Jockey Club Heavy Vehicle Emissions Testing and Research Centre

Integrating theory and practice is conductive to better learning outcomes

Sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (the Trust), The Jockey Club Heavy Vehicle Emissions Testing and Research Centre (the Centre) at the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) Tsing Yi was established to undertake testing and research on exhaust emission of vehicles to promote environmentally friendly logistics and transport.  With the support of the Trust, the Centre further upgrades the facility of vehicle emissions testing and launches the Jockey Club Blue Sky Education Programme.  The Programme is targeted IVE students, secondary school students and industry practitioners, raising their awareness about green vehicle and emission reduction. 

Chan Wai Leong, a Higher Diploma student in Automotive Engineering, participated in the related application-based research. 

“Of the various vehicle inspections I came across, I was most impressed with the testing of emission levels from different bus models. Newer buses can emit more emissions for various reasons, including mechanical wear and tear, level of vehicle maintenance, number of traffic lights on a bus route, and road designs. By collecting pollutants emission data and analysing it scientifically, we can find ways to improve the vehicle emissions problem.

I am most delighted that what I have learnt not only provides me with career options in the automotive design, manufacturing and operational management areas, but also the opportunity to play my part in protecting the environment!”