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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. By 2015 it is expected that more than 500 BYD electric buses will be running on the streets and roads of Uruguay. Buquebus and CTS Auto S.A.,

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

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The company has launched the Dolphin Mini in Uruguay, Brazil and Mexico. The Dolphin comes in a 30 kWh version that offers about 190 miles of range, and a 38 kWh version with about 252 miles. 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. million miles) in revenue service and has been evaluated in many major cities across Europe. The BYD ebus can drive for 250 km (155 miles) even in heavy city traffic after a full, 5 hour, night-time charge. This allowed the company to start selling buses in the European markets.

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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 miles) by the end of April 2012.

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