"e-Jeepney" - The electric powered jeepney

**JohnM** · January 10th, 2014 03:32 PM

On a somewhat related note: Ed Sarao just posted a few pics of their new 3D modeling system. They're trying it out on a bare old-school jeepney body. I'm not sure where this is going but props to them for trying to drag this old dinosaur kicking and screaming into the information age.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

**ghosthunter** · January 10th, 2014 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by JohnM

On a somewhat related note: Ed Sarao just posted a few pics of their new 3D modeling system. They're trying it out on a bare old-school jeepney body. I'm not sure where this is going but props to them for trying to drag this old dinosaur kicking and screaming into the information age.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

Trying to bring the old school jeepney body to something modern is just like trying to put perfume on a turd. At the end of the day, it is still a turd.

Although it might be commendable for Ed Sarao to trying something modern, but given Sarao's method of production (hand building), it does not meet to modern requirements of efficiency in production in vehicles.

**JohnM** · January 10th, 2014 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

Although it might be commendable for Ed Sarao to trying something modern, but given Sarao's method of production (hand building), it does not meet to modern requirements of efficiency in production in vehicles.

That's one path they can take. If they can translate their models into dies then they're onto something. Think Aston Martin (hand-beaten panels) vs Vios (ubiquitous). Economies of scale will still prevail though.

**ghosthunter** · January 10th, 2014 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by JohnM

That's one path they can take. If they can translate their models into dies then they're onto something. Think Aston Martin (hand-beaten panels) vs Vios (ubiquitous). Economies of scale will still prevail though.

It is doubtful if Sarao have the funds to make steel mold dies.

**lowslowbenz** · January 10th, 2014 06:46 PM

It would be interesting to see those future e-jeepneys traverse Halsema highway up north, loaded up to the roof with people and produce.

**ghosthunter** · January 11th, 2014 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by lowslowbenz

It would be interesting to see those future e-jeepneys traverse Halsema highway up north, loaded up to the roof with people and produce.

Electric jeepneys are not meant for really long distance. Only for within the city and for short loops only.

**jpdm** · March 3rd, 2014 11:32 AM

One million electric vehicles in PH by 2020

HI-TECH TRIKE. The Bemac e-tricycle from Beet Philippines has regenerative breaks that convert kinetic energy to electric energy, adding energy to its battery every time the driver brakes

THE NEW JEEP. E-jeepneys can be just as colorful and playful as conventional jeepneys. All photos by Pia Ranada/RapplerTHE NEW JEEP. E-jeepneys can be just as colorful and playful as conventional jeepneys. All photos by Pia Ranada/Rappler

BY PIA RANADA
POSTED ON 02/27/2014 7:34 PM | UPDATED 02/27/2014 9:34 PM

MANILA, Philippines – MANILA, Philippines – Is this being too optimistic for a developing country that has learned to make do with the cheap and the old?

Electric vehicle manufacturers, both local and foreign, beg to differ.

In the 3rd Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit held in Pasig City on Thursday, February 27, more than 500 participants from all over the world gathered to celebrate the achievements of the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The event gathered major industry players, manufacturers, NGOs, the academe, and government officials.

"The Philippines is at the center right now. We can be the hub for electric vehicle production in the region," said Rommel Juan, president of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP).

To prove his point, he announced the ambitious industry target of putting one million electric vehicles on Philippine roads by 2020.

"It's not impossible because this includes two-wheelers like electric bikes, electric motorcycles, 3-wheelers like electric tricycles, and the e-jeepneys," Juan said.

https://www.google.com.ph/url?sa=i&r...93899950055352

**jonski** · April 30th, 2014 11:24 AM

Ano ang cover sa bintana ng comet kapag umulan?

**ZURC01** · June 1st, 2014 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by jonski

Ano ang cover sa bintana ng comet kapag umulan?

Trapal din gaya ng standard jeepney....nakita ko sa promotional video ng GET Philippines.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ6RLHN_bN8]GET the COMET into your life! - YouTube[/ame]