CHINA: Hong Kong’s CLP starts trial of electric vehicle (EV) quick charger
Tuesday, 16 February 2010 19:37
(EnergyAsia, February 17 2010, Wednesday) --- Hong Kong-based renewable energy and power company CLP said it has launched the territory’s first electric vehicle (EV) quick charger, marking a new milestone in promoting a wider adoption of EVs.
Over the next six months, CLP said it will conduct technical trials on the EV quick charger with hopes that the test result can further the growth of EVs in Hong Kong.
Located at CLP’s Centenary Building on To Wah Road, the quick charger is available for technical trials. CLP said it welcomes EV users including government departments, corporations, academic and research institutes and individuals to experience the most advanced charging system in town during the trial period.
By complementing the standard charging stations, CLP believes that the introduction of quick charger will provide more choices and flexibility to EV users which will ultimately help promote the use of EV in Hong Kong.
The user-friendly charger offers a quick and convenient charging solution for time-pressed drivers. It takes about 15 minutes to power an EV to run 60 kilometres and 120 kilometres on just half an hour charge.
Richard Lancaster, managing director of CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd, said: “CLP is committed to facilitating wider adoption of zero-emission mobility to Hong Kong. Introduction of EV Quick Charger represents a big step forward in the development of infrastructure in promoting the use of EVs in the city. CLP will continue to play an active part in the research and development of EV infrastructure in Hong Kong.”
CLP earlier unveiled the first batch of 21 standard EV charging stations in Hong Kong, eight of which have been gradually in place since November 2009.
The company is the largest electric utility in Hong Kong serving the business and domestic community in Kowloon, the New Territories, Lantau and most of the outlying islands. Operating a vertically integrated electricity generation, transmission and distribution business, CLP Power provides a highly reliable supply of electricity and excellent customer services to over 5.5 million people in its supply area.
CLP Holdings is also investing in energy businesses in mainland China, Australia, India and Southeast Asia. It is the largest external investor in the Chinese mainland electricity industry, and a leading international private sector power company in the Asia Pacific region with a diversified portfolio of power generation from gas, coal, renewables and nuclear.
Over the next six months, CLP said it will conduct technical trials on the EV quick charger with hopes that the test result can further the growth of EVs in Hong Kong.
By complementing the standard charging stations, CLP believes that the introduction of quick charger will provide more choices and flexibility to EV users which will ultimately help promote the use of EV in Hong Kong.
The user-friendly charger offers a quick and convenient charging solution for time-pressed drivers. It takes about 15 minutes to power an EV to run 60 kilometres and 120 kilometres on just half an hour charge.
Richard Lancaster, managing director of CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd, said: “CLP is committed to facilitating wider adoption of zero-emission mobility to Hong Kong. Introduction of EV Quick Charger represents a big step forward in the development of infrastructure in promoting the use of EVs in the city. CLP will continue to play an active part in the research and development of EV infrastructure in Hong Kong.”
CLP earlier unveiled the first batch of 21 standard EV charging stations in Hong Kong, eight of which have been gradually in place since November 2009.
The company is the largest electric utility in Hong Kong serving the business and domestic community in Kowloon, the New Territories, Lantau and most of the outlying islands. Operating a vertically integrated electricity generation, transmission and distribution business, CLP Power provides a highly reliable supply of electricity and excellent customer services to over 5.5 million people in its supply area.
CLP Holdings is also investing in energy businesses in mainland China, Australia, India and Southeast Asia. It is the largest external investor in the Chinese mainland electricity industry, and a leading international private sector power company in the Asia Pacific region with a diversified portfolio of power generation from gas, coal, renewables and nuclear.
