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金城營造集團隆重推出「金城快充ZETTA」
突破性群充及快充服務 開創香港電車充電新局面
推動零碳運輸  成就可持續發展

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零碳運輸是全球大趨勢，香港特別行政區政府亦積極推動電動車普及化，並以2050年前達致碳中和為目標。植根香港60載的能源基建專家金城營造集團（下稱「金城」） 亦以此為目標，並以建設智慧及可持續發展的優質城市為願景，本着「營創更好未來」的企業理念，宣佈推出革新性的「金城快充ZETTA」，提供別樹一幟的直流群體充電*（直流群充）及快速充電（快充）方案，為香港電動車充電市場開創新局面。

為隆重其事，「金城快充ZETTA」啟動禮在7月19日於全新落成啟用、位於土瓜灣新寶工業中心的「金城電動車營運中心**」舉行。啟動禮邀請了香港特別行政區環境及生態局首席助理秘書長（空氣質素政策）梁啟明博士及運輸署助理署長（技術服務）何偉基先生擔任主禮嘉賓，並聯同金城行政總裁王紹恆太平紳士及行政總裁特別顧問周憲本先生主持啟動儀式。與此同時，金城亦即場與多位業界夥伴簽署合作協議，攜手為推動電動車普及化共創新篇章。

本港整體電車充電設施嚴重不足，市面上大部分為中充和慢充，而快充只佔17.6％，直流快充更僅佔整體2.7％，未能有效支援商用電動車的日常營運，或會窒礙運輸業向低碳轉型。金城利用集團在交通基建及新能源業務的豐富知識及經驗，推出新業務「金城快充ZETTA」，為巿場提供真正快充服務，其速度高達480 KW充電功率，並能同時為多達12輛電動車進行快充，大幅縮短充電時間；而分支充電裝置的體積只為傳統的約十分之一，大大增加配合停車場空間上的彈性，即使在狹小場地亦能夠安裝。

「金城快充ZETTA」的服務包括：在遍佈港、九、新界的充電站為客戶提供電車充電服務；提供電車充電設施安裝建議及服務；為商業車隊提供管理服務等，全面照顧不同用家所需。金城電動車營運中心已正式投入服務，而位於荃灣、葵涌及西環的充電站建設亦計劃於今年內落成。預計在未來數年，服務範圍將覆蓋全港18區，為香港建立完善充電網絡。

王紹恆太平紳士表示：「十分感謝各位嘉賓抽空出席『金城快充ZETTA』啟動禮，並衷心感謝與我們簽訂合作協議的業界夥伴，見證金城在成立60周年之際，在電動車普及化方面開創別具意義的新篇章。作為能源基建專家，金城視新能源業務為重要發展方向，而『金城快充ZETTA』正是結合我們的豐富經驗、先進技術及創新思維的成果，反映我們『營創更好未來』的前瞻視野與決心，亦象徵金城在環保、社會、企業管治（ESG）及可持續發展層面奠下重要里程碑。展望將來，金城期望與香港特區政府、運輸業界、電動車品牌、停車場等各界夥伴繼續加強交流與合作，攜手加快實現零碳運輸的目標。」

環境及生態局首席助理秘書長（空氣質素政策）梁啟明博士表示：「今天十分高興見證有企業實踐商用電動車充電服務的承諾，我亦希望業界可以響應國務院於上月發佈有關構建高質量充電基礎設施之指導意見，當中四大基本原則包括：科學佈局、適度超前、創新融合及安全便捷來發展業務。此外，自環境局於2021年公布《香港電動車普及化路綫圖》後，電動車的銷售量每年增長達一倍，在今年內新銷售的私家車中，電動車數量超過11,000輛，佔當中的62％。在推動商用車電動化方面，政府目標於2027年底前有3,000輛電動的士和約700輛電動巴士投入服務，足見市場對快充設施（充電功率超過100 KW）需求龐大。我樂見金城透過『金城快充ZETTA』為巿場提供省時高效的快充設施，建設更完善的電動車網絡，為促進商用車電動化提供良好基礎。」

