KIDAPAWAN CITY – July 29, 2025 — In a pioneering move toward sustainable transportation, the Department of Science and Technology Region 12 (DOST-12), in partnership with the Cagayan State University (CSU), officially introduced an eco-friendly electric tricycle—dubbed the “C-Trike”—to the city.
The electric-powered tricycle aims to offer an alternative to conventional gasoline-run vehicles, promising not only to reduce fuel expenses for drivers but also to significantly cut down harmful emissions in the city’s air. This initiative marks a bold step toward a cleaner, more energy-efficient future for public transport in Kidapawan.
“This is not just a new mode of transport—it’s a new way of thinking about mobility and the environment,” said DOST-12 officials during the launch event.
The C-Trike is a product of the Electromobility Research and Development Center of CSU, which has developed the technology to convert traditional tricycles into electric-powered units. The university’s research center has expressed its willingness to transfer the technology to local stakeholders, ensuring that the innovation can be adopted and replicated beyond the pilot area.
A budget of ₱1.1 million has been allocated by the DOST to fund the pilot testing of the project in the city. This funding will cover the conversion of selected units and other operational costs, with no expense required from the local government.
The project is designed not only to test the viability of the technology but also to assess the willingness of local tricycle drivers to adopt greener options. Local officials and stakeholders hope that the C-Trike project will pave the way for a city-wide—and eventually regional—transition to low-emission transport.
As the pilot phase rolls out, public feedback and the experience of tricycle drivers will be crucial in determining the project’s long-term direction. If successful, Kidapawan could become a model city for eco-transport in Mindanao and the rest of the country.