Revolutionizing a Filipino icon

Electric Jeepney (E-Jeepneys) the first public transport of its kind in Southeast Asia were launched today 4 July 2007 in a historic drive along Ayala Avenue in the Financial District of Makati by GRIPP (Green Renewable Independent Power Producer), Greenpeace, and the Makati City Government. The Electric Jeepneys, part of an innovative project led by GRIPP, are meant to steer clear of the use of fossil fuels to help mitigate climate change, even as it addresses urban problems such as air pollution and solid waste.

Electric Jeepney (E-Jeepneys) the first public transport of its kind in Southeast Asia were launched today 4 July 2007 in a historic drive along Ayala Avenue in the Financial District of Makati by GRIPP (Green Renewable Independent Power Producer), Greenpeace, and the Makati City Government. The Electric Jeepneys, part of an innovative project led by GRIPP, are meant to steer clear of the use of fossil fuels to help mitigate climate change, even as it addresses urban problems such as air pollution and solid waste.

Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay, Greenpeace Southeast Asia Campaigns Director Von Hernandez, and Solarco President Robert Puckett (right to left) test drive an Electric Jeepney (E-Jeepney), the first public transport system of its kind in Southeast Asia, along Ayala Avenue in the Philippines' financial capital of Makati City on 4 July 2007. The jeepney, an electric-powered versions of the Philippine icon which traces its roots to the US Willy's jeep, were launched by GRIPP (Green Renewable Independent Power Producer), Greenpeace, and the Makati City Government. The Electric Jeepneys, part of an innovative project led by GRIPP, are meant to steer clear of the use of fossil fuels to help mitigate climate change, even as they address urban problems such as air pollution and solid waste.

Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay, Greenpeace Southeast Asia Campaigns Director Von Hernandez, and Solarco President Robert Puckett (right to left) test drive an Electric Jeepney (E-Jeepney), the first public transport system of its kind in Southeast Asia, along Ayala Avenue in the Philippines' financial capital of Makati City on 4 July 2007. The jeepney, an electric-powered versions of the Philippine icon which traces its roots to the US Willy's jeep, were launched by GRIPP (Green Renewable Independent Power Producer), Greenpeace, and the Makati City Government. The Electric Jeepneys, part of an innovative project led by GRIPP, are meant to steer clear of the use of fossil fuels to help mitigate climate change, even as they address urban problems such as air pollution and solid waste.

Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay tries out an Electric Jeepney (E-Jeepney), the first public transport system of its kind in Southeast Asia, along Ayala Avenue in the Philippines' financial capital in a historic test drive 4 July 2007. The jeepneys, electric-powered versions of the Philippine icon which traces its roots to the US Willy's jeep, were launched by GRIPP (Green Renewable Independent Power Producer), Greenpeace, and the Makati City Government. The Electric Jeepneys, part of an innovative project led by GRIPP, are meant to steer clear of the use of fossil fuels to help mitigate climate change, even as it addresses urban problems such as air pollution and solid waste.