This morning (November 10) - The Ministry of Transport in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam organized the Workshop "Promoting the conversion to using electric vehicles".
The workshop "Promoting the transition to electric vehicles" was organized by the Ministry of Transport in collaboration with UNDP and the Embassy of Japan. Giao thong Newspaper is the implementing unit.
The workshop was attended by 100 guests who were leaders and experts from government agencies such as: Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Construction...; representatives of embassies of some countries that have programs to support the transition to electric vehicles in Vietnam; localities with many activities to promote the transition to electric vehicles, research institutes, international experts and from leading universities in Vietnam, as well as automobile and motorbike manufacturing and importing enterprises operating in Vietnam. The workshop was broadcast live on the Giao thong electronic newspaper, through the zoom webinar meeting room, attracting many viewers.
Speaking at the opening of the workshop, Deputy Minister of Transport Le Anh Tuan said: Climate change and environmental pollution from vehicle emissions are urgent issues. In many countries around the world, electric cars are considered a solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit air pollution. Depending on the actual conditions of each country, the application of the electric car development roadmap in each country is different.
The workshop will be chaired by Deputy Minister of Transport Le Anh Tuan and attended by more than 100 guests from diplomatic agencies such as: Embassy of Japan in Vietnam, United Nations Development Program in Vietnam (UNDP), international cooperation agencies in Vietnam.
Deputy Minister Le Anh Tuan emphasized that in recent times, the Ministry of Transport has been actively reviewing, advising on the promulgation or promulgating under its authority policies on promoting the conversion to the use of electric vehicles such as: submitting to the Prime Minister for promulgation Decision 876/QD-TTg dated July 22, 2022 approving the Action Program on green energy conversion, reducing carbon and methane emissions in transport. Synthesizing and developing a report proposing policies to support the conversion to the use of electric cars with a comprehensive policy framework, including: policies to encourage production, assembly and import; policies to encourage and support consumers; policies to develop electric charging station infrastructure...; Reviewing, amending and supplementing regulations to promote the conversion to the use of electric vehicles, such as: (01) National technical regulations on technical safety quality and environmental protection for cars, (02) National technical regulations on roadside rest stops...
Deputy Minister of Transport Le Anh Tuan speaks at the workshop
The global electric vehicle market has been growing rapidly in recent years, with sales exceeding 10 million units by 2022. By the end of 2022, electric vehicles will account for 14% of total global new vehicle sales, compared to 9% in 2021 and 5% in 2020.
According to the International Energy Agency, about 26 million electric vehicles have been sold globally to date (including plug-in hybrids), up 60% from 2021. In 2023, electric vehicle sales are expected to reach 14 million.
Demand for electric vehicles is also growing strongly in Southeast Asia. According to the Southeast Asia Electric Vehicle Tracker, battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in the region increased more than eightfold in the second quarter of 2023, driven by strong demand in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Previously, according to statistics, in 2022, electric vehicle (EV) sales in Southeast Asia accounted for about 2% of total car sales. Of which, Thailand ranked first when electric cars accounted for 58% of car sales, followed by Indonesia and Vietnam with 19.5% and 15.8% respectively.
Promoting the transition to electric transport can be considered a pioneering step for the transport industry towards the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
In recent years, electric vehicle sales in Vietnam have also made new strides as a series of electric vehicle models have been widely sold on the market. According to statistics from the Vietnam Register, the number of newly manufactured, assembled and imported electric cars in Vietnam has increased rapidly in recent years. If in 2021, only 167 manufactured, assembled and imported electric cars were inspected and certified, then to date there have been about 22,000 pure electric cars and more than 11,000 hybrid cars (combining gasoline and electric). The whole country currently has more than 2 million electric motorbikes and more than 700,000 electric bicycles.
Recently, a series of businesses have also expressed interest in the market for equipment and services for electric vehicles, especially charging stations for electric cars. Currently, the country has about 50,000 electric vehicle charging stations spread across 63 provinces and cities in Vietnam. Although the number of charging stations is increasing significantly every year, it is necessary to continue to add solutions to improve the quality of Vietnam's existing infrastructure...
Mr. Patrick Harverman, Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP in Vietnam, speaking
Mr. Patrick Harverman, Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP in Vietnam, emphasized that "Vietnam has many opportunities to promote the development of the domestic electric vehicle manufacturing industry. The Government needs to accelerate basic policies, such as developing a charging station system, tightening emission standards, along with regulations on sales targets for a number of electric vehicle manufacturers with a certain number of electric vehicles. In addition, short-term policies such as parking policies, regulations on specific areas, can help the Vietnamese Government exceed its targets".
Mr. Khuat Viet Hung, Vice Chairman of the Traffic Safety Committee and Ms. Bich Ngoc, Head of Tax Department, Ministry of Finance debated at the seminar "Solutions to promote electric transportation"
According to the Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP in Vietnam, it is important to reduce the cost of electric vehicles through financial support, improving the affordability of consumers and businesses. There are many different policy options such as tax breaks, low-interest loans and purchase subsidies. These solutions can help change social attitudes, and can also create strong momentum to overcome cultural barriers and change perceptions. In the context of a limited budget, Vietnam has made remarkable progress in exempting special consumption taxes on electric cars and buses.
As a developing country, having only begun the industrialization process in the past three decades and heavily affected by climate change, despite many difficulties in resources, Vietnam has always demonstrated responsibility and proactively implemented international commitments on climate change.
Promoting the transition to electric transport can be considered a pioneering step for the transport industry towards the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Vetnam.vn
Comment (0)