Lujiazui, the financial center of Shanghai, forms a perfect backdrop to the Bund area. [Wang Gang/For China Daily]

The Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission has released a comprehensive plan to accelerate the large-scale update of transportation equipment in the city up to 2027.

The initiative aims to improve the energy efficiency, environmental performance, safety, and operational efficiency of transportation tools, while driving the modernization of transportation facilities towards green, digital, and intelligent solutions.

Key highlights include:

• Public Transportation: All public buses and taxis will be fully electric by 2027, with an annual replacement rate exceeding 9 percent of the total fleet. This involves the addition of 1,550 new electric buses and 2,800 electric taxis annually.

• Freight Vehicles: The plan targets the phasing out of old and polluting diesel trucks, with a focus on promoting new energy and cleaner fuel alternatives. The city aims to update or add 13,000 new or replacement trucks annually, including electric models, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and smart heavy-duty trucks.

• Aviation: Airlines are encouraged to adopt new-generation fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft, gradually replacing older, high-energy-consuming models. The plan aims to update or add 50 new or replacement aircraft (including domestically produced models) annually.

• Waterways: The plan promotes the development of clean energy vessels, including electric and hybrid models, for use in inland waterways and coastal areas. It also supports the adoption of cleaner fuels for ocean-going vessels and aims to update or add 30 new or replacement vessels annually, including high-performance and environmentally friendly options.

• Railways: The plan emphasizes the continuous upgrading of metro equipment, including track renewals, train replacements, and enhancements to station facilities. This includes updating 70 kilometers of tracks, replacing 12 train cars, and installing 15 new escalators and elevators annually.

• Road Infrastructure: The plan calls for the modernization of road infrastructure and facilities, including the upgrading of cameras, information boards, and vehicle detectors. It also focuses on improving sound barriers, tunnel maintenance, and safety systems.

• Postal and Express Services: The plan promotes the updating of old security and sorting equipment in postal and express delivery companies, prioritizing intelligent and environmentally friendly solutions. This involves replacing outdated X-ray machines and adopting automated sorting systems.

• Non-Road Equipment: The plan promotes the phasing out of high-polluting non-road equipment and encourages the adoption of new energy alternatives. It aims to update or add 400 non-road vehicles annually, including electric models.

• Transportation Infrastructure: The plan promotes the digital transformation of transportation infrastructure, focusing on intelligent monitoring, control systems, and network services. This aims to improve the efficiency and capacity of existing infrastructure while reducing resource consumption.

The Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission said it will lead the initiative in collaboration with other relevant departments. They will establish a dedicated working group to oversee the project and implement various supporting measures.

The plan emphasizes policy support, including leveraging national funding and developing local incentive programs, as well as fostering public awareness through media campaigns and educational activities.

Source: shanghai.gov.cn