Pollution-free energies are expected to be the main fuels used
during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, says a newly-released
"Scientific Olympics" document.
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Beijing think-tank has placed electricity, solar, wind and
geothermal power on its Olympic research agenda to ensure clean
air, blue sky and clear water for the Olympic Games.
Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the development of an
electric vehicle, which is still in the research stage now.
The electric vehicle will be used inside the Olympic Village to
transport athletes, says the document. The vehicle is also expected
to play a part in public transportation in 2008.
To
fulfil the goal, the national scientific governing division
launched a five-year project with a planned investment of 880
million yuan (US$106 million).
Planners view solar power as a major alternative to electricity.
Such power will fuel up to 90 per cent of the street lamps and the
heating of bath water in the Olympic Village during the Games.
Part of the Olympic Action Plan, the document also focuses on
topics like venue construction, telecommunications, security and
environmental protection.
(China
Daily November 1, 2002)