The Phillipine Land Transportation Office agreed to issue plate numbers for e-jeepneys, making them available for commercial use.  The vehicles were developed by Green Renewable Independent Power Producer Inc. (GRIPP), and the Dutch group Stichting Doen as part of their “Climate-Friendly Cities” project.  They vehicles will be assembled locally with the cooperation of Philippine Utility Vehicles Inc. (PhUV), a local group of vehicle parts manufacturers.  Powered by 12 six volt lead acid batteries, the e-jeeps can carry 14 passengers at speeds of 40km to 60km per hour.  Each vehicle costs about $13,000 (US) which is slightly less than the diesel powered versions currently in use. Learn more