Hong Kong taxi distributor says including hybrid models in electric vehicle road map will reduce emissions in near-term
- Waiting for full adoption of battery-powered vehicles could mean years of higher-than-necessary pollution, Inchcape Greater China COO tells Post
- Nearly 98 per cent of vehicles now operating in city rely on fossil fuels
The company that supplies most of Hong Kong’s taxis is urging the government to broaden its coming road map for electric vehicles (EVs) to include hybrid models as well, calling it an interim step towards the city’s long-term goal of phasing out fossil fuel vehicles.
In an exclusive interview with the Post, Michael Chan Ting-bond, chief operating officer of Inchcape Greater China, warned the city’s air quality would be compromised for years to come if the government’s plan encompasses only battery-powered vehicles.
“We are very supportive of the government in respect of promotion of EVs,” Chan said.
“But we should focus on what’s the next right thing. We should look at all the available options and set a priority for different time frames.
“If the government only sticks to one option, which may take a long time to be in place, I worry the EV road map would become an unachievable aspiration,” he said.
