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Energy Efficiency Policy Workshop Developing Fuel Economy Regulations

18 March 2019

Hong Kong, China

Regal Kowloon Hotel, Hong Kong


 

Energy Efficiency Policy Workshop Developing Fuel Economy Regulations

18 March 2019

Regal Kowloon Hotel, Hong Kong

08:30 - 09:00 Registration
Welcome and introduction to the workshop
09:00 - 09:05 Brief introduction to the workshop
  • Hugh Marshall-Tate, APERC
09:05 - 09:10 Welcoming remarks by the host economy
  • Vy Ek Chin, EMSD, Hong Kong
09:10 - 09:15 Opening remarks by the EGEEC Chair
  • Mr. Pengcheng Li, China
09:15 - 09:25 Introduction to the Energy Efficiency Policy Workshop series, the topic of vehicle fuel economy regulations, and workshop agenda
  • Hugh Marshall-Tate, APERC
Session 1: Context for vehicle fuel economy regulations
09:25 - 09:45 Transport contribution to GHG emissions in APEC economies
  • Alexey Kabalinskiy, APERC
09:45 - 10:30 Overview of the suite of policy measures to improve vehicle fuel economy
  • Elizabeth Yeaman, Retyna Ltd, New Zealand
10:30 - 11:00 Tea and Coffee Break
Session 2: Vehicle fuel economy policies in APEC economies
11:00 - 11:30 Chile’s proposed fuel economy standards: the process of developing new legislation and features of the standard
  • Luz Ubilla, Ministerio de Energía, Chile
11:30 - 12:10 Test protocols underpinning fuel economy regulations: the transition to Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) and its inclusion in CO2 policies
  • Andrew Campbell, Fuel Technology Ltd, New Zealand/Philippines
12:10 - 12:30 Panel discussion with Session 1 and 2 speakers
  • Moderated by Retyna
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
Session 3: Facilitating low emission vehicles in APEC economies
13:30 - 13:50 Wide scale promotion of low emission vehicles for HK – challenges and opportunities
  • Ir. Raymond CHOI, Hong Kong Power Company
13:50 - 14:20 Facilitating locally designed and manufactured electric vehicles in the Philippines
  • Andrew Campbell, Fuel Technology Ltd
14:20 - 14:45 Growth of electric vehicles in New Zealand
  • Elizabeth Yeaman, Retyna, New Zealand
14:45 - 15:15 Tea and Coffee Break
Session 4: Workshop – Facilitating EVs and other very low carbon vehicles
15:15 - 16:00 Participants will break into smaller groups to discuss:
  • Status: What is the status of vehicle fuel economy policies and policies facilitating low carbon vehicles in your economy?
  • Barriers: What are the barriers to introducing or updating policies in your economy?
  • Priorities: Identify the top three activities that could be undertaken to progress policies in your economy
  • APEC facilitation: Identify any activities that APEC could have a role in advancing
  • All Participants, facilitated by Retyna
16:00 - 16:20 Report Back
Presentations by breakout session leaders and group discussion
  • Facilitated by Fuel Technology
16:20 - 16:30 Summary of the workshop, potential next steps and lessons learned
  • Elizabeth Yeaman, Retyna