Charging ahead: Prioritizing renewable energy for electric minibuses in the Philippines
This study evaluates the environmental and economic impacts of transitioning to electric minibuses (e-jeepneys) in the informal transportation sector of the Philippines. Using a comprehensive model that simulates different e-jeepney uptake scenarios and electricity grid configurations, we analyze ca...
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| description | This study evaluates the environmental and economic impacts of transitioning to electric minibuses (e-jeepneys) in the informal transportation sector of the Philippines. Using a comprehensive model that simulates different e-jeepney uptake scenarios and electricity grid configurations, we analyze carbon emissions and energy costs. Data from the 2023 energy grid and vehicle emission standards are utilized to assess various grid scenarios, including net-zero and natural gas options. Our findings reveal that a 10% increase in e-jeepney uptake results in significant reductions in both carbon emissions (36 gCO2/km) and energy costs (0.70 PHP/km) when paired with a decarbonized grid. The study underscores the synergistic benefits of combining e-jeepney adoption with grid decarbonization and suggests that policymakers should pursue integrated strategies to maximize environmental and economic gains. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2e4131095b6a40db8432dddc06c29adb2025-01-26T05:05:18ZengElsevierSustainability Analytics and Modeling2667-25962025-01-015100038Charging ahead: Prioritizing renewable energy for electric minibuses in the PhilippinesThomas Stringer0Sandy Mae Gaspay1Varsolo Sunio2Manuel Burelo3School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501 Sur, Tecnológico, 64849 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico; School of Economics, University of the Philippines Diliman, 1101 UP Campus, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines; Corresponding author.Institute of Civil Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman, 1101 UP Campus, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines; National Center for Transportation Studies, 1101 Quezon City, PhilippinesScience Engineering Management Research Institute, University of Asia and the Pacific, 1605 Pasig City, Philippines; Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning, Portland State University, 97201 Oregon, United StatesInstitute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Queretaro 76130, MexicoThis study evaluates the environmental and economic impacts of transitioning to electric minibuses (e-jeepneys) in the informal transportation sector of the Philippines. Using a comprehensive model that simulates different e-jeepney uptake scenarios and electricity grid configurations, we analyze carbon emissions and energy costs. Data from the 2023 energy grid and vehicle emission standards are utilized to assess various grid scenarios, including net-zero and natural gas options. Our findings reveal that a 10% increase in e-jeepney uptake results in significant reductions in both carbon emissions (36 gCO2/km) and energy costs (0.70 PHP/km) when paired with a decarbonized grid. The study underscores the synergistic benefits of combining e-jeepney adoption with grid decarbonization and suggests that policymakers should pursue integrated strategies to maximize environmental and economic gains.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667259625000013Electric vehiclesEnergy transitionCarbon emissionsSustainabilityPhilippines |
| spellingShingle | Thomas Stringer Sandy Mae Gaspay Varsolo Sunio Manuel Burelo Charging ahead: Prioritizing renewable energy for electric minibuses in the Philippines Sustainability Analytics and Modeling Electric vehicles Energy transition Carbon emissions Sustainability Philippines |
| title | Charging ahead: Prioritizing renewable energy for electric minibuses in the Philippines |
| title_full | Charging ahead: Prioritizing renewable energy for electric minibuses in the Philippines |
| title_fullStr | Charging ahead: Prioritizing renewable energy for electric minibuses in the Philippines |
| title_full_unstemmed | Charging ahead: Prioritizing renewable energy for electric minibuses in the Philippines |
| title_short | Charging ahead: Prioritizing renewable energy for electric minibuses in the Philippines |
| title_sort | charging ahead prioritizing renewable energy for electric minibuses in the philippines |
| topic | Electric vehicles Energy transition Carbon emissions Sustainability Philippines |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667259625000013 |
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