DOST promotes Filipino e-vehicles amid rising fuel prices due to conflict

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Friday urged the wider use of Filipino e-vehicles, or what it called e-mobility innovations, amid the massive fuel price hikes triggered by the Middle East conflict.

The agency touted the following Filipino e-vehicles as viable options.

 

 

MB Dalaray Electric Ferry Project: A ferry operating on an electric propulsion system, it travels between Guadalupe and Escolta on the Pasig River from Mondays to Saturdays.

 

C-Trike: A converted electric tricycle consuming just 4.5 kWh for 56.4 km, it has a highly efficient mileage.

 

 

E-Trike: Electric tricycles operate at lower costs for drivers.

 

E-Jeepney (EVAP): The electric jeepney is a 23-seater, low-carbon, electric alternative to traditional fueled jeepneys.

 

Hybrid Electric Train (HET): This 20-meter-per-coach trainset reduces diesel dependence.

For charging electric vehicles, the DOST also encouraged the use of CharM or Charging in minutes. 

 

Charging in Minutes (CharM): This fast-charging system allows e-vehicles to recharge in 30 minutes.

“These are real, working technologies—tested on the ground and developed by Filipino engineers," said Niñaliza Escorial, DOST-PCIEERD Deputy Executive Director and officer-in-charge of the Office of the Executive Director

"As fuel prices continue to fluctuate, our e-mobility solutions give Filipinos a more stable, sustainable, and homegrown option,” she added.

In addition to supporting e-vehicles, DOST also encouraged the public to consider said options for daily commute and for integration into modernization plans. –NB, GMA Integrated News