Articles tagged with "urban-transport"
OPINION: A Month After e-Trike Ban In Manila: Has It Made Manila's Streets Safer? - CleanTechnica
One month after the Philippines’ Land Transportation Office (LTO) enforced a ban on light electric vehicles (e-bikes and e-trikes) on major Metro Manila roads, officials claim it has improved traffic order by removing slower vehicles from fast-moving corridors. The rationale is that speed mismatch between slower electric vehicles (operating at 25-40 km/h) and faster cars increases rear-end collision risks, so banning these vehicles should reduce accidents and improve traffic flow. Early enforcement data shows a decline in apprehensions, which the LTO interprets as better compliance and safer roads. However, transport research challenges the assumption that speed variance alone determines safety, noting factors like vehicle mass, road design, and physical separation play crucial roles. Moreover, the LTO has not released comparative crash or injury data to substantiate claims that the ban has reduced accidents or improved overall safety. In practice, the ban appears to have displaced rather than reduced mobility demand. With over 1.5 million e-trikes and
energyelectric-vehiclesclean-mobilitytransportation-policytraffic-managementsafety-enforcementurban-transportElectric Moto-taxis Begin Rollout in Manila, Other Urban Centers - CleanTechnica
Electric motorcycles are transitioning from pilot projects to commercial deployment in the Philippine moto-taxi sector, with ride-hailing platform Xpress Super App integrating electric motorcycles supplied by VOLTAI, a brand under the Aboitiz Group. This rollout marks a shift toward revenue-generating, high-frequency commercial use rather than limited trials. Financial access for drivers is facilitated by Cebuana Lhuillier, which offers financing and payment options to reduce upfront costs. The electric motorcycles are designed for local conditions, supporting frequent stop-and-go traffic and extended daily use, and the platform-based model ensures consistent ride demand, reducing utilization risk for drivers. Motorcycles and moto-taxis are vital to urban transport in the Philippines, especially in congested areas where four-wheel vehicles are less efficient. Despite most EV investments focusing on cars and fleets, electric two-wheelers present fewer barriers due to lower purchase prices, maintenance costs, and faster payback periods, particularly in commercial applications with high daily trip volumes. The involvement of the
electric-motorcycleselectric-vehiclesenergy-transitionurban-transportclean-energyelectric-mobilitysustainable-transportationVolvo launches 14-ton electric truck, meets urban transport demand
Volvo Trucks has launched an updated version of its Volvo FL Electric truck, a medium-duty electric vehicle designed primarily for urban transport and delivery tasks. This latest model, rated at around 31,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVWR), introduces a lower payload option with multiple wheelbases, axle layouts, and battery configurations. Its compact size and improved maneuverability—featuring a minimum width of about 7.9 feet—make it well-suited for navigating narrow city streets, tight loading zones, and congested routes. The truck’s electric powertrain offers significant operational benefits, including zero tailpipe emissions and reduced noise levels, aligning with the needs of densely populated areas and low-emission zones. In addition to the new FL Electric variant, Volvo is rolling out a new battery system across its electric truck portfolio, including heavier FL Electric models (35,000 and 40,000 pounds GVWR) and the FE Electric series, which supports gross combination weights up to approximately 57,000
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