On 31 October 2015, Ir Dr. Peter Chiu Ping-kuen, Associate Academic Director (Engineering) of VTC, was invited to deliver a talk introducing the story of SOPHIE “The World Class Local Solar-powered Electric Vehicle” during a public forum at Eco Expo, organized by Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
Covering the techniques applied to SOPHIE V and the team’s experience in overseas competition, Ir Dr. Chiu’s speech attracted around 80 members of the general public to attend. Aiming to promote renewable energy application over Hong Kong, SOPHIE team had the honour of sharing their stories via the Eco Expo platform.