2025 Smart City Summit and Expo and Net Zero City Expo

Ministry of Transportation and Communications' 「Net-Zero Mobility ∞ Smart Co-Action」 Transportation Vision Pavilion

Three Major Themes: Low Carbon, Green and Technology to Create a People-Centric Sustainable Transportation Ecosystem

TAIPEI, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Transportation and Communications is committed to promoting the "National Hope Project" governance goals, actively advocating digital technology and net-zero transformation for many years, and gradually creating a people-centered sustainable transportation ecosystem. In this year's "Smart City Exhibition and Net Zero City Exhibition," the Ministry of Transportation integrates the achievements of "Smart Transportation" and "Low Carbon Transportation" for the first time, using the "Mobius Strip" as the design inspiration for the pavilion, establishing the "Net Zero Mobility ∞ Smart Co-Action" Transportation Vision pavilion.  This symbolizes the infinite connections between transportation, technology, sustainability, and urban development. The event will be grandly held from March 18 to 21, 2025, at the 4th floor of Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2. The aim is to showcase Taiwan's highlights in smart transportation and low carbon transportation to international guests, including industry experts, government officials, academic representatives, research experts, and the general public.

The Transportation Vision Pavilion is a collaborative effort by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and its affiliated agencies, local governments, and private enterprises, planning three major themed exhibition areas: "Low Carbon," "Green," and "Technology." In terms of low carbon and green initiatives, innovations such as Taiwan's 2050 transport net-zero transformation policy, vehicle electrification promotion strategies, TPASS commuting monthly tickets, green airport technologies, and smart green harbor technologies will be showcased, demonstrating Taiwan's proactive progress in green transportation transformation to achieve net-zero transportation goals. In the realm of smart technology, the exhibition will showcase how emerging technologies such as AI, 5G, and big data are applied in the transportation field to continuously optimize the overall land, sea, and air transportation system, cross-domain integration of meteorology and transportation systems, and create "data-driven" seamless transportation, allowing for a convenient, safe, smooth, and sustainable transportation ecosystem.

In addition to static exhibitions during the exhibition period, the stage area of the Transportation Vision Pavilion has also planned multiple technical PITCH presentation activities, covering the fruitful promotion of low carbon, green, and technology in the transportation field, sharing the latest developments in smart transportation and low carbon transport. At the same time, an interactive experience area featuring an electric bus design will be set up, inviting visitors to deepen their understanding of the highlights of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' achievements in smart technology and net-zero transformation through interactive Q&A games.

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications' "Net Zero Mobility ∞ Smart Co-Action" Transportation Vision Pavilion will be open until March 21. We sincerely invite people from all walks of life to visit and explore the unlimited possibilities of smart transportation and low carbon transportation together!

2025 Smart City Summit & Expo and Net Zero City Expo

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications has created the "Net Zero Mobility ∞ Smart Co-Action" Transportation Vision Pavilion

Three Major Themes: Low Carbon, Green, and Technology to Showcase Taiwan's New Developments in Smart Transportation and Low-Carbon Transport

(March 18, News from Taipei) 

In alignment with the long-term vision of the "National Project of Hope," the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has adopted four policy strategies: "Human-Centric Transportation, Convenient Taiwan, Tourism Development, and Green Transport." Under the Smart Transportation System Development and Construction Plan, the Ministry is building a sustainable transportation ecosystem through phased implementation of smart technology and low-carbon transport, aiming to achieve the 2050 net-zero emissions target. To help the public understand the latest achievements of the Ministry in smart transportation, low-carbon transport, and net-zero solutions, the Ministry, along with its subordinate agencies, local governments, and private enterprises, has created the "Net Zero Mobility ∞ Smart Co-Action" Transportation Vision Pavilion. This pavilion will be showcased at the 2025 Smart City Summit & Expo and Net Zero City Expo, held from March 18 to 21 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2, presenting Taiwan's current developments and future trends in smart transportation.

The "Net-Zero Mobility ∞ Smart Co-Action" Transportation Vision Pavilion features three main themes: "Low Carbon," "Green," and "Technology," with a total of 36 exhibition booths. In the "Low Carbon" and "Green" exhibition areas, the Department of Technology and Information for Transportation, the Department of Public Transportation and Supervision, the Highway Bureau, the Civil Aviation Administration, the Institute of Transportation, Chunghwa Post, the Taoyuan International Airport Corporation, the Taiwan international ports Corp., port companies, and electric bus operators jointly showcase their initiatives In the "Technology" exhibition area, the Department of Transportation Technology and Information, the Freeway Bureau, the Highway Bureau, the Central Weather Administration, Taiwan Railway Corporation, Chunghwa Telecom, and local governments—including the Taipei City Government, Hsinchu City Government, Hsinchu County Government, Tainan City Government, Kaohsiung City Government, and Pingtung County Government—participate together. This fully demonstrates the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' efforts to deepen the connections between transportation and people, the environment, the economy, and society through collaboration between central and local governments and private sectors.

Key highlights of each exhibition area include:

Low Carbon Theme Area: In response to Taiwan's 2025 net-zero emissions target, the Ministry of Transportation, together with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Ministry of Environment, is promoting the key strategy of "vehicle electrification and decarbonization." The priority is to achieve full electrification of city buses and official vehicles by 2030. The area also showcases the results of the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research's "Digital Inventory Mechanism Research Project for Employee Commuters," the intelligent charging management system for electric buses, the results of the electric postal vehicle replacement plan, and the achievements of the TPASS program. As of the end of January 2024, 20 counties and cities have implemented 27 monthly pass schemes under TPASS, with a cumulative total of 940 million public transport rides in a year and a half. This year, TPASS 2.0 was launched, integrating road and rail public transport records to provide more flexible discounts (15%-40%). Accumulated benefits starting from February can be claimed as early as March 25.

