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Webinar

HKA G&S: preparing our infrastructure for electric vehicles

Event organised by ICE

Date
07 November 2024
Time
19:00 - 20:30 HKT (GMT+8)
Location
Online

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Overview

To promote sustainable development, electric vehicles are increasingly promoted as an alternative to fossil fuel powered vehicles. However, electric vehicles pose unique challenges to our infrastructure, from their increased weight to their need for charging stations. How we prepare our infrastructure to tackle these challenges becomes more important than ever.

In this webinar, Ms Michelle Chiew, winner of the Emerging Engineers Award 2024 Hong Kong regional final, will share her research on the effects of increased use of electric vehicles on future traffic action on bridges.

Moreover, Mr Vincent Liu, electric vehicle charging engineer of the Environment and Ecology Bureau will discuss the government’s work on the promotion of electric vehicles and conversion of petrol filling stations to EV charging stations in Hong Kong.

Through this webinar, participants can get a better understanding of future infrastructure needs for the transition from fossil fuel powered vehicles to electric vehicles.

To book your place, simply click the ‘Book now’ button and follow the onscreen instructions.

Notes:

  • Registration will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis and priority will be given to ICE Graduate and Student Members.
  • Only successful applicants will receive confirmation emails.
  • Attendance certificates will only be provided to attendees who attend the whole event.
  • Applicants with no-show records will be given lower priority in future G&S events.

Adverse weather arrangement
The event will be cancelled or rescheduled to another date in the case of a red or black rainstorm signal, or typhoon signal no. 3 or above is issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at or after 17.00. The organiser reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event in view of safety or other considerations.

Disclaimer
The Institution of Civil Engineers (Hong Kong Association) shall not under any circumstances be liable or otherwise for death, any injury, any damage to, loss or destruction of property or otherwise, in any such case arising from any accident or mishap, whether during or after this event, in preparation for it, travelling to or from it or otherwise.

Any views or opinions expressed on any matters by the presenters or participants during or in connection with this presentation are solely the views of the authors of the respective comments and/or opinions and must not be taken to be the views of ICE or any other organisation. ICE makes no representations, warranties or assurances concerning any information provided in these presentations and accepts no responsibility for the content and/or accuracy.

Speakers

Michelle Chiew

Michelle Chiew

Airport Authority Hong Kong

graduate engineer

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Michelle Chiew

Ms Michelle Chiew is a graduate engineer at the Airport Authority Hong Kong and winner of the Emerging Engineers Award 2024 Hong Kong regional final. Her interests focus on alternatively fuelled vehicles and sustainable bridge design, as she envisions a sustainable future and is committed to advancing carbon neutrality in engineering practices. 

During her undergraduate studies at the University of Hong Kong, Michelle recognised the global momentum toward Electric Vehicles (EVs) as vital for Hong Kong's future. She conducted a pioneering investigation into the impact of increased EV usage on future traffic loads on bridges, marking the first comprehensive study of its kind in the region. 

Vincent Liu

Vincent Liu

Environment and Ecology Bureau

electric vehicle charging engineer

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Vincent Liu

Mr Vincent Liu joined the Electrical & Mechanical Services Department of the Hong Kong government in 1993 and has worked for the government for more than 30 years.

During his early career, he was responsible for the maintenance of government vehicles and examination of public vehicles, and electric vehicle (EV) policy formulation and promotion.  

At the present, he is working for the Environment and Ecology Bureau to collaborate with government bureaux and departments for the conversion of petrol filling stations to EV charging stations.