E-Vehicles rev up for boomtime
At least four EV manufacturers from diverse global hubs, the United States, China, and Indonesia, are seriously considering setting up shop in the Philippines.
Photograph courtesy of DOST Economical option The Department of Science and Technology and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines recently unveiled a Filipino-made 23-seater electric jeepney to provide a cheap alternative to public transport operators. Local engineers created the e-jeepney, with the DOST funding the research and development and prototyping for P4.9 million.