In the recent 2nd Philippine International Motor Show, INQUIRER.net speaks with several car manufacturers about the recent concept cars they have lined up in the future. These “cars of the future” are now using other alternative means of powering engines, including electricity (using more powerful and less expensive batteries). Hybrid cars are also the rage today, as manufacturers respond to pressures the global green movement to come up with ways to cut on energy consumption amid the oil price increases.
Here’s a video interview with Mitsubishi vice president for customer service Dante Santos who explains how an electric car works.
Here’s a video interview with Korean carmaker Kia Motors explaining the displayed “fuel cell electric vehicle” or FCEV. The FCEV runs on electricity produced by combining stored liquid hydrogen with oxygen, as explained by Edgardo Castro Jr., training manager for Columbian Autocar Corp, Kia’s local distributor.
Here’s also a closer look at Toyota’s hybrid Prius sedan that alternately runs on gas and electricity. Toyota has created a hybrid pickup naming it as one of their “cars for the future.” Unveiled earlier this year, the Toyota A-Bat is further elaborated on by Allen Rufo, Toyota Philippines vice president for customer service marketing, who also gives his views about hybrid vehicles in the local market. Video taken at the Philippine International Motor Show held at the World Trade Center.
Finally, Japanese carmaker Honda unveils a new version of the Jazz, also called Fit in other countries. In this video interview, Honda Philippines head of sales operations Voltaire Gonzales talks about the new features in the Jazz.
September 8th, 2008 at 11:40 am
The price for the base model all new Honda Jazz 1.3 S MT is Php 707,000.00. However, the price for the base model Toyota Vios 1.3J MT 4-dr Sedan is Php 575,000.00 which you can get at Php 530,000.00 discounted. Both are fuel efficient and reliable. Fuel consumption for the Vios is 17 to 18 km/liter combined city and highway (as many as one gets in Toyota Prius hybrid).
September 6th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Gentlemen,
Magkano ho ang presyo ng Honda Jazz ?
September 4th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Nice innovation in fairness to the manufacturers and inventors.
August 29th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
If I may suggest that these carmakers publish the prices of these “fuel efficient” cars. We are here abroad and we need to know the costs so that we can buy the best suited car on this trying time.
August 27th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
sana ung mga auto ang binida nyo imbes ung nagsasalita. gusto namin makita auto wagna tao..