Hong Kong to trial-run BYD 3DM plug-in hybrid

Shanghai, June 12 (Gasgoo.com) Hong Hong's environment bureau top official today (June 12) participated in a promotional activity on clean fuel vehicles in neighboring southern Chinese city of Shenzhen to mark the launch of a trial on BYD's dual mode (DM) hybrid vehicles, webnewswire.com reported.

The Environment Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has joined with the Environmental Protection Bureau of the Shenzhen Municipal Government to promote the use of clean-fuel vehicles, and launched the trial scheme together. "The scheme will enhance our understanding of this new generation of dual mode hybrid vehicles," said Ms Anissa Wong, Permanent Secretary for HK Environment.

Shenzhen was among the 13 pilot cities in mainland China to showcase and promote energy-saving vehicles powered by new types of fuel. Ms Wong expressed the wish that Hong Kong and Shenzhen could make the best use of their experiences in developing energy-saving transportation and step up communication and knowledge sharing on research, supply and use of environmentally-friendly vehicles.

Hong Kong will commence the trial of two BYD dual mode plug-in hybrid vehicles "3DM" starting from this July. The trial will not only provide the local government with useful information for assessing the use of this type of vehicle in territory, but will also encourage the public to learn more about this new type of vehicle.

Hong Kong has identified the promotion of electric vehicles as a key measure to promote a green economy. The local government has set up a steering committee to recommend strategy and specific measures to promote electric vehicles. Hong Kong began a trial on an electric vehicle in mid-May.