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Nanjing, China orders more than 1,000 BYD electric buses and taxis

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Authorities also placed an order for 400 of BYD’s all-electric e6, a 5-passenger cross-over utility vehicle, some of which have already hit the streets. This is a positive sign of the growing acceptance of pure electric transport vehicles such as the ebus having a significant role in making urban environments less polluted.

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City of Bogota, Columbia launches electric taxi pilot; part of C40-CCI EV Network

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Bogota’s project will improve local air quality and noise pollution. The Decree further mandates the Secretary of the Environment and the Secretary of Mobility to consider requirements for monitoring and reporting. Privately-owned electric vehicles will enjoy these same incentives.)

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