PIA Press Release
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Negrenses invited to join e-Trike design contest

DUMAGUETE CITY, Jan. 31 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy calls onNegrenses to participate in the nationwide electric tricycle (e-Trike) design contest, specifically because Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental thrive on motorized tricycle as means of transport within the city and neary areas.

The contest is open to all Filipinos aged 18 years old and above, whether individual or group residing in the Philippines.

The design contest is anchored on the theme “Bright Now! Do Right. Be Right. Go E-Trike!,” that aims to showcase modern tricycle innovations, for a more environmental friendly transport in the country.

The participants should feature a design that can accommodate a maximum of six passengers excluding the driver. It must also be a three-wheeled electric vehicle.

Contestant(s) must generate 2D and 3D computer-aided drawings using AutoCAD software of the best aesthetic and functional design for the future Philippine E-trike look.

Selection of winners will be based on aesthetics/creativity (50%), originality/innovation (20%), safety and functionality (20%) and ergonomics or ease of passenger entry, space requirements, and total passenger comfort (10%).

Final judging of shortlisted entries will be on Feb. 24.

Top three winners will receive P200,000.00 each while seven participants will receive a consolation price of P50,000.00 each.

Deadline for the submission of entry that includes a CD and hardcopy (A3 size) enclosed in a sealed envelope will be on Feb. 17, 2012.

Eligible participants may submit personally or send by courier the design entry accompanied by completely-filled Official Registration Form and duly notarized Oath of Ownership of the submitted design to Nationwide E-Trike Design Contest at Energy Utilization Management Bureau of DOE, Merritt Road, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City 1631.

Forms can be downloaded at the DOE and Philippine Information Agency (PIA) websites. (mbcn/jct/PIA-NegOr)