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| 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.
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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.
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. 
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."
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!
with no problem!
