Phnom Penh: The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Moha Bovathibodi Hun Manet, has decided that the Ministry of Mines and Energy The Ministry of Mines and Energy has set up electric vehicle charging stations in accordance with technical standards.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the meeting to summarize the work results of 2024 and raise the direction of the Ministry of Mines and Energy on the afternoon of the 21st November 2024 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet outlines two key benefits for the nation. After people change from using fuel vehicles to electric vehicles.
Samdech Moha Bovathi Padei stated that the two benefits that were received by Samdech Moha Bovathi Hun Manet include: First, increase energy efficiency for transportation by using less energy-efficient electric vehicles than fuel-efficient vehicles. About 5 times.
Second, reduce carbon emissions in the transport sector by turning to more clean energy-producing electricity. . In this regard, the Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia affirmed that the Royal Government has set out a national policy on Development of electric vehicles 2024-2030, which aims to promote the use and development of ecosystems of the entire electric vehicle sector.
At the same time, His Excellency Hun Manet revealed that the Royal Government of Cambodia is in talks with BYD, an electric car company, to Install an electric car factory in Cambodia. At present, many companies are importing electric or gasoline-powered cars into Cambodia.
The Prime Minister also instructed the Ministry of Mines and Energy to take the lead in promoting the development of power stations. Electric vehicles in Cambodia must be prepared to put in place measures around the development of electric vehicle charging stations in accordance with technical standards. / p>
The Prime Minister continued that only the development of electric vehicle charging stations can be better. Attract the gradual transition from fuel-efficient vehicles to electric vehicles to provide people with a choice.
On that occasion, the Prime Minister also asked the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to inspect the vehicles. The Ministry of Mines and Energy is working to establish electric vehicle charging stations in accordance with technical standards.
Please be informed that if the Ministry of Public Works and Transport said that in the first 6 months of 2024, there are vehicles registered A total of 200,824 units nationwide, including 170,746 motorcycles, 26,380 light vehicles and 3,698 heavy vehicles. For the first six months of 2024, a total of 1,479 electric vehicles were registered, including 518 motorcycles and 30 tricycles. And 931 cars.
