Green Transportationby | 21-08-2016 18:59 |
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 In July, Obama administration held the first ever Sustainable Transportation Summit , partnerships with Department of Energy and Department of Transportation, to fight climate change, increase access to clean energy technologies, and reduce dependence on oil. Collaboration from private and federal sectors, the administration will accelerate adoption of electric vehicles in U.S. Yesterday, the U.S. vehicle company Tesla announces its launching of Korean offices. While many major motor companies are selling electric vehicles in Korea, the infra-structure of business is still very weak. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, registered vehicles number at the moment is 5,767 while charging facilities are 335. This 17.1:1 ratio is very low compared to U.S.'s 6.8:1 or China's 3.8:1. The Ministry acknowledges this would be the huge obstacle for consumers who are considering Electric Vehicle purchase. The Ministry held a meeting with five major Korea's motor companies last Wednesday to promote government's intention to aid electric vehicle production and hear opinions from industry people. Because of the charging station and the EV price, still it is difficult to spot Electric vehicles often in Korean driveway. Having record-heat summer, still going through it, I hope the government will act on this green transportation issue with sincere intention. |
