China's highways are getting a major eco-friendly makeover! 🌱🚗✨
Cruising along the highway between Taiyuan and Xinzhou in north China's Shanxi Province, drivers now witness a dazzling sea of photovoltaic (PV) panels shimmering on the slopes and rooftops. But that's not all—electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are popping up at service areas and toll stations like mushrooms after rain! ⚡🔌
\"Ten years ago, finding an EV charger on the highway was like searching for a unicorn 🦄, but now they're almost everywhere,\" laughed Liu Xia, an EV owner charging up on her road trip.
She shared that hitting the road in an EV has become super convenient as charging infrastructure expands. \"No more stressing about long queues to charge during holidays and weekends. Road trips just got way smoother!\" 😊
This green highway's PV system switched on last November, and it's already making waves. It's been recognized as a national-level smart PV demonstration project by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology this year. 🏆
\"The project makes the most of unused land and structures by generating solar energy, providing steady electricity while cutting down carbon emissions,\" explained Chen Jianwen, the project manager. \"It's setting the stage for clean energy use on highways.\"
China's commitment to sustainable travel isn't just changing the game for locals—it's inspiring eco-adventurers worldwide! 🌍✌️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
