Friday, May 26, 2017

Eastern Visayas gets energy-efficient hybrid cars


PALO, Leyte, May 25-- The Department of Energy (DOE) has turned over on Thursday eight hybrid cars to government offices in Eastern Visayas as part of the PHP215 million grant from the Japanese government.

The region is the first recipient of energy efficient vehicles outside the National Capital Region in support to the economic and social recovery of communities devastated by super typhoon "Yolanda" in 2013.

Recipient regional offices are the Departments of Environment and Natural Resources, of Trade and Industry, and of Science and Technology, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Information Agency, Land Transportation Office, and the Office of the Civil Defense. 

“With the mainstreaming of these vehicles, the consumption of fuel will be reduced. These hybrid cars have an optimized fuel engine and electric motor to attain highest energy efficiency,” said Antonio Labios, DOE Visayas field office director.

Japan's Non-Project Grant Aid (NPGA) funded the acquisition of the Toyota Prius, which emits lower carbon emission. 

In 2013, the Japanese government coordinated with the Department of Foreign Affairs and DOE for the Japan grant aid for the introduction of Japanese advance products and Next Generation Vehicle Package for the Philippines.

The NPGA is generally designed to support the economic and social development of developing countries through the provision of Japanese next-generation vehicles, according to Labios. 

For Philippines, the aim of the grant-aid is to support and complement the government’s rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the 2013 super typhoon.

Likewise, it will also provide support to the Japanese manufacturers through the introduction of their advanced technology vehicles while contributing to our government’s efforts of promoting efficient and environment-friendly alternative fuel vehicles.

On May 19, the energy department rolled out 24 hybrid cars to some central offices of national government agencies. (Sarwell Q. Meniano/PNA)

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