No excuse not to switch bus fleet to diesel-electric hybrid models

January 7, 2009
By

SCMP

Charlie Chan Wing-tai, Sha Tin

I read with interest the report (Roadside pollution a bigger life threat, January 4).

The severe roadside pollution in Hong Kong is a result of traffic emissions, in particular those from diesel buses.

Even though bus companies have pushed for more environmentally friendly buses over the past few years, there is room for improvement.

As the largest bus operator in Hong Kong, KMB continues to study the feasibility of electric hybrid vehicles and the use of alternative fuels…

Related Posts

  1. Fast Facts about HK’s commercial diesel fleet (buses & trucks)
  2. Transport firms seek funding to upgrade bus fleets, switch to cleaner fuel in ferries
  3. Shenzhen to introduce China’s first electric taxis
  4. Shanghai to Green Public Transport through Introduction of Electric Buses
  5. California program offers vouchers for hybrid truck buyers
TwitterFacebook

Comments are closed.

 

 

Donate to CAN

You CAN find it

Library

Share this Article

Become a Fan

健康空氣行動 | Clean Air Network (CAN) on Facebook

Archives