▲ The National Taiwan Science Education Center, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, has jointly launched the cross-disciplinary permanent exhibition "Back to the Future: Driving the Green Transition with Imagination." In the Transportation Transformation Zone, Master Bus showcases an electric bus motor (right) alongside a diesel bus engine (left), echoing the government’s goal of achieving full electrification of urban buses by 2030 and demonstrating the significant benefits brought by green transportation transformation.
Electric Bus Impacts:
●More Environmentally Friendly
• Reduce Air Pollution
Electric buses do not produce emissions of pollutants and can significantly reduce PM2.5 concentrations.
• Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions
They can be powered by renewable energy sources (such as hydropower, wind, or solar), enabling zero-carbon emissions, helping fulfill international climate commitments, and enhancing a nation’s environmentally friendly image.
• Reduce Noise Pollution
Electric buses improve quality of life by lowering traffic noise, with particularly noticeable benefits in densely populated transport hubs such as areas around schools, hospitals, and residential neighborhoods.
• Reduce Battery Waste
Lithium-titanate-oxide(LTO) batteries can exceed 20,000 charge–discharge cycles, serving as power batteries for 10 years. After retirement, they can be repurposed as energy storage batteries for another 10 years.
●More Economical
• Lower Operating Costs
Electricity costs less than diesel, and motor maintenance costs are also lower than engine costs, thus reducing overall transportation costs and making it more economical.
• Enhance Energy Independence
Reducing reliance on imported petroleum helps strengthen energy security and improve the trade balance. Using locally produced renewable energy can also stimulate the development of domestic energy industries.
• Create Green Job Opportunities
The manufacturing, maintenance, and charging infrastructure of electric vehicles can create a large number of green jobs. Promoting local assembly and attracting foreign investment can also support industrial upgrading and technology transfer.
• Export Potential
Domestically produced electric vehicles have export potential and can be sold to neighboring markets, generating tax revenue and foreign exchange earnings.
▲ The direct-drive central motor, self-developed by Master Bus, achieves an energy efficiency of up to 98%, reducing unnecessary energy loss.
▲ Key features of the Master Bus self-developed direct-drive central motor.
▲ The diesel bus internal combustion engine is large and complex, consisting of at least thousands of components, including cylinders, pistons, crankshafts, fuel injectors, and exhaust valves, making maintenance more complicated and difficult.
▲ Key features of the diesel bus internal combustion engine.
▲ Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming (right) listens to an explanation of the exhibits provided by Master Bus, presented by Hsu Chin-wen (left), Special Assistant of Chairman office of Master Bus.
▲ National Taiwan Science Education Center Director Liu Huo-chin (left) visits the Master Bus exhibits in the Transportation Transformation Zone.
▲ Guided tour of the Master Bus exhibition area on the opening day of the exhibition.
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▲ Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming delivers remarks during the opening ceremony. (Photo provided by the Ministry of Environment)
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▲ Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming (center), Deputy Minister of Education Liu Kuo-wei (left fourth), and Director of the National Taiwan Science Education Center Liu Huo-chin (left third) jointly unveil the exhibition at the National Taiwan Science Education Center. (Photo provided by the Ministry of Environment)
Exhibition Information – National Taiwan Science Education Center
Exhibition Date｜ Trial operation begins on March 20, 2026 (Friday)
Exhibition Time｜ According to the opening hours of the National Taiwan Science Education Center
Exhibition Venue｜ West Exhibition Area, 6th Floor, National Taiwan Science Education Center
Admission Information｜ Visitors may enter with a same-day ticket for the Science Education Center’s permanent or special exhibitions, or with a valid membership card (Science Card or iTaiwan Museum Pass).
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