The research report is prepared by Society for the Advancement of Technology Management in the Philippines (SATMP) within the framework of Asian Regional Research Programme in Energy, Environment and Climate, Phase III (ARRPEEC III) funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).

Report on Issue 1: Analysis of Measures to Overcome Barriers for Wider Adoption of Cleaner and Energy Efficient Technologies in the Urban Transport Sector [.pdf, 302.1Kb]

This report discusses the barriers to the adoption of compressed natural gas (CNG) for public buses, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for taxis, and coconut methyl ester (CME) for public utility vehicles and the policy measures that may be used to overcome these barriers. Policy options aimed at creating price and investment incentives for fuel switchers are assessed and ranked according to a set of criteria that are considered relevant to policymakers. The main author for this report is Adelardo C. Ables, co-author is Dr, Ma. Joy V. Abrenica. (Adelardo C. Ables and Ma. Joy V. Abrenica)

Report on Issue 2: Air Quality Impact of Selected Technological Options [.pdf, 247.5Kb]

This study measures the potential impact of compressed natural gas (CNG) for public buses, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for taxis, and coconut methyl ester (CME) for public utility vehicles on ambient air quality and health of residents of Metro Manila. The authors of this report are Dr. Joy Abrenica, Dr. Germelino Abito, and Aurora Fe Ables. (Ma. Joy V. Abrenica, Germelino F. Abito, and Aurora Fe A. Ables)