Governor Choo: "40% of New Vehicles to Be Electric or Hydrogen Cars by 2030"

Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae has set forth a goal to convert 40% of new vehicles to electric and hydrogen cars by 2030, and instructed public officials to be trained in proficient use of artificial intelligence (AI) and to actively pursue AI-based work innovation.

On the 29th, during a work briefing with the Office of Future Growth Industries and the AI Bureau held at Seohui Hall in Gyeonggi Provincial Government, Governor Choo stated, "In response to global industrial changes, I urge the Office of Future Growth Industries and the AI Bureau to focus on their role as the 'brain' that connects the future of Gyeonggi Province."

Governor Choo first emphasized, "To take the lead in future advanced industries such as semiconductors, future mobility, materials·parts·equipment, aviation, drones, bio, physical AI, and MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul), please strive for the large-scale transformation of Gyeonggi Province’s industries with long-term objectives."

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She continued, "In line with the changing environment, including the increase in single-person households, please reorganize the electric vehicle distribution policy and ensure the smooth implementation of the plan to have electric and hydrogen vehicles account for 40% of new vehicles by 2030. While there are 40 hydrogen charging stations in southern Gyeonggi, there are only 7 in the north. Therefore, expand the charging infrastructure by utilizing public institution sites, and focus on improving hydrogen production capabilities in northern Gyeonggi, including the use of bioenergy for hydrogen production."

She also said, "Gyeonggi Province is already taking the initiative in the field of AI administrative innovation in Korea. The establishment of the 'Gyeonggi AI Platform' is recognized as a nationwide model case and has been highly evaluated by the central government. Accordingly, please do your utmost to achieve administrative innovation based on the AI platform by linking the central government and municipalities within the province."

Furthermore, she stressed, "It is essential to foster public officials with AI utilization skills and to actively promote AI-based work innovation," adding, "The top priority of all these efforts is innovation in administrative services that residents can tangibly feel."

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