Three wheels, two pedals, and protection from the rain? Tell us more
by Cat Dow
Hyundai reimagines the trike
Trike. Rickshaw. Tuk tuk. Whatever you want to call them, these tiny three-wheelers are there to whisk commuters in and around for a modest fare. The formula has been simple over the years, although there have been some electric alternatives sprouting
These provisions are inconsistent with EVIDA, according to the DOTr
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is temporarily suspending the requirement to register e-trikes and e-bikes operated on public roads and highways, as well as the requirement for users to have a driver's license and wear a helmet when operating
It will also reverse the penalties issued on April 17
After President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a temporary suspension of the fines and penalties under the ban on e-bikes, e-trikes, pedicabs, tricycles, and the like on national and major roads, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has outlined its plan
For one month
The ban on electric tricycles, light electric vehicles, tricycles, pedicabs, kuliglig, and pushcarts on national and major roads in Metro Manila began on Monday, April 15. In the first two days, apprehending enforcers only gave warnings to violators, with the issuance of
Plus 11-month EDSA-Kamuning Flyover closure, EDSA Busway violators
Light electric vehicles may still use the bike lanes on national roads
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) begins implementing the ban on e-trikes, e-bikes, and the like on national roads on April 15, 2024, as prescribed by MMDA Regulation No. 24-002, entitled, 'Prohibiting certain types of transportation and other forms
The ‘rickshaws’ will use Honda’s swappable batteries
With India transitioning to electric vehicles to cut down on emissions and reduce pollution, electric tricycle taxis-or 'rickshaws'-have emerged as an essential means of transportation in highly urbanized parts of the country.In order to contribute to India's electrification
It’s called the AKO Trike
The tricycles we're familiar with here in the Philippines are the regular motorcycles with sidecars attached. This AKO Trike concept pictured here is a far cry from that.It's an 'electric leaning inverse trike' that's powered by a 26kWh
These will be distributed among the public hospitals across the city
There's been some conflict surrounding the operation of public transportation under the enhanced community quarantine.Just this morning, Vico Sotto's initiative of allowing tricycles to ferry frontline workers around Pasig City was shot down by the government's Inter-Agency
They’d make city streets brighter and happier-looking
We love the Microlino at Top Gear. Despite the small problem that, when we first drove the prototype electric bubble car back in 2018, it wasn't exactly finished.Since then, it's been embroiled in an untidy legal battle, and then
by Ollie Kew
We’re hoping to see it soon
In case you missed it, Mayor Isko Moreno caused quite the buzz yesterday as he called for the complete pullout of all electric tricycle (e-trike) units across Manila City. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has since responded to the mayor's
Turning over a new leaf
In case you missed it, Boracay is set to reopen to outsiders by October 26, 2018.If you've been itching to hit the pristine sands of the country's world-renowned island paradise, you might not have to wait
by Drei Laurel
Will electric tricycles soon rule this island paradise?
In what must seem like a scene out of a science-fiction movie, the most popular beach in the Philippines is empty at the height of summer. This is because Boracay island came under fire for being overpopulated with locals and tourists,
by Aris Ilagan
Two giant companies join forces with EMotors
Bonifacio Global City residents and tenants can finally get rid of their phobia of the word 'surge.' They'll be able to sleep more soundly since they will have less worries about the monstrous traffic and exorbitant parking fees just to move
by Aris Ilagan
A look at Le Guider's PH's electrified autos
Fans of internal combustion might scoff at the idea, but it can't be denied that electric cars are the wave of the future. With increasing concerns about the state of the environment, carmakers are moving away from traditional means of propulsion
by Jason Tulio
Have EVs lost their spark?
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) is pleading for the government to continue the Department of Energy (DOE) ETrike Program, after the agency cancelled the project due to its supposed economic unviability.In a statement sent to us by EVAP
by Drei Laurel
Offering electric tricycles and jeeps
A new foreign-based player in the electric vehicle industry has arrived in the Philippines. TECO, a Taiwanese electric motor manufacturer has teamed up with local motorcycle distributor Ropali to bring us the Roteco ETrike and the TECO Electric Jeepney.The Roteco
by Drei Laurel
Are you ready for e-jeepneys and e-trikes?
Whether you drive your own car or ride a public-transport vehicle, we're sure there's not a day that passes when you don't secretly wish that old jeepneys and buses be permanently wiped off the face of the earth.
To promote green initiative
EMotors, the Filipino makers of Züm electric tricycles, and supply-chain company 2GO are working in unison to help spread environmental awareness and to shed light on the issue of climate change in the country.The local e-tricycle manufacturer will
by Drei Laurel
