Connecting Green Mobility

In helping motorists to achieve sustainable mobility, two experts in their respective fields signed a joint venture with the vision of assembling E-vehicles that will be integral to improving the life of Filipinos through better air quality.

Ropali, a company that originated in Cauayan, Isabela and one of the Top Motorcycle Dealers in the country, spearheaded the partnership with TECO, a Taiwanese company that specializes in developing and manufacturing electric motors. With the partnership, a new company was born (ROTECO).

Roteco was built because there is an opportunity to combine innovation and resources to address critical social and environmental challenges. There is also an opportunity to focus on transforming systems and practices that are the root causes of poverty, marginalization and environmental deterioration, with the primary objective to create sustainable system change. Roteco also saw an opportunity for social entrepreneurship with the objective of giving back to the people by providing them with clean air and clean living.

In fulfilling its vision, Roteco will set-up its manufacturing plant in Subic, Olangapo this year. It will also start production of electric vehicles this year. All of Roteco’s efforts will focus on its vision of improving the lives of Filipinos by providing electric vehicles that contribute to cleaner air.

History of Ropali

Ropali was established in 1975, and started its operations in Cauayan, Isabela by selling farm machinery. In 1982, Ropali offered financing to its clients and in 1992, motorcycles were added to the company's products. Today Ropali Motorcycles is composed of 5 companies, Ropali Corporation, Honda Motorali, Motorbelle, Honda LA Tarde, and Motorobee. Ropali Motorcycles is being backed by the following banks; PR Savings Bank, Agri-Bank, Rural Bank of San Jose and the newly acquired Farmers Bank. These banks are key to providing financing programs to a growing number of motorcycle buyers. As of today, Ropali Motorcycles has 120 branches nationwide and is one of the top motorcycle dealers in the country. Ropali distibutes Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Royal Enfield, Kymco, KTM, CPI, and is also the exclusive importer of Ural Motorcycles.

History of TECO

TECO Electric and Machinery Corporation started in 1956 in Taiwan. TECO is comprised of 6 business sectors and over 40 subsidiaries around the world. The company is involved in Industrial Product, Consumer Appliances, IT & Optronics, Telecommunications, Information Services and Investment & Holding. TECO is committed to helping planet earth through its development of green products. Ranked in the Top 5 electric motor manufacturers in the world, TECO is committed to sustainability, TECO develops and provides a full range of energy-saving products, including high-efficiency motors, home appliances, wind turbines, and electrical vehicle power solutions. TECO offers not only products but total solution services with their multi-business background. TECO also specializes in electronic toll collection, logistics fleet management, and smart card production.