CleanTechnica•24 days ago
Manila Welcomes Locally Engineered Electric “Tram” to the Walled City
Key Takeaway
The introduction of locally engineered electric trams in Manila signifies a growing global trend towards urban transport electrification, creating new localized electricity demand and opportunities for power sector engagement.
AI Summary
- •Manila is deploying a locally engineered electric tram system in Intramuros, marking a step towards urban transport electrification.
- •This project represents a new, localized electricity load, indicating growing demand for grid capacity and charging infrastructure in urban centers.
- •It highlights a trend in public sector investment in electric mobility, creating opportunities for power developers and technology providers in the demand-side sector.
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Article Content
The office of The Manila Times, where my “day job” is located, is within the historic walled city of Intramuros where the original tranvias (streetcars) operated during the late Spanish era (starting in 1886). They eventually evolved with the American electric tram system, but that was decimated during World War ... [continued] The post Manila Welcomes Locally Engineered Electric “Tram” to the Walled City appeared first on CleanTechnica .