A pure electric truck is being brought to Taiwan for the first time. What does Scania Taiwan General Manager Bo Mingxi think about the future of green transportation?
At the end of 2022, the first all-electric truck was officially registered in Taiwan. Compared to traditional trucks, this 26-ton all-electric truck reduces carbon emissions by 52 tons annually, opening a new chapter in the future of green transportation. The first two trucks were delivered by Swedish heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer Scania. Taiwan was the first stop in the Asia-Pacific region for the new trucks. Scania Taiwan General Manager Michaela Boye expressed confidence that Scania's products and services would contribute to Taiwan's green transformation.
How Taiwan's green power deficit threatens the tech industry's net-zero goals
Taiwan produces 60% of the world's chips, but the manufacturing process consumes significant energy. TSMC consumed 6.4% of Taipower's electricity in 2021. The digital economy's energy demand continues to rise, with the IEA predicting that data centers will consume 4% of global electricity by 2026. With rising supply chain emissions, companies like Microsoft are pushing for low-carbon chip production. However, semiconductor companies' net-zero goals are plagued by geographical constraints and regulatory challenges. Nuclear power is an option being promoted by Taiwan, as well as companies like Microsoft and Amazon.