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Taoyuan City Forms Low-Carbon Transportation Alliance to Boost Green Development

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Taoyuan City has become a trailblazer in low-carbon transportation, joining forces with electric vehicle makers and transport operators to create a nationwide model for sustainable development. The city's Deputy Mayor Su Jun-bing emphasized the importance of transitioning to green transport, citing the city's role as home to Taiwan's main international airport and its proximity to Taipei Port. To achieve this goal, Taoyuan has rolled out various initiatives, including subsidies for EV purchases and addressing regulatory and technical challenges.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Taoyuan City Government has formed a low-carbon transportation alliance with electric vehicle makers and transport operators to promote green development.
  • Transportation accounts for about 15% of Taoyuan's total carbon emissions, making it a key area for reduction efforts.
  • The city will provide subsidies for EV purchases and help alliance members address regulatory and technical challenges.
  • Bus operators with fleets of more than 50 vehicles must conduct greenhouse gas inventories to guide the phaseout of older vehicles.
  • Taoyuan Bus Co. has replaced 85 fuel-powered buses in the first half of this year and plans to add 90 more next year, aiming for 35% of its fleet to be electric.
  • Electric buses are projected to make up 19% of the city's fleet this year and 35% in 2025.
  • The city plans to help residents phase out nearly 330 fuel-powered trucks by 2030, expected to cut emissions by about 38,000 tonnes annually.
  • The Cabinet has allocated NT$64.3 billion (US$2.05 billion) to help operators phase out or purchase 14,500 electric buses, with full electrification targeted by 2030.
  • As of November, Taiwan had 10,086 public charging connectors.

Statistics:

  • 15% of Taoyuan's total carbon emissions come from transportation.
  • Electric buses are projected to make up 19% of the city's fleet in 2023.
  • The city plans to help residents phase out nearly 330 fuel-powered trucks by 2030.
  • Phasing out these trucks is expected to cut emissions by about 38,000 tonnes annually.
  • The Cabinet has allocated NT$64.3 billion (US$2.05 billion) to help operators phase out or purchase 14,500 electric buses.
  • The goal is to achieve full electrification by 2030.
  • As of November, Taiwan had 10,086 public charging connectors.

Sources:

  • CNA (no date provided)
  • Taoyuan City Government (no date provided)
  • Taiwan Transportation Ministry (2022, no specific date mentioned)
  • Taiwan Environmental Protection Department (no date provided)

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