Chadchart pushes for EV garbage trucks to save 4.7 billion baht

Matichon•General•1d ago

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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt proposes leasing 1,347 EV garbage trucks to reduce energy costs and pollution.

•Chadchart Sittipunt presented a plan to lease 1,347 EV garbage trucks as part of the 2027 budget.
•The transition to EV trucks is estimated to save 4.745 billion baht in energy costs over a 5-year contract.
•The project is currently under consideration by the Bangkok Metropolitan Council in its 2nd and 3rd readings.
•If the 2027 budget is not approved, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration may have to continue leasing diesel trucks for another 2 years.

Overview

•Chadchart Sittipunt revealed a project to lease 1,347 electric vehicle (EV) garbage trucks under the 2027 annual expenditure budget totaling 93,918,922,000 baht.
•Chadchart Sittipunt stated the shift to EV trucks aligns with government policies from cabinet resolutions on August 24, 2021 and October 16, 2023 regarding EV procurement and zero-emission targets by 2030.
•The use of 1,347 EV trucks running an average of 200 kilometers per day would reduce energy expenses by approximately 4.745 billion baht over 5 years, a saving of about 54% compared to diesel.
•Chadchart Sittipunt noted that EV rental rates are approximately 7-10% lower than diesel rental rates from the year 2020.
•The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is collaborating with the Metropolitan Electricity Authority to install charging systems and will conduct performance tests before actual use.
•Chadchart Sittipunt confirmed there is no policy to lay off staff, as garbage collection is a basic daily service and personnel are needed for emergency tasks.
•If the budget is not passed, Chadchart Sittipunt warned that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration cannot start procurement and may use diesel trucks for another 2 years.
•Chadchart Sittipunt is considering the use of drones to deliver water to fire sites, particularly in high-rise buildings where ladder trucks have difficulty accessing.

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Key Quotes

Chadchart Sittipunt

"Change is not easy, but technology is more ready. We must try to increase efficiency in terms of budget saving, environment, and preparation for the future."

การเปลี่ยนแปลงไม่ใช่เรื่องง่าย แต่เทคโนโลยีมีความพร้อมมากขึ้น เราต้องพยายามเพิ่มประสิทธิภาพ ทั้งเรื่องการประหยัดงบประมาณ สิ่งแวดล้อม และการเตรียมพร้อมสำหรับอนาคต

Key Entities

Person

Chadchart Sittipunt(ชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️

The Governor of Bangkok who is proposing the EV garbage truck project.

Organization

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The city administration responsible for garbage collection and the 2027 budget proposal.

Bangkok Metropolitan Council(สภากรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The legislative body reviewing the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's 2027 budget.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The government body that issued resolutions on EV procurement and zero-emission targets.

Pattaya City(เมืองพัทยา)ℹ️

A city that required contractors to use at least 10 electric garbage trucks in a 2021-2026 contract.

Saensuk Subdistrict Municipality (Bang Saen)(เทศบาลตำบลแสนสุข (บางแสน))

A municipality with a contract for leasing electric waste collection vehicles.

Phuket City Municipality(เทศบาลนครภูเก็ต)

A municipality that purchased 6-ton electric rear-loading garbage trucks.

Nonthaburi City Municipality(เทศบาลนครนนทบุรี)

A municipality that has leased electric garbage trucks for trial use since 2022.

Metropolitan Electricity Authority(การไฟฟ้านครหลวง)ℹ️

The agency collaborating with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to install charging systems.

Place

Irawat Pattana Building(อาคารไอราวัตพัฒนา)

The location of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council meeting room.

Bangkok City Hall 2 Din Daeng(ศาลาว่าการกรุงเทพมหานคร 2 ดินแดง)

The site where Chadchart Sittipunt made the announcement.