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Jul 11, 2007

E-Jeepney } Green Cars in the Philippines!

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If-you're-Fi-li-pi-no-and-you-know-it-clap-your-hands...because the Jeepney has now gone down the electric avenue! For those of you not yet clapping, the Jeepney is a Filipino innovation in public transportation, and art for that matter. After World War II, when the US wrecked havoc in the Philippines, they left behind their standard issue military jeeps. Being crafty & resourceful, Filipinos reused these jeeps and gave it the Filipino flip. With flamboyant decoration and crowded seating, the Jeepney has become a symbol for Philippine culture as well as the people's transportation. But now, flash forward to 2007, and southeast asia is forever changed because Greenpeace and GRIPP (Green Renewable Independent Power Producer) have helped to launch the electric jeepney. The Electric Jeepneys are part of an innovative project led by GRIPP to help reduce the use of fossil fuels and address urban problems like air pollution. Magaling! Excellent!
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The ingenuity and individual creativity of the Jeepney has also inspired an urban clothing line from fellow Sea-town pinoys, called Jeepney clothing.

on Jul 11, 2007 in Eco-Friendly, Environmental, Green, Technology, Travel |

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I proudly say that Jeepney is Filipino innovation in public transportation. You can only experience that in the Philippines.Originally made in the Philippines.

-Grace

Posted by: Philippine flower shops | Jan 08, 2009 at 05:15 AM

Stacey

Hi thanks for this post. I referenced your post to my post about American Influence in the Philippines. I recently traveled to the Philippines and started a travel blog. Thanks again! Check out my posting here at http://lakbai.com/2009/10/20/american-influence-in-the-philippines/

Posted by: Stacey | Feb 22, 2010 at 10:20 PM

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what a strange ban!!! awesome design and nice paint.

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Jane| artificial silk flowers

That's one good looking jeepney ! Filipinos should be proud of that.

Posted by: Jane| artificial silk flowers | Jan 20, 2011 at 02:59 AM

Gian~ Flowers Sydney

This is great concept car! I saw this featured in Discovery channel's e-novation program.

Posted by: Gian~ Flowers Sydney | Apr 13, 2011 at 06:07 AM

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