-
Ruentex Group executive to replace Luke as Gogoro chairman
Discover the latest on Gogoro as founder Horace Luke resigns amid challenges, with Ruentex Group’s Tamon Tseng stepping in as chairman. Learn about the company’s future direction and ongoing investigations.2024/09/16 11:09 -
Range anxiety plagues Taipei’s electric scooter fleet
Discover how the Taipei City Police Department’s shift to electric scooters, aiming for environmental sustainability, faces challenges like "range anxiety" and maintenance issues, despite growing its fleet.2024/09/09 16:46 -
Electric scooters to disrupt traditional industry in Taiwan
Discover how Taiwan’s goal for net-zero emissions, with a focus on electric scooters, impacts traditional scooter shops and the broader industry. Learn about the challenges and opportunities this shift presents.2024/07/10 17:17 -
Taiwan debates electric vs. gasoline-powered scooters
Explore the debate on electric vs. fuel scooters in Taiwan, focusing on costs, sustainability, and the challenges of charging infrastructure.2024/06/21 16:27 -
New incentives boost electric scooter program in Keelung
Keelung City’s Youth Electric Scooter Project, initiated by Mayor George Hsieh, has relaxed application requirements to attract more participants. The project offers five monthly fee options and fully subsidizes certain scooter models. Applicants lined up early to apply for the initiative, which aims to distribute 12,000 electric scooters to residents under 45 years old.2024/03/29 12:42 -
Lin Yu-chang weighs in on Keelung mayor recall drama
Minister of the Interior Lin Yu-chang comments on Keelung Mayor George Hsieh’s controversial free electric scooter plan for youth amid recall efforts. Lin emphasizes citizens’ judgment in response to Hsieh’s policies.2024/03/18 13:10 -
TPP calls for pragmatic energy mix amid Greenpeace demo
Greenpeace has staged a surprise demonstration calling for a 40% renewable energy target in Taiwan by 2030. The Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) has responded by emphasizing the need for a pragmatic approach to the country’s energy mix policy. TPP spokesperson Tai Yu-wen stated that the energy strategy should be based on scientific evidence, focused on just energy transformation and sustainable development. The TPP supports a proposed energy mix of 45% natural gas, 30% renewables, 15% coal, and 10% nuclear power by 2030. Tai emphasized the importance of developing renewable energy sources while also maintaining justice in the energy transition. The TPP encourages the use of green power, supports community renewable energy projects, and aims to enhance the development of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. The party hopes to achieve ambitious goals by 2030, including a 100% electrification rate for public buses and significant market shares for electric cars and scooters.2023/12/20 21:25 -
Uber Eats Taiwan, Gogoro launch green delivery program
Uber Eats Taiwan has partnered with electric scooter company Gogoro to launch a Green Delivery Program, aiming to promote sustainability in food deliveries. The program aims to increase the proportion of electric scooters in the Uber Eats fleet from 20 to 40 percent within two years. Gogoro’s swappable battery systems are already used in 26 percent of motorcycle logistics in Taiwan. The collaboration will provide a purchasing and battery subscription plan tailored for delivery partners, encouraging more riders to adopt green mobility. Uber Eats Taiwan aims to achieve zero emissions for global deliveries by 2040. The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) supports Uber Eats’ objective and will continue to advance subsidy policies to support green initiatives.2023/12/19 22:01 -
Taiwan’s e-scooter company faces battery compatibility issue
Learn about Taiwan’s commitment to achieving 100% electric scooter sales by 2040 in the fight against climate change. Discover the transportation policies of presidential candidates and the challenges faced in the e-scooter market.2023/11/08 18:13 -
Taiwan: All police scooters to go electric by 2028
Taiwan’s police departments have joined in the fight to go green as it recently announced plans to have all police scooters go electric by 2028.2022/12/22 17:43 -
Taiwan to extend electric scooter purchase subsidy till 2026
Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua announced on Monday (Dec. 12) that the MOEA has been allowed to continue providing up to NT$7,000 in subsidies for electric scooter purchases.2022/12/13 17:01 -
Taiwan strictly enforces DUI rules for bicycle riders
Penalties for drunk driving have been raised over the past few years in Taiwan, and the scope of vehicles encompassed have also included bicycles and electric-powered scooters.2022/10/19 21:13