Green Theme Exhibition Area: Building Smart Airports and Smart Harbors, accelerating the Smart Transformation of National Gateways. This includes the green routes of Taoyuan Airport and the sustainable design highlights of the third terminal, as well as the promotion of smart green transportation and low-carbon sustainable construction planning for the new terminal in Kaohsiung, making it a new landmark and a symbol of the southern national gateway.

Technology Theme Exhibition Area: The transportation network forms a borderless transport system, integrating various smart transportation technologies such as Taipei's smart video detection, the AI traffic applications of the Freeway Bureau, and the smart weather AI applications of the Central Weather Administration. Through information integration, a "data-driven" seamless transportation system is constructed to create smoother transportation services.

In the newly added Low-Carbon Theme Exhibition Area, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications showcases its phased achievements in the fields of smart transportation and low-carbon transport through three strategic directions: "Increasing the Number of Electric Vehicles," "Improving the Supporting Environment for Usage," and "Upgrading and Transforming Industrial Technology":

A. Increase in the Number of Electric Vehicles: By the end of 2024, the number of electric buses (including city buses, general highway buses, and short-distance national highway buses) across 19 counties and cities in Taiwan has reached 3,568, with a penetration rate of 36.9%, surpassing the original target of 25% set for 2024. Additionally, the penetration rate for electric city buses has reached 31.4%, and the target of 35% penetration is expected to be achieved by 2025. By 2030, the goal is to replace 11,700 city buses, achieving full electrification of city buses.

B. Improvement of Supporting Infrastructure: In terms of the installation of public electric charging stations, a total of 10,535 charging points (8,010 slow charging points and 2,525 fast charging points) have been completed by the end of 2024. The overall vehicle-to-charger ratio is 9.1:1, meeting the EU-recommended standard of 10:1. The fast-charging vehicle-to-charger ratio is 37.9 : 1, also meeting the EU-recommended standard of 80:1.

C. Upgrading and Transformation of Industrial Technology: The Ministry of Transportation and Communications has guided and subsidized several Taiwanese companies to engage in local production of electric vehicles. For electric buses, five models have passed review and meet the Ministry of Economic Affairs' ten domestic production requirements for electric buses. These requirements include localization of key subsystems such as vehicle development, power systems, energy systems, vehicle control, and smart systems. This will provide bus operators with more subsidized vehicle options, accelerating the replacement of buses across counties and cities. The five models^[1] are developed and manufactured by companies such as Master Transportation Bus Manufacturing Ltd.; Tron Energy Technology Corp.; Foxtron Vehicle Technologies; RAC Electric Vehicles Inc.; and Tong Ying Motor Co., Ltd. Some of these models have also received international safety certifications, fully demonstrating the innovative capabilities of Taiwanese companies in the field of electric buses.

In addition to the exhibition areas, the Transportation Vision Pavilion has also scheduled 4 daily technical briefings on "Net Zero Carbon Emissions." These sessions cover topics such as the contribution of AI traffic monitoring technology to enhancing driving safety and optimizing urban traffic management, as well as how data analysis technology can help reduce carbon emissions and improve transportation efficiency. The briefings delve into the latest developments in smart transportation and low-carbon transport. Furthermore, an interactive experience zone is set up, inviting visitors to engage with interactive games to gain a deeper understanding of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' achievements in smart technology and the transition to net zero. We welcome individuals from all sectors to visit and explore the endless possibilities of smart transportation and low-carbon transport!

^[1] For information on the five approved electric buses, please refer to the attached document.

Reference:

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications Guides and Subsidizes Local Production of Electric Vehicles and Approves 5 Models of Electric Buses:

A. Master Transportation Bus Manufacturing Ltd 
Independently Developed and Manufactured 12-meter, 2-door Low-floor Electric City Bus:

a. Equipped with a domestically produced motor, this bus can accumulate a daily driving range of over 500 kilometers. charging from 20% to 80% SOC takes only 15 minutes.
b. Paired with a fast-charging system, it allows for a 1:1 replacement of diesel buses with electric buses without altering existing parking lot layouts.

B. Tron Energy Technology Corp.'s 12-meter Fully Low-floor Electric Bus:

a. Features a centralized liquid-cooled battery configuration and a backend preventive monitoring system, ensuring ultra-high safety.
b. Equipped with backend vehicle preventive maintenance management and a direct-drive motor, it offers excellent hill-climbing performance and extended range due to its large battery configuration.

C. Foxtron Vehicle Technologies' Independently Developed Electric Bus MODEL T:

a. A stylish and intelligent urban transport bus with a rigid body protection design that meets the standards of the U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
b. Equipped with a 400-kWh battery, it offers a range of over 400 kilometers.

D. RAC Electric Vehicles Inc.'s Electric Bus:

a. Utilizes fully automated CTP (Cell to Pack) production technology for battery packs, ensuring consistency and stability in battery assembly.
b. The only bus in Taiwan to receive German TUV ECE R100.3 certification, meeting international safety and quality standards.
c. Equipped with longer lasting and safer lithium iron phosphate batteries, reducing the risk of thermal runaway.
d. Features advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as drowsiness detection, alcohol lock, blind spot collision warning, electronic rearview mirrors, and lane-keeping assist systems to enhance driving stability and safety.

E. Tong Ying Motor Co.'s Electric Bus:

a. Paired with a high-safety, high-energy-density power battery system, it allows for quick recharging during breaks.
b. Utilizes top-mounted battery technology to enhance overall vehicle safety and energy efficiency, achieving 1.2 km/kWh in winter and 1 km/kWh in summer.

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SOURCE Ministry of Transportation and Communication, MoTC Taiwan