Eco Friendly Electric Vehicles

Electric Trikes for Puerto Princesa International Airport

2010-09-23T20:00:00.000-07:00

First electric tricycles as taxis for Puerto Princesa International Airport

Mayor Edward Hagedorn of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan has recently ordered the first batch of forty (40) electric tricycles (eTrikes) to serve as taxis to and from the Puerto Princesa City International Airport. The eTrikes will be supplied by local assembler Green Tech EcoCenter (GTE) in partnership with PhUV Inc., the business arm of the Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Phils. (MVPMAP).

L to R: Dave Dewbre, ET developer, Mayor Ed Hagedorn, Diana Limjoco-GTE President, Helen Limjoco, Diana's mother. This is ET3 the prototype used to test the motors for the new ET4 Airport model.

"Since the eTrikes will be locally assembled using a fiberglass body that is also locally made, this project not only helps clean the air in Puerto Princesa but also provides local employment and marginal businesses for local enterprises", says Mayor Hagedorn after inspecting GTE's prototype of the eTrike, the first ever fully assembled in Puerto Princesa.

Et4 first prototype for PPC Intl. airport, fully assembled in Puerto Princesa by local workers.

ET4 with removable doors on.

He explains that his long-term vision is to actually replace all 4,000 gasoline-powered tricycles in Puerto Princesa City with eTrikes as part of his Clean Air Project aimed at preserving the blue skies and fresh air in the city. "Aside from helping protect our environment, this project will also transfer electric tricycle technology to our locals and enhance the skills of our local tinsmiths, welders, auto painters, auto mechanics, auto electricians, upholsterers, trimmers, assemblers and fiberglass makers".

Diana Limjoco, GTE president, says that what GTE will make commercially available is the 4th generation of GTE's eTrike or the ET4. "This will be a full electric vehicle running solely on pure battery power. It will be powered by a 5 kw electric motor that can more than cope with large loads of luggage and six passengers comfortably seated, without straining the motor. This electric motor is of a more advanced technology as it is equipped with an internal cooling fan", she explains.

"The development of the eTrike has been fast-tracked as we are fortunate enough to have as our partner PhUV Inc., the assembler of the electric Jeepneys in Manila. They supplied us with some of the parts we needed and technology they themselves have acquired in their three-year experience in locally assembling and servicing eJeepneys. We believe that this partnership will produce an eTrike that will soon be a mini taxi, not only in Puerto Princesa but throughout the Philippines as well", she concludes. Hubby Dave Dewbre is the genius behind the breakthroughs in the new Et4 Electric trikes for the airport.

Zev 7000 electric motorcycle

2010-04-20T17:03:00.000-07:00

Zev claims to have the world's fastest and most powerful PRODUCTION electric motorycle!

7 KW (7000 WATTS) OF CONTINUOUS OUTPUT POWER
8 KW(8000 WATTS) OF PEAK POWER
14.6 KW launch or standing start power!

Faster than any of the advertised speeds of any other electric motor scooter (advertisements which may or may not be true). Compare to the advertised specifications listed on other company web sites and brochures. Faster than the $10,000 or the $8,700 Vectrix scooter. Save $2,000 and get better performance with ZEV. Faster than any other production electric motorcycle!

The ZEV7000 will run 113 kph / 70 mph speeds. Take it out on the Interstate highway and run. Customers have run this bike at full throttle for over 20 miles. Acceleration was this bikes main design factor. Punch the shift button for the power boost into second and you can feel the front wheel get light.

Purchase a Zev 7000 at http://www.environmentfriendlystore.com

READ THE REVIEWS ON THIS electric motorcycle:

On GizMag: http://www.gizmag.com/zev-zev7000-electric-scooter/14839

Electro Velocity: http://electrovelocity.com/2010/04/20/the-zev-7000-electric-scooter

On Green Planet Profitshttp://www.greenplanetprofits.com/2010/04/20/zev-claims-its-zev7000-electric-scooter-is-the-fastest-around

Tax Credits for Electric Vehicles and motorcycles

2010-04-15T18:04:00.000-07:00

Pictured above is the yellow Zev 7000 watt electric motorcyle which qualifies for a Federal and or State tax credit depending on where you live in the U.S. With a $6000. Colorado tax credit and a 10% Federal credit, this fastest production ebike with cost you UNDER 500.00 more or less, if you live in Colorado!

