Gangneung-si, 'Hydrogen Electric Vehicle Distribution' First Implementation This Year

Total Supply of 103 Units (100 Private, 3 Public), Subsidy of 35.5 Million KRW per Unit Provided

Gangneung City Hall

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Gangneung City in Gangwon Province is promoting the 'Hydrogen Electric Vehicle Distribution Project' for the first time this year as part of its eco-friendly low-carbon policy.

According to the city on the 20th, the total distribution volume this year is 103 units (100 private, 3 public), with a subsidy of 35.5 million KRW per vehicle.

Applications for the hydrogen electric vehicle distribution project began in May, and as of July, 71 out of 100 private vehicles have been delivered, with 22 vehicles awaiting delivery.

More than 90% of the distribution volume was consumed within two months after the project started, and the city plans to distribute 1,415 hydrogen electric vehicles by 2026 in preparation for increased demand.

A city official stated, "We expect that the distribution of hydrogen electric vehicles will greatly help improve air quality by reducing fine dust and carbon emissions."

Meanwhile, the hydrogen charging station within the Gangneung City Hall is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year.

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