Astrokit is a collection of electric powertrain elements that comprise an entire propulsion system to electrify a vehicle. It can be used in conversion of combustion-engine vehicles or as an ‘off-the-shelf’ system to produce new electric vehicles. The concept was created early in 2017 to tackle a pollution problem caused by conventionally-powered Jeepneys in the Philippines.
Astrokit includes the motor, inverter, gearbox, cooling, charging, battery pack and all electronics needed to convert a combustion-engine vehicle or produce a new, fully-electric vehicle. Due to in-house development it can easily be adapted to different kinds of mini buses or to add greater range if required. We are also developing an Astrokit that is suitable for big bus conversion.
With the motto that ‘electric vehicles should be a life changing solution not for the few but for the many’, GET is revolutionising mass transportation in the Philippines. The company’s vehicle – the COMET – is a modern 30-passenger electric vehicle that uses state-of-the-art technology and features new connectivity systems such as mobile application services. Our Astrokit was adapted and developed specifically to the needs of GET.
Astrokit is a solution for many emerging countries with similar development environment and challenges as the Philippines – dense cities with a form of mini bus the main form of transportation. The market potential is enormous – in the Philippines alone, there are 300,000 Jeepneys. Beside the Philippines, we have already made progress in India, South Africa, Peru and Mexico. We are looking for partners for expansion to other potential markets.
