More on taxis and other issues, including lack of rapid charging infrastructure.
Over the period, the hybrid buses were found to consume on average 0.4 per cent more fuel than conventional diesel buses on the same routes – far short of the 30 per cent fuel saving as reported in overseas economies.
“The poor fuel economy performance of the hybrid buses should mainly be due to the high air-conditioning loading in the hot and humid summer in Hong Kong, which could account for up to 40 per cent of the fuel consumption,” it said.
Hong Kong electric taxis will not operate round the clock due to long charging times | South China Morning Post