Hong Kong’s first electric coach
9 May, 2013
Text: Agencies
Hong Kong's first electric coach, known as an e-coach, is unveiled by CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd as part of a green initiative to promote wider use of environmentally-friendly transport.
Let's take a look at its key features:
Hong Kong's first electric coach, known as an e-coach, is unveiled by CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd as part of a green initiative to promote wider use of environmentally-friendly transport.
Let's take a look at its key features:
Produces zero emissions
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Powered
solely by electricity, the 49-seat vehicle has a wealth of
environmentally-friendly and energy-saving features. It produces zero
emissions at street level, significantly improving roadside air quality
compared to traditional diesel coaches.
In Pic: Hong Kong's first electric coach is unveiled by CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd, in Hong Kong on May 9, 2013.
In Pic: Hong Kong's first electric coach is unveiled by CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd, in Hong Kong on May 9, 2013.
Charging station
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Having
no diesel engine, it also generates less noise and heat, providing a
smoother and greener travelling experience. It is also more economical,
with energy costs only 27 per cent of those of a diesel coach, and more
energy efficient, converting 80 per cent of input energy compared to
only 20 per cent in a diesel coach.
In Pic: The charging station of Hong Kong's first electric coach is seen during its unveiling by CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd, in Hong Kong on May 9, 2013.
In Pic: The charging station of Hong Kong's first electric coach is seen during its unveiling by CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd, in Hong Kong on May 9, 2013.
3-hour fill-up can run from 250 km to 300 km
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Maintenance
costs are also lower as it has no gear box or engine. After a
three-hour fill-up at a quick charging station, the e-coach can run from
250 to 300 kilometres with its air-conditioning on, equivalent to four
round trips between Mong Kok and Tin Shui Wai.
Image source: www.clp.com.hk
Image source: www.clp.com.hk
Shuttle bus for employees
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The
e-coach will not only serve as a shuttle bus for employees but will
also be used in a trial programme allowing business customers to take a
ride on Hong Kong's first e-coach and experience its environmental
benefits first-hand.
Image source: www.clp.com.hk
Image source: www.clp.com.hk
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