運輸署助理署長（技術服務）何偉基先生表示：「隨着運輸業進入低碳環保的時代，運輸署以推動綠色出行作為願景，透過未來規劃及政策的主動配合，致力建設更方便高效的充電網絡。對運輸業界而言，必須有充足及分佈平均的快充設施，方可滿足商用車隊長時間運作及業務遍佈全港的營運需要。我十分高興見證金城推出『金城快充ZETTA』，在建設完善的電動車網絡中擔當積極角色，並期望金城能夠引領其他業界夥伴，共同為商用電動車普及化作出貢獻。」

此外，「金城快充ZETTA」亦即席與多位業界夥伴進行簽署合作協議的儀式，包括：電動車充電設施品牌深圳市車電網絡、車用電池品牌寧德時代新能源科技旗下的廈門新能安科技、電動車品牌科軒動力、來自巴士服務業界的冠忠巴士集團，以及來自的士業界的文鋒車行。簽署儀式由王紹恆太平紳士、梁啟明博士及何偉基先生擔任見證人，並由周憲本先生代表金城簽署合作協議。透過與來自不同界別持份者合作，積極推動建設香港成為智慧及可持續發展城市。

*有關直流群體充電（群充）
電動車群體式充電樁設備的特點是可以同時為多輛電動車充電。群充設備由一個主充電裝置及多個分支充電裝置組成，多個分支充電裝置能同時支援多輛電車充電。相比傳統獨立充電樁，群體式充電樁更加節能、高效便捷、節約空間，而群充模式亦令停車場對車流管理和數據收集更方便，加上採用節能的直流快充技術，更可實現快速充電。

**有關「金城電動車營運中心」
位於香港九龍馬頭角道116號新寶工商中心的金城電動車營運中心，設計以「淨零排放」為概念，以提升資料、能量及人才的流動效率為目標，佈局簡約，充滿未來感，地板與天花皆採用環保物料製造，部分裝修細節卻保留手工元素，體現金城重視建築傳統的特色，彰顯金城繼往開來的經營理念，同時詮釋開創零碳未來的願景。

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Press Release (For immediate release)                                  20th July 2023

Kum Shing Group launches the ZETTA fast charging and group charging services, a groundbreaking EV infrastructure initiative in the local EV charging market, and signs cooperation agreements with EV partners, pushing forward the goal of achieving carbon neutrality and a sustainable future for Hong Kong

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As the world enters the new era of zero-emission transportation, the HKSAR Government has been taking proactive actions in promoting the popularisation of electric vehicles (EVs) with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality before 2050, which requires comprehensive hardware and software support including the availability of sufficient and efficient EV charging facilities in Hong Kong. Kum Shing Group (“Kum Shing”), the Hong Kong-based energy infrastructure specialist with 60 years of proven history and expertise, bearing the same vision of building Hong Kong as a sustainable and smart city, proudly launches ZETTA, a new EV infrastructure initiative offering DC group charging* and fast charging services – a breakthrough in the EV charging market in Hong Kong.

An inauguration ceremony was held on 19th July 2023 at the newly opened Kum Shing EV Control Centre** in Newport Centre, To Kwa Wan, featuring Mr. Rex Wong, JP, CEO of Kum Shing, guest of honour Dr. Kenneth Leung, Principal Assistant Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Air Policy) of the HKSAR Environment and Ecology Bureau, guest of honour Mr. Ricky Ho, Assistant Commissioner/Technical Services of the Transport Department, and Mr. Hugh Chow, Special Advisor to CEO of Kum Shing as officiating guests. Kum Shing also signed cooperation agreements with several strategic partners, heralding a new chapter in promoting the popularisation of EVs with joint forces.

The current insufficiency in fast charging infrastructure – only 17.6% of the total charging facilities in Hong Kong offer fast charging, and only 2.7% are DC fast chargers – not only affects the daily operation of commercial EV fleets, but also poses a setback to the progress of low-carbon transformation in the transport sector. Drawing on its profound experience and expertise in transportation infrastructure and Power 2.0 business, Kum Shing launches the innovative ZETTA solution that utilises DC chargers to provide one of the fastest group charging services in Hong Kong, featuring a high charging efficiency of up to 480 KW for a maximum of 12 EVs simultaneously, while the satellite charging units only occupying about 10% of the space of traditional fast charging stations, which can be installed in carparks of different sizes to enhance the flexibility in usage.

