Philippines' C-Trike Electric Tricycle Proves That Not All Conversions are Bad - CleanTechnica

The article highlights the development and significance of the C-Trike, a converted electric tricycle created by Cagayan State University’s (CSU) ElectroMobility Research and Development Center (EMRDC) in the Philippines. Unlike the often-criticized vehicle conversions in the country, the C-Trike replaces the traditional smoke-emitting two-stroke engine of the ubiquitous Philippine tricycle with a fully electric, zero-emission powertrain. This project, supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through its Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) and funded with approximately $1.4 million, is part of the national Smart and Sustainable Communities Program aimed at promoting eco-friendly mobility solutions. The C-Trike concept dates back to 2021, building on research that demonstrated electric tricycles could match or exceed the performance of traditional gasoline-powered models while significantly reducing energy consumption and emissions. CSU’s EMRDC, led by