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@ mirandablue

Rizal Park, ang pinaka-kilalang pampublikong liwasan sa Pilipinas.  Dito nakahimlay si Dr. Jose Rizal, ang pambansang bayani, at ang monumento ay sagisag ng kanyang kadakilaan.

@ mirandablue

Ang jeepney ay pampublikong sasakyan na makikita saan mang dako ng Pilipinas.  Ito ay naging simbolo na ng kulturang Filipino.

Posted for Litratong Pinoy

Electric Jeepney - Think Green Thursday

Historically, the jeepney has been the symbol of Filipino creativity in industrial design. It never fails to be mentioned as an example of Filipino ingenuity. And refusing to be left behind, the jeepney has been redesigned for the 21st century. Powered by electricity, the electric jeepney was launched by environmental groups in 2007. It is poised to drive the Philippines towards a cleaner form of public transportation relying purely on renewable energy. With a mechanism similar to a golf cart's, the 12-seater jeep runs on rechargeable batteries for a maximum of 120 kilometers (74.6 miles). Ideally, the electricity used for charging will be sourced from a bio-gas converter that generates power from household and wet market waste.

Developed by Green Renewable Independent Power Producer (GRIPP) with Greenpeace and distributed by Solar Electric, the electric jeepneys are part of a project that offers climate-friendly alternatives to current polluting modes of public transportation.

But I don't know what happened since the launching in 2007. As we can see in our streets, public transport still generally relies on diesel fuel. Good thing many taxis have converted to LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) fuel which is more environment-friendly and cheaper by 30-50% compared to gasoline. LPG comes from natural gas, a mixture of petroleum gasses like ethane and butane. The higher energy content in this fuel results in a 10% reduction of CO2 emission.

Recent developments with LTO (Land Transportation Office) look like the e-jeeps are finally ready to roll. In March, LTO has finally agreed to issue plate numbers for e-jeeps. This means that the manufacturing group and non-government organizations spearheading the distribution of e-jeepneys will make the "green" public utility vehicle available for sale to the public this year.

an overloaded jeepney in Lousiana, Laguna

With a population of over 90 million, the Philippines ranks as one of the highest carbon dioxide emitters in Southeast Asia with a total of 72.02 million metric tonnes each year.

the REVAi, an electric car from a Filipino-company EVnnovations

Posted for Think Green Thursday