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New Cavite-based firm to expand e-vehicle production

Posted on February 26, 2015

By Robert Maico

CARMONA, Cavite City, Feb. 26 (PNA) — BEMAC Electric Transportation Philippines, Inc. will increase production of its e-vehicles (EVs) at its Carmona, Cavite plant, from 500 to 1,000 units a month due to strong demand for EVs starting July this year, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Calabarzon Information Officer.

In a press statement released Thursday, Undersecretary Prudencio M. Reyes Jr. of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said that boosting production of electric vehicles supports APEC’s “Green Growth advocacy toward an energy efficient, sustainable and low-carbon transport future” by building practical and cost-effective Filipino-made E-vehicles.

Reyes expressed optimism that the EVs have strong potentials to replace conventional tricycles whose emissions are detrimental to air quality.

DTI will definitely support the project as it made the Philippines an e-vehicle hub in Asia, Reyes said.

Among the EVs produced is the Model 68VM, acclaimed as the future of Filipino transportation.

Powered by a 5-kW motor, the 3-wheeled 68VM can carry up to six passengers, runs at a maximum speed of 50 kilometers per hour, and at full charge, has a range of 60 kilometers.

BEMAC assistant vice president for sales, marketing and operations Yvonne Castro said the company wants a vehicle that can be used on the road up to 10 years; the bottom line of which is to help in the livelihood of Filipino public transport operators and drivers.

To ensure that manufacturing processes and specified quality are being complied with, workforce at the Carmona assembly plant are trained and guided by Japanese engineers and technicians from Japan .

BEMAC is a subsidiary of Japanese firm Uzushio Electric Co., Ltd. Established in the Philippines in March 2013, its business interests include the design, manufacture, sale, export, operation, and provision of services on electric vehicles in the Philippines. (PNA)

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