DOE promotes e-trike as new public transport

BANGUED, Abra -There are many ways that can be done to lessen consumption of the Earth’s nonrenewable resources like fossil fuels, oil, natural gas, and coal which take too long to be replaced.

Moreover, the burning of the coal, oil, and gas produces carbon dioxide as pollution that is bad for the environment and the health of the people.

The Department of Energy is conducting fora to promote alternative fuels and energy technologies and call for the participation of the rural communities towards the reduction of environmental pollution and mitigation of the effects of climate change.

During the alternative fuel and energy technologies forum held in Sagada, Mountain Province last week, the DOE stressed the significance of cleaner alternative energy and DOE- innovated vehicles powered by auto- Liquefied Petroleum Gas ( LPG) and electricity.

DOE Senior Research Specialist Simon Leonor introduced the energy effi- cient electric vehicle or e- trike, an innovation dubbed as the ‘Tricycle of the Future’.

It is the same as the typical tricycle but uses electric motors powered by on- board battery packs. The etrike can accommodate five people excluding the driver.

The introduction of e- trikes with lithium-

ion battery technology is envisioned to pave the way for increased safety standards and improved environmental compliance which complements government’s plan to support e-vehicle busi- ness including etrikes.

The DOE is inviting local government units to partner with them in the implementation of the E- Trike Project in their localities.