Wazzup Pilipinas!?
In a landmark breakthrough for Philippine innovation and global sustainability, Francisco Motors — the iconic 100% Filipino-owned automotive pioneer — has officially entered the international stage with a game-changing deal: the export of its modern electric jeepneys and hydrogen-powered tricycles to Benue State, Nigeria.
This bold initiative marks the beginning of a West African green transport revolution — led not by the traditional giants of the automotive world, but by the Philippines’ homegrown legacy brand now reinvented for the 21st century.
FROM MANILA TO MAKURDI: A PARTNERSHIP POWERED BY TECHNOLOGY AND PRIDE
In collaboration with Nigeria’s Space AI Ltd. and backed by the Philippine foreign missions in Abuja and Lagos, Francisco Motors will deliver three models engineered to redefine public transportation: the Francisco Passenger Jeepney (FPJ), the PINOY Transporter, and the revolutionary H-Trike.
Each vehicle is equipped with advanced electric drivetrains and hydrogen fuel cell systems — merging clean energy with the unmistakable silhouette of the traditional jeepney. This is not just a nod to heritage, but a full-speed leap into the future.
“This is a historic moment for our company and for the Philippines,” declared Elmer Francisco, Chairman of Francisco Motors. “Our family has always built vehicles to move Filipinos. Today, we build to move the world — cleanly, proudly, and powerfully.”
TECHNOLOGY MEETS TRADITION: THE MODERNIZED FRANCISCO JEEPNEY
These are not the jeepneys of yesterday. The exported models are equipped with a full suite of cutting-edge features — from automated fare collection and artificial intelligence to blockchain-based systems and advanced safety mechanisms. The result? Vehicles that are smarter, safer, and more sustainable than ever before.
The modernized Francisco jeepney offers unmatched comfort for passengers, enhanced durability for daily operation, and most importantly, a dramatically reduced environmental footprint. It’s a masterstroke of Filipino ingenuity designed not just for local roads, but for global highways.
GREEN DIPLOMACY IN MOTION
More than just an export deal, this venture is a testament to the rising stature of Filipino engineering on the global stage — and a powerful example of diplomacy powered by sustainability. Through strong support from the Philippine embassies in Nigeria, this project underscores how innovation and international cooperation can work hand in hand to solve real-world problems like pollution, urban congestion, and energy dependence.
DRIVING CHANGE, DEFINING THE FUTURE
With this deal, Francisco Motors isn’t just selling vehicles. It’s exporting a vision — one where Filipino craftsmanship and clean technology drive forward entire nations.
As West Africa gears up for a green transport transformation, it’s the Filipino jeepney — once a symbol of post-war survival — now reborn as a beacon of sustainable progress, proudly leading the way.
This is not just history. This is movement. This is Francisco Motors.