TAX CREDITS FOR UNITED STATES RESIDENTS on Electric vehicles, e scooter, e bikes and motorcycles.

If you live in the United States there are now federal 10% tax credits up to $2500. USD!

Also each State has incentives on top of that, including Colorado which will give a tax credit up to $6,000!!

The Colorado Alternative Fuel Vehicle Credit will apply a savings of up to $6,000 to your choice of qualifying electric motorcycle. Then add another 10 percent credit from the federal government.

Here are some informative links to check out:

http://www.colorado.gov/energy/index.php?/policy/category/motor-vehicle-incentives

http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h1enr.pdf

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_13622627

Pictured below is a 4000 Watt electric motorcycle which qualifies for Federal and or State tax credits.

Available at Environment Friendly Store online.

Electric Jeepney Philippines by PHUV

2010-04-04T17:17:00.000-07:00

The city of Puerto Princesa's latest electric vehicle acquisition!

The E Jeepney by PHUV (Philippine Utility Vehicle, Inc.) The Mayor had this new E jeepney dropped off at our Green Tech EcoCenter, the authorized service/maintenance and dispatch center for all the city's EV's.

We tested it last night and it is the smoothest ride of all the EV's in the city's inventory. I want one now!

Another article: Thursday, 07 January 2010
http://www.klima.ph/news/ejeep3.htm

Original Article January 28, 2008
PHILIPPINES/AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Auto parts makers to produce Pinoy electric jeepney

Except from article:
The entire Climate Friendly Cities Program will therefore complement the Waste Segregation Program of the government, convert biodegradable household wastes into electric power, then use this electric power to charge and operate smoke-free electric jeepneys to provide transport in an environment-friendly public transport system and help save the environment.

GRIPP is a partnership spearheaded by Greenpeace International organized in pursuit of its Climate Friendly Cities Program.

It includes MVPMAP and is funded by a Dutch NGO, the DOEN Foundation, which will fund 50 units of the emission-free electric jeepneys for the program.

Electric Tricycles - a reality

2010-02-18T17:07:00.000-08:00

The electric tricycle project we started with Mayor Ed Hagedorn in May of 2009 is finally a reality in Puerto Princesa. We have been testing the new models at our showroom off the National Highway at our Green Tech EcoCenter. Though we still have to make adjustments on the body, we are happy with the performance of the electric motors.

Dave Dewbre driving the Eagle electric tricycle for the Love Affair with Nature Event

Z ELECTRIC Motorcycle

2009-11-07T15:06:00.000-08:00

ZEV ELECTRIC VEHICLE ADOPTS ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION
ZEV ELECTRIC motorcycle has incorporated its new “Electronic Transmission” into all of its high power electric motor scooters.

The Electronic Transmission is a special form of electronic controller for the high power ZEV Ebikes that allows the rider to independently vary both the voltage and the amperage of the current sent to the hub motors at the same time. This allows the rider to obtain the maximum range by keeping the power consumption as low as possible at any given speed or load.

The Electronic Transmission allows the rider to “shift” so that just like a mechanical transmission, the rider can shift to a high rpm (high voltage), low torque (low amp) setting for cruising, or a high voltage, high amp setting for high loads and hills or maximum speed. The throttle controls the voltage; the Electronic Transmission shift button controls the amperage setting. Each touch of the button reduces amps by 20 (always leaving 20 at the bottom level). As an example - the 100 amp X 72 volts maximum power controller would have 100, 80, 60, 40, and 20 amp settings.

To make sure that the new controllers would stand the rigors of the high power bikes, the controllers were tested in a hot box where they were ran at full power, full load for 48 hours at 115 degrees F/45 degrees C ambient air without shut down. Given that the actual installation on the bikes allows for air flow over the deep cooling fins, the test was a bit of overkill.

The ZEV line of electric motor scooters are the fastest and the longest range electric scooters in the world at this time –with the help of the energy saving Electronic Transmission. In operation the rider has a shift button next to the throttle. Once the rider reaches the desired speed, he can touch the button to “shift” down the amp flow, reducing torque, until the bike will only pull the speed desired by the rider. Additionally, regenerative braking is built into all ZEV controllers and bikes so that the bike recharges the battery during braking as it switches the motor into generator mode.

