A Future for Jeepneys (What do you think?)

**timrev** · August 29th, 2012 02:31 PM

sa tingin ko mas ok pa yun sinaunang jeep base sa picture wala ng driver side door at mas makinis pa yun itsura nun una

**ZURC01** · August 29th, 2012 02:52 PM

Sa tingin ko talagang mas matino pa yung sinaunang jeepney circa 1950's kasi kahit papaano, yung pang ilalim nya gawa ng Ford, and Willys. Pinadaan sa mga proving ground bago na mass-produced, yung mga gawa ngayon di mo alam kung ano mangyayari. Napansin ko ni hindi maka u-turn dun sa may buendia papuntang macapagal!!.....sobrang haba tapos maliit yung turning diameter.....lalo akong natrapik!!...hehe

**awing** · August 29th, 2012 05:14 PM

Yung jeepney 2087 parang sa Iloilo yan na model. I think early year 2000's ganyan na ang jeepney sa kanila.

So we'll expect 'more' high-tech in 2087

Originally Posted by Monseratto

**TholitzReloaded** · August 29th, 2012 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by awing

Yung jeepney 2087 parang sa Iloilo yan na model. I think early year 2000's ganyan na ang jeepney sa kanila.

So we'll expect 'more' high-tech in 2087

Jeepney's should be replaced, it should be given just 10years and everything should be phased out.. our commuters deserve better than these(jeepneys) piece of junk roaming around manila.

Cebu has better, they have Elfs designed to carry people, they also have multicab for short distances.

**sotel** · August 29th, 2012 09:01 PM

d2 sa isabela van na ang ipinalit sa mga jeepney wala nga lang aircon

sa mga baryo nalang ginagamit ung mga jeepney

**dfopiso** · August 29th, 2012 09:14 PM

how about si Sec. Mar Roxas, ano ang vision nya sa future ng mga jeepneys?

**sotel** · August 29th, 2012 09:15 PM

**cripple_rooster** · September 1st, 2012 04:39 PM

The closest to a modern version of the jeepney I can recall is the AUV. Other than that, a van would be the cheapest option if a jeepney phaseout was intended and taken seriously.

Originally Posted by kitsons

our former associates in an automotive shop we almost started to build AUV's way back in the early 90's have been manufacturing chassis of different makes, evangelista's elf's (the small and large), fx's with practically alll makes of which they have the technical configurations and knew what engines and power chains can be specific types of chassis.

Not sure now though if these configuration can be modified for electric power systems or perhaps the electric power systems design can be adjusted to the chassis configuration.

It's not so hard to adapt an electric drive system into a currently-available frame. Considering the usage of hub-motors, it would leave space between the frame rails to assemble battery packs in a position which would protect'em more from side impacts and enhance the vehicle's stability due to the centralized weight. Even if a single electric motor would be bolted to a differential, either directly or thru a driveshaft, it can be done in a way it wouldn't require too much space.

**cripple_rooster** · September 1st, 2012 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

Taken from: Fiberglass : Environmental & Occupational Disease Epidemiology : NYC DOHMH

Overlooking health issues, the fiberglass body will increase the efficiency of the jeepney by reducing it's weight BUT it still overlooks the issue that the jeepney itself is a dinosaur that needs to be replaced or (in the very least) re-invented with a better solution.

Fiberglass takes a lot of energy and mineral resources to be manufactured, while some vegetable fibers can be used as an alternative. Coconut fiber, cotton, and even hemp could be a viable replacement to fiberglass.

**ghosthunter** · September 1st, 2012 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by cripple_rooster

The closest to a modern version of the jeepney I can recall is the AUV. Other than that, a van would be the cheapest option if a jeepney phaseout was intended and taken seriously.

It's not so hard to adapt an electric drive system into a currently-available frame. Considering the usage of hub-motors, it would leave space between the frame rails to assemble battery packs in a position which would protect'em more from side impacts and enhance the vehicle's stability due to the centralized weight. Even if a single electric motor would be bolted to a differential, either directly or thru a driveshaft, it can be done in a way it wouldn't require too much space.

True. It is not hard to DIY an electric drive system to any vehicle. But giving it practical range and keeping costs down are the difficult parts. Deep cycle batteries are expensive, costing around P9,000 each. To have practical range in a heavily laden vehicle, you'll probably want ten or more of those batteries onboard. Then figure out how you can make money when the life-cycle of the batteries is only at 500 cycles. This does not yet include the cost of recharging all those batteries at least once a day nor the cost of the expensive power controller that is essential to any electric car.