KMUTT Launches EV Charging Station and Electric Bus Service as Part of Sustainable Mobility Initiative
On December 7, 2018, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sakarindr Bhumiratana, President of KMUTT, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yossapong Laoonual, Chair of the Automotive Research Cluster, along with KMUTT executives, presided over the inauguration of the KMUTT Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station at the Bangmod campus. The event also marked the launch of the air-conditioned electric bus service (EV Bus) on Route 138, with Mr. Prayoon Chuaykaew, Acting Director of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), and BMTA executives attending as honored guests.
The EV Charging Station and the EV Bus service are key components of the Sustainable Transportation Learning Center, developed by the KMUTT Automotive Research Cluster since 2017. These initiatives aim to promote clean energy transportation, enhance awareness of the environmental impact of technology, and encourage the adoption of sustainable mobility practices among students and staff.
As part of KMUTT’s mission to nurture Green Heart individuals, the initiative is designed to equip students and personnel with the knowledge, skills, and consciousness needed to become Change Agents for sustainability. Through these efforts, KMUTT seeks to inspire transformational change within Thai society and globally.
This initiative aligns with SDG 2030, particularly:
- Goal 7: Promote clean and affordable energy.
- Goal 11: Make cities and communities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
- Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
- Goal 17: Strengthen partnerships for sustainable development.
The EV Charging Station and EV Bus service exemplify KMUTT’s commitment to advancing clean energy solutions, reducing environmental impact, and fostering sustainable development in transportation.
