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My dear people of tabontabon, friends and readers..,
How is Tabontabon Leyte right now? is it really improving as what we see in some post over the net, or is it a simple propaganda of the current administration to cover up the real situation.. as they claim that this small town is on its way of improving and making lots of initiative to uplift the lifestyle of its constituents.. does this things really exist? since I am doubtful if all of what is written is true enough to justify this claim..........
"Balderian, 53, a physician serving his first term as mayor, recalls that the car assembly venture arose from the town’s need for an alternative means of transportation.
Jeepneys seldom ply the route because it takes hours for the vehicles to fill up with passengers. The main mode of transport is the motorcycle, locally known as habal-habal which, according to the mayor, is prone to accidents.
To solve the problem, Balderian says he looked around for a form of transport that can compete with the habal-habal, jeepney and multicab in terms of cost and efficiency. With the help of residents and out-of-school youths, he experimented with a three-wheeler and a car with a one-cylinder engine.
Three car models
They finally settled on a two-cylinder engine that runs on coconut-based biofuel with the body made of indigenous material.
Their efforts resulted in three prototypes of the eco-friendly cars assembled under the Tabontabon Organic Transportation Industry (Toti) livelihood project.
The Eco 1 model car, designed by Balderian, is made of indigenous materials, except for the engine, tires, chassis and flooring. It can seat 20 people, including driver, and can run on one gallon of biodiesel for eight hours.
It can climb a 20-percent incline. Its body, including the roof, is covered with woven mats. It has a steel plate flooring.
The Eco 2 model car is 70 per cent made of bamboo, including body and flooring. It can seat six passengers and has a stereo system. It can run on one gallon of biodiesel for eight hours and can climb a 20-percent incline.
The Eco 3 model car is an improved version of Eco 2. Bamboo makes up 90 percent of the car, including chassis. It can accommodate six passengers.
The three car models have been driven around town and even participated in a parade in Tacloban City.
Stronger than steel
Balderian says the use of locally available bamboo, whose tensile strength is greater than steel, lowers production cost. Bamboo is also pliant and light.
“Bamboo cars are environment-friendly and could help mitigate the adverse effects of climate changes,” he says.
My dear, if you can beat this things that I have posted please feel free to post a comment on this page too.. and surely we will have a beautiful discussion for our beloved hometown...
How is Tabontabon Leyte right now? is it really improving as what we see in some post over the net, or is it a simple propaganda of the current administration to cover up the real situation.. as they claim that this small town is on its way of improving and making lots of initiative to uplift the lifestyle of its constituents.. does this things really exist? since I am doubtful if all of what is written is true enough to justify this claim..........
"Balderian, 53, a physician serving his first term as mayor, recalls that the car assembly venture arose from the town’s need for an alternative means of transportation.
Jeepneys seldom ply the route because it takes hours for the vehicles to fill up with passengers. The main mode of transport is the motorcycle, locally known as habal-habal which, according to the mayor, is prone to accidents.
To solve the problem, Balderian says he looked around for a form of transport that can compete with the habal-habal, jeepney and multicab in terms of cost and efficiency. With the help of residents and out-of-school youths, he experimented with a three-wheeler and a car with a one-cylinder engine.
Three car models
They finally settled on a two-cylinder engine that runs on coconut-based biofuel with the body made of indigenous material.
Their efforts resulted in three prototypes of the eco-friendly cars assembled under the Tabontabon Organic Transportation Industry (Toti) livelihood project.
The Eco 1 model car, designed by Balderian, is made of indigenous materials, except for the engine, tires, chassis and flooring. It can seat 20 people, including driver, and can run on one gallon of biodiesel for eight hours.
It can climb a 20-percent incline. Its body, including the roof, is covered with woven mats. It has a steel plate flooring.
The Eco 2 model car is 70 per cent made of bamboo, including body and flooring. It can seat six passengers and has a stereo system. It can run on one gallon of biodiesel for eight hours and can climb a 20-percent incline.
The Eco 3 model car is an improved version of Eco 2. Bamboo makes up 90 percent of the car, including chassis. It can accommodate six passengers.
The three car models have been driven around town and even participated in a parade in Tacloban City.
Stronger than steel
Balderian says the use of locally available bamboo, whose tensile strength is greater than steel, lowers production cost. Bamboo is also pliant and light.
“Bamboo cars are environment-friendly and could help mitigate the adverse effects of climate changes,” he says.
My dear, if you can beat this things that I have posted please feel free to post a comment on this page too.. and surely we will have a beautiful discussion for our beloved hometown...