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BYD wins order for another 406 electric buses in Bogotá, Colombia

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The buses were tendered by the Bogotá City Public Transport Authority (TRANSMILENIO S.A.). A joint venture between Colombian business group Fanalca and international public transport operator Transdev used BYD’s integrated E-bus solutions to bid and successfully won the tender.

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Bogotá orders 379 electric buses from BYD

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BYD will provide the Colombian capital of Bogotá with a fleet of 379 pure electric buses, in a deal awarded by the capital’s TransMilenio SA mass transport authority. Globally, BYD buses, taxis and other electric vehicles are present in more than 300 cities, 50 countries and regions.

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15 countries agree to work toward 100% ZEV truck and bus sales by 2040

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Fifteen countries have agreed to work together toward 100% zero-emission new truck and bus sales by 2040. Participants in this coordinated global effort agree that zero-emission trucks and buses are essential to reducing transport emissions, mitigating climate change, improving air quality, reducing the use of fossil fuels and energy costs.

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HIF Global, Porsche and Volkswagen Group unveil new direct air capture unit to be installed at eFuels plant in Chile in 2024

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We have proven carbon-neutral eFuels are a real solution to help decarbonize transportation. —Nikolai Ardey, Director of Volkswagen Group Innovation To slow global warming, it is essential to reduce emissions and remove CO 2 from the atmosphere. Synthetic fuels enable potentially almost carbon-neutral operation of ICE vehicles.

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BYD lands contract for 35 electric buses at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

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Winning this contract was a vital step in our strategy to deliver emissions-free, public-transport vehicles. Orders have been awarded in China, the Netherlands, Finland, Denmark, Uