DOE holds e-Trike design contest

THE Department of Energy (DOE) calls on the public to participate in the nationwide electric tricycle (e-Trike) design contest.

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

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

Contestants should feature a three-wheeled electric vehicle that can accommodate a maximum of six passengers, excluding the driver.

Contestants must generate 2-D and 3-D 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 percent), originality/innovation (20 percent), safety and functionality (20 percent) and ergonomics or ease of passenger entry, space requirements, and total passenger comfort (10 percent).

Final judging of shortlisted entries is on Feb. 24.

The top three winners will receive P200,000 each, while seven participants will get a consolation price of P50,000 each.

Entries in a CD form and hard copy (A3 size) should be enclosed in an envelope and submitted to Nationwide E-Trike Design Contest at Energy Utilization Management Bureau of DOE, Merritt Road, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City 1631.

The deadline for submission of entries is Feb. 17.

Forms can be downloaded from the website of DOE at www.doe.gov.ph or Philippine Information Agency at www.pia.gov.ph.