zero-emission electric 3-wheelers (e-trikes). The ZüM electric 3-wheelers will help reduce the environmental impact of Air21's fleet.

"We are proud to team up with Air21 in our common goal of environmental responsibility by choosing to use clean, zero emission vehicles to help clean our air and help mitigate the effects of climate change, while at the same time support local manufacturing and generate jobs,” Beth Lee, EMotors CEO, said.

Lee said EMotors' goal is to provide a local alternative solution to transport that can help lessen our carbon footprint. “We have to take responsibility for our environment by integrating as much as possible, the use of zero-emission vehicles in our businesses. EMotors provides the solution for that need."

For its part, Air21 chief Jerry Jara said the company expects to reap the benefits of reduced costs, efficiency and gasoline

source: Air21 to use EMotors' electric trikes | ABS-CBN News

[jpdm]

About EMotors, Inc.


Company invests in e-trikes assembly


Manila Bulletin
Fri, May 3, 2013

EMotors Inc., a wholly-owned Filipino firm led by Elizabeth Lee, is investing P107 million for the manufacture and assembly of e-tricycles for sale to the local government units.The Board of Investments has already approved the project's registration. It will be entitled to income tax holidays and one percent duty on imported capital equipment.

According to the BOI, EMotors' e-trikes will run on an electric motor and rechargeable lead acid or lithium-ion battery.
Aside from selling the e-trikes to the local government units, EMotors will also put up dealership network around the country.
In approving the project, Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory L. Domingo cited EMotors for helping government in its effort to be at the forefront of green transport in the region.

"This e-trike will further enhance the country's position at the forefront of green transport in Asia. Not only that e-trikes are highly efficient, but they will also reduce carbon dioxide emissions," said Domingo, who is also BOI chairman.

"There are tremendous employment opportunities that the electric vehicles sector would bring. The e-trike supply chain, for instance, will involve activities focusing on parts, battery supply and charging stations," Domingo said.

source: Redirect Notice)

[xwangbu]

baka para yan sa byaheng edsa?

[ghosthunter]

Just saying... those AIR21 delivery trikes in the background of the photo look awfully familiar in design. I would say they're the three wheeled TUKTUKs (aka auto-ricksaw) from INDIA.

I hope there is some sort of technology transfer coming from ASSEMBLING those TUKTUKs here, otherwise we're just back to being a plain labor force for someone else's products.