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Uruguay launches first BYD battery-electric buses; projecting 500 by 2015

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in partnership with Chinese automaker BYD Ltd, introduced the first battery-electric 12-meter rapid transit bus in Uruguay and the region. The bus can be charged overnight, while the electricity pricing is lower. By 2015 it is expected that more than 500 BYD electric buses will be running on the streets and roads of Uruguay.

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Cheaper EVs are starting to show up in smaller global markets – Charged EVs

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EV giant BYD is now selling its Dolphin Mini (a rebranded version of the Seagull compact electric hatchback) in a number of emerging markets. The company has launched the Dolphin Mini in Uruguay, Brazil and Mexico. In these three markets, both versions start under $25,000.

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BYD lands contract for 35 electric buses at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

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BYD Company, Ltd. has been selected to supply 35 all-electric buses to be used to transfer passengers between airport terminals and aircraft at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. million miles) in revenue service and has been evaluated in many major cities across Europe. —Isbrand Ho, BYD Europe’s Managing Director.

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BYD bringing electric buses to Uruguay; targeting more than 500 by 2015

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José Mujica, President of Uruguay, China-based BYD, CTS and Buquebus officials signed a contract to begin bringing electric buses into Uruguay. The first BYD electric buses will arrive in Uruguay before end of 2012 with targets to have over 500 buses running on roads by 2015. million kilometers (or 3.4

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