Islamabad:The Chinese investors have shown interests in establishment of EV charging stations in Islamabad in view of the government's plans to promote E-vehicles in the country.
A Chinese delegation at a meeting with management of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) here at CDA headquarters, expressed the readiness to provide all possible cooperation regarding the establishment of electric charging stations in Islamabad.
Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Additional Secretary Interior Joudat Ayaz and a delegation of Chinese investors attended the meeting. Discussions focused on the promotion of electric charging stations and the acquisition of innovative and modern technology in Islamabad.
Randhawa said that there are immense opportunities for investment in electric charging infrastructure in Islamabad. He said that the CDA has adopted regulations regarding electric vehicle charging stations, and implementation of these regulations is now being ensured.
CDA Member Planning and Design Dr. Khalid Hafiz said that according to these regulations, a 3% charging facility has been made mandatory in commercial buildings. Furthermore, as per the regulations it is mandatory to establish charging stations at nearly all 138 filling stations in the Federal Capital, Islamabad.
Similarly, it will be mandatory to install one electric charging point at existing filling stations and two electric charging points at new filling stations. Chairman CDA said that planning is underway to establish charging hubs at various locations in the Federal Capital. Randhawa directed that a feasibility study be prepared regarding 3D printed housing technology in Islamabad.
He added that they aim to promote modern and innovative technology as well as low-cost green and eco-friendly housing in the capital. He said that work should also be done on technology transfer in this regard in the Federal Capital, Islamabad. Discussions were also held during the meeting regarding the introduction of electric bikes and electric scooties in Islamabad.
