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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) unveiled a locally-made 23-seater electric jeepney (e-jeepney) at Alabang, Muntinlupa, on Monday afternoon. According to Enrico Paringit, executive director of the DOST-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST PCIEERD), the e-jeepney was created by EVAP engineers in collaboration with the DOST funding for research and development and prototyping amounting to PHP4.9 million. Paringit also said that ToJo Motors has already committed to adopting the technology and producing the 23-seater jeepney. "We also encourage other manufacturers to be adopters," Paringit added. The e-jeepney features low-carbon electric vehicle technology and production standards which can reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels and improve the air quality in communities. BKM/ Expat Media
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