The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government will publish its hydrogen energy development strategy on Monday and plans to roll out street-cleaning vehicles powered by the clean energy source this year, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu revealed on Thursday.
Lee said the comprehensive strategy for boosting Hong Kong’s hydrogen economy ties in with the national blueprint for improving productivity, a key theme of the Chief Executive’s Interactive Exchange Question and Answer Session at the Legislative Council.
According to media reports, the HKSAR government plans to introduce three hydrogen-powered street-cleaning vehicles, of the type currently used on the Chinese mainland. The vehicles are expected to be trialed in the New Territories
In addition to piloting the street-washing vehicles, the HKSAR government will promote the development of hydrogen-powered garbage trucks, trams, refueling stations, power generation facilities, and various other infrastructure and equipment.
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Lee also told the Q&A session that the authorities will accelerate research into safety guidelines for use of the highly flammable gas, including its storage and maintenance. The government may also amend the Gas Safety Ordinance to enhance hydrogen safety, Lee said.
According to media reports, the HKSAR government plans to introduce three hydrogen-powered street-cleaning vehicles, of the type currently used on the Chinese mainland. The vehicles are expected to be trialed in the New Territories.
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Hong Kong has already made some progress in promoting the application of hydrogen energy in recent years. For example, Citybus introduced Hong Kong’s first double-deck hydrogen bus and built a hydrogen filling station in West Kowloon.