Regenerative braking is of little help on flat land or where the brake is seldom used. However, in very hilly and curvy terrain it is of great help, extending the range 15% to 18% depending upon the bike/road/load/speeds. With the maximum battery capacity in excess of 5.5 Kwh on some models and the help of the Electronic Transmission, the bikes range in the largest battery capacity has reached 160 Km/100 miles in testing. That same bike can exceed 120 kph / 75 mph.

You can see more details of the system and the various models at www.zelectricvehicle.com. All ZEV bikes qualify for the 10% Federal tax credit for electric bikes.

For further details:
Contact: DH Zehrbach -Chief Engineer
Email sales@zelectricvehicle.com

Personal Desk Phone – 1-304 291 3843

32 West Jefferson Street
Westover,West Virginia,USA 26501

Electric Tricycle Project Puerto Princesa

2009-09-23T17:39:00.001-07:00

Dave Dewbre delivering the 3000 watt ebike to Mayor Hagedorn

June 13, 2009 - Mayor Ed Hagedorn of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines, wanted to know if our 3000watt electric motorcycle would pull an existing side car used on their local gas tricycles. That same day Dave Dewbre, EVC-CEO of Digital Web Group, Inc., and Willy Dela Cruz of Eagle Motorcycles Philippines, took it to a welder and an Etrike prototype was ready for testing by 8am the following morning. We brought the finished eTrike to show Mayor Hagedorn the results. He inspected it and then had one of his drivers test it. Later he decided to test it for himself. The Mayor took off on it like it was a Ferrari! Each of us took turns taking the mayor around the compound on the new Etrike! Even Diana Limjoco, CFO of Digital Web Group, Inc. had to get in on the action."

This was a test of Mayor Hagedorn's EV feasability study to address Puerto Princesa's existing gas tricycle problem. The study was to test the ability of this 3000 watt electric motorcycle to function under existing streets, inclines and passenger scenarios. Mayor Ed Hagedorn, considered the possibility of converting the 4000 existing wide tricycle bodies as a budgetary reduction possibility.

Diana Limjoco driving Mayor Ed Hagedorn for the first test drive
on the 3000 watt etrike conversion.

The DWG 3000 watt electric motorbike, provided by DWG, Inc., did indeed make it all day around the town without needing a charge and to date is still running. After consideration for long term use and future needs, city image etc, a more ergonomic and lighter fiberglass body was chosen by the Mayor instead.

Dave Dewbre, EVC (Electric Vehicle Consultant) and CEO of Digital Web Group Inc., along with Willy Dela Cruz, CEO of Eagle Motorcycles, recently announced the upcoming release of electric tricycles in the Philippines. Addressing the need for alternative transportation, driven by emerging economies and decreasing petroleum reserves, Dave Dewbre is on a mission to promote electric tricycle projects for Philippines cities.

Dave Dewbre, an environment protection advocate, invested heavily in EVs and particularly in electric motorcycle research and development for over four years in order to help problems such as air pollution, global warming and rising energy costs. A lot of technology has been developed and more is underway. All of the final products can easily be upgraded as technology changes. They are also safe, economical and aerodynamic in design.

The company will be opening distribution and retail outlets in all major locations. They will also establish several battery charging stations and provide training for upcoming EV mechanics. This project will not only contribute to environment protection, but will also provide job opportunities for the Filipino community.

About Eagle Motorcycles

Eagle Motorcycles is a retailer and distributor of electric motorcycles, scooters, and motorbikes in Asia and the Philippines. Eagle Electric Motorcycles and the Environment Friendly Store were established in response to the need of developing a global electric vehicle market. Eagle Motorcycles have assembled a team of industry recognized experts with vast experience in all aspects of Electric Vehicle procurement, development, and deployment.

Electric Motorcycle benefits

2009-09-03T18:18:00.000-07:00

Here's an excerpt from an article that reviews several electric motorcycles, which talks about the benefits of electric motorcycles.

Bart MadsonManaging Editor- Motorcycle-usa.com

Due to environmental concerns and the fact that $4/gallon gas is now a reality, the desire for alternatives to the internal combustion engine are more in demand than ever before. So, like automobiles, future motorcycles figure to be greener, more efficient machines. Who knows, 50 years from now riders may look back at our gas-engine beauties the same way we look at Roper's steam-powered relic.

