On March 8, the reporter learned from the Yichang Municipal Development and Reform Commission that the number of electric vehicle charging piles in the city will reach 14,000 this year, 20,000 in 2024, and 26,000 in 2025. In the future, Yichang will further promote the construction of charging facilities such as centralized charging for public buses and taxis, decentralized charging for private vehicles, and fast charging in expressway service areas in order to meet the needs of different groups. (Reporter He Guanying, correspondent Chen Xiaohui)