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.
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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.

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