Plug-in electrics, hybrids, fuel cells and even compressed air all hold promise in the years to come. And the next big thing in motorcycle design may already be out there. So let's take a fresh look at the alternative two-wheelers.

ELECTRIC
Electric powered motorcycles are the most developed alternative technology available. And electric power seems well suited to a two-wheeled design, as a lighter overall weight means smaller motors and fewer heavy batteries are required than those on an electric car. The electric motor also figures to be a good application for a commuter motorcycle, with immediate torque delivery for quick spurts of power (in theory, as we have yet to sample any electric-only designs yet, although we're working on it.)

Electric vehicles, produce no emissions and operate at a high level of efficiency. Right now the biggest drawbacks to electric motorcycles are low top speeds and short ranges. Most bikes are limited to 50 mph top speed, or less, with ranges under the 50-mile mark as well - usually under 20 miles. Breakthroughs in battery technology, however, may solve some of these shortcomings, with new Lithium-based batteries promising lighter weight and more potential power.

On the plus side, those few miles traveled will be affordable ones for the operator, as some estimates place the electric cost per mile as low as $0.02 or less. (Compare that to a 25 mpg gas car, which at $4/gallon costs $0.16 per mile - at $4 gas even a 70 mpg conventional gas scooter is over a nickel per mile.)

Another advantage to electricity as an alternative source of motorcycle power is the delivery infrastructure is already in place, with electric bikes needing only an empty socket to get juiced back up. While charge time takes longer than filling up at the pump, getting to the station is a lot quicker and the monthly payment of one utility bill would replace all those depressing, budget-shrinking fuel stops.

The environmental benefits of the electric motorcycle come from zero emissions produced. The catch being that while fossil fuels are not burned directly during the operation of an electric motorcycle, the majority of electricity in the U.S. is still generated from coal-burning powerplants. Electric designs are not wasteful, however, with claims of up to 90% efficiency and the big green pay-off comes with the future development of renewable energy as a significant contributor to the electric grid - still decades away but a growing sector nonetheless.

3000 watt Electric Motorcycle

2009-08-17T21:35:00.000-07:00

When I went back to our home in Tucson, AZ, this March 2009, I ordered up a 3000 watt electric motorcycle. I rode it up the steep mountain side to Mount Lemmon. Not a problem hauling my big self up there on that one!

I liked it so much that before we got back to the Philippines, I ordered another unit of the same model to be sent to our Subic house. I ride around the even steeper hills of Subic Freeport with no problem!

I had a saddlebag made for it while I was in the Philippines and ordered a trunk so I could carry my water bottles in it. You don't want to go too far in the deserts of Tucson, Arizona without an ample supply of water.

Now Alsyha rides around with me and this Ebike doesn't feel it at all! This thing is a powerhouse! Even with Diana and me on it, it still zooms around just fine!

I haven't tried riding around with me, Diana and Alysha yet though. It's been raining horses and buffalos until just three days ago.

I outfitted this bike with flashing colored lights in the front to be seen better at night, and my DWG waterproof motorcycle speakers! We don't have to blast the speakers to hear the tunes!

1000 Watt Electric Motorbike

2009-08-17T20:39:00.000-07:00

I bought my first 1000 watt electric motor bike from Eagle Motorcycles Philippines last year, 2008, to putter around on in beautiful Subic Freeport, in Olongapo, Zambales. It was such a joy to drive around on a motorbike that didn't choke me with fumes and best of all, it was so quiet! I was able to sneak up on all sorts of wild life that abound right off the paved roads winding through the forests around here.

Our little surrogate daughter, Alysha, loved the motorbike from the first day I placed her on one! She is now a year older and is totally hooked on them.

I didn't have any trouble going up the hills alone, even though the unit did slow down on the steeper hills, but now the baby is older and heavier, so I ride this unit alone now for errands.

I have since bought a 3000 watt motorcycle that is capable of climbing the steep hills in Subic. This way my wife Diana and Alysha can easily go along for my rides through the forest or to nearby restaurants and this e-bike doesn't slow down enough for me to care...although of course, being a previous owner of a Honda Shadow tourer, I am looking into the 5000 watt unit.

I haven't figured out yet how to tell Diana that I am getting even a larger e-bike! hahaha