First electric ferry to begin tests in HK waters

[RTHK] - 11/18/2024

Hong Kong's first electric ferry will arrive in the city this week and will be put into service after tests are completed, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) said on Monday. The government earlier earmarked HK$350 million for a pilot scheme subsidising operators to introduce a total (…)



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[RTHK] - 18/11/2024