On top of establishing charging stations in different districts throughout Hong Kong, ZETTA also provides one-stop services that cover recommendations and solutions for installation of EV charging facilities, as well as commercial fleet management to address clients’ needs. ZETTA is now available at the Kum Shing EV Control Centre, with more fast chargers planned to be installed in Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung and Sai Wan later this year. The service scope is expected to expand to different locations in Hong Kong over the next few years, establishing an extensively distributed charging network throughout the city.

Mr. Rex Wong, JP, CEO of Kum Shing, remarks, “It is our honour to have all of you with us today to witness the launch of ZETTA, a remarkable milestone of Kum Shing as we celebrate our 60th anniversary. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our strategic partners for rendering your support by signing cooperation agreements with us today. Combining our in-depth understanding in transport infrastructure, advanced technologies and innovative spirit, the ZETTA solution exemplifies our vision and determination in creating a brighter future, as well as our aspirations in fulfilling our ESG and SDG commitments. We look forward to working hand in hand with the HKSAR Government, partners from the transport sector, EV brands, and carparks in pushing forward the goal of attaining net-zero emissions.

Dr. Kenneth Leung, Principal Assistant Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Air Policy) of the Environment and Ecology Bureau, remarks, “It is a pleasure to witness an enterprise realising its vision in establishing commercial EV charging services, of which I hope the services can be developed in accordance with the four principles, namely scientific-based distribution, advanced technology, incorporation of innovations and safety, of the guiding opinions on building high-quality charging infrastructure issued by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China last month. Since the HKSAR Government announced the ‘Hong Kong Roadmap on Popularisation of Electric Vehicles’ in 2021, the sales volume of private EVs has almost doubled every year. In 2023, over 11,000 private EVs have been sold, accounting for 62% of the total sales of first-hand private cars. To promote the popularisation of commercial EVs, the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address announced the goal of introducing about 700 electric buses and 3,000 electric taxis by the end of 2027, demonstrating an increasing demand for fast charging facilities (charging efficiency exceeding 100 KW). It is my honour to be invited to the launch of ZETTA, Kum Shing’s new initiative to support the development of EV charging network, laying a solid foundation for promoting the electrification of commercial vehicles.”

Mr. Ricky Ho, Assistant Commissioner/Technical Services of the Transport Department, remarks, “As we enter a new era of greener transportation, we share the same vision with stakeholders of the industry in expediting green transformation in the transport sector. Policies and proactive measures have been rolled out to support the establishment of sufficient and extensively distributed fast charging facilities throughout Hong Kong, which are essential to meet the long operation hours and the widespread operation network of commercial EV fleets. The launch of ZETTA epitomises Kum Shing’s commitment in enhancing the EV charging network in Hong Kong and promoting the popularisation of commercial EVs through collaborations with EV partners.”

Mr. Rex Wong, JP, Dr. Kenneth Leung and Mr. Ricky Ho were invited to witness the signing of cooperation agreements between Kum Shing and strategic partners. Representatives of EV charger supplier ShenZhen CEGN Co.,Ltd. (CEGN), EV battery supplier Xiamen Ampace Technology Limited under Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), electric vehicle brand Ev Dynamics, a representative of the bus service sector Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited, and a representative of the taxi sector Man Fung Auto Limited, were called upon to sign cooperation agreements with Kum Shing’s representative Mr. Hugh Chow, reaffirming the joint commitment of Kum Shing and different stakeholders in building Hong Kong as a smart and sustainable city.

*About DC group charging
Featuring a master unit and multiple smaller satellite units, an EV group charging station can distribute power to multiple EVs simultaneously. Compared to a traditional separate charger, a group charging system is more efficient and convenient as it requires less energy and saves space, and facilitates the collection of data to enhance traffic control for carparks. Moreover, DC fast charging technology significantly shortens the charging time.

**About Kum Shing EV Control Centre
Located at Newport Centre, 116 Ma Tau Kok Road in Kowloon, Kum Shing EV Control Centre was built upon the infrastructure of net zero. Featuring the futuristic theme, the Centre aims to allow information, energy and people to flow efficiently. The floor and ceiling materials are made of low carbon and high recycled content, while design details reminiscent of the traditional craft that Kum Shing represents are preserved, demonstrating Kum Shing’s vision in embracing its past and creating a brighter future.

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