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Often characterized as an electric jeepney (e-jeep) in the Philippines, the City Optimized Managed Electric Transport (COMET) was designed specifically to fulfill the public transportation needs of [[Metro Manila]], as a potential replacement for traditional open-air [[jeepneys]], which are also noted as a major contributor to air pollution in the metropolis. A team from the United States went to the Philippines as part of the design process for the COMET minibus.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Luces |first1=Kim |title=The COMET e-jeep: A US design for Metro Manila’s roads |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/technology/358891/the-comet-e-jeep-a-us-design-for-metro-manila-s-roads/story/ |access-date=18 June 2021 |work=GMA News |date=29 April 2014 |language=en}}</ref> |
Often characterized as an electric jeepney (e-jeep) in the Philippines, the City Optimized Managed Electric Transport (COMET) was designed specifically to fulfill the public transportation needs of [[Metro Manila]], as a potential replacement for traditional open-air [[jeepneys]], which are also noted as a major contributor to air pollution in the metropolis. A team from the United States went to the Philippines as part of the design process for the COMET minibus.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Luces |first1=Kim |title=The COMET e-jeep: A US design for Metro Manila’s roads |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/technology/358891/the-comet-e-jeep-a-us-design-for-metro-manila-s-roads/story/ |access-date=18 June 2021 |work=GMA News |date=29 April 2014 |language=en}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 07:59, 19 June 2021
| GET COMET | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Type | Minibus |
| Manufacturer | Global Electric Transport |
| Also called | City Optimized Managed Electric Transport |
| Designer | Pangea Motors |
| Powertrain | |
| Battery | Lithium-ion |
| Electric range | 100 kilometers (62 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 6,200 mm (244.1 in) |
| Width | 2,150 mm (84.6 in) |
| Height | 2,350 mm (92.5 in) |
The GET City Optimized Managed Electric Transport (COMET) is an electric minibus developed by American firm Pangea Motors and manufactured and distributed by Global Electric Transport.[1][2][3]
Design
Often characterized as an electric jeepney (e-jeep) in the Philippines, the City Optimized Managed Electric Transport (COMET) was designed specifically to fulfill the public transportation needs of Metro Manila, as a potential replacement for traditional open-air jeepneys, which are also noted as a major contributor to air pollution in the metropolis. A team from the United States went to the Philippines as part of the design process for the COMET minibus.[4]
Use in public transport
References
- ^ Ranada, Pia (26 October 2013). "Welcome E-shuttle, bye-bye PH jeepney". Rappler. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ Gamil, Jaymee (2014-09-26). "'Comet' e-jeeps debut in Quezon City". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ Marasigan, Lorenz S. (2015-01-11). "E-jeep maker to deploy 1,000 units by end-2015". BusinessMirror. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ Luces, Kim (29 April 2014). "The COMET e-jeep: A US design for Metro Manila's roads". GMA News. Retrieved 18 June 2021.