Mini-car to complement Malacca as green tech city
Malacca government is hoping to introduce the use of battery-powered saloon cars in the state.
They are now seeking Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha for approval.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the mini-car, almost of the size of golf course buggies, is poised to complement Malacca as the green technology city.
“It is also seen as an effective way to reduce vehicle smoke emissions.”
He said such cars are common in Paris and he will obtain a blueprint from a France company before submitting the necessary papers to the Federal Government for approval.
“We would model the electrical car scheme similar to Paris if the Federal Government finds it viable and allow Malacca to use such vehicle on its roads,” he said.
Mohd Ali said he have seen the functions of these vehicles during his recent visit to Paris and felt the cars would be suitable for the state.
Among electrical vehicles that Mohd Ali viewed during his visit to Paris was the Blue Car.
The bubble-shaped car is powered by a lithium metal polymer battery and can travel as far as 250km on a single charge.
It will take four hours for its batteries to be charged.
Mohd Ali noted that mayor of Paris, Bertrand Delanoe, has announced that city has opted this four-seat Blue Car.
“ The vehicle has a maximum speed of 130kph and is designed for short journeys.”
Mohd Ali said other details like whether special driving licences are needed would be discussed with the Transport Ministry if it allowed the vehicles to be on the road.
“We hope to bring in the first batch of these cars soon if the state is granted the approval,” he said.
Apart from this, the state government will also forward its plans to its Federal counterpart on introducing electrical buses from China to ply several routes here.
～News courtesy of The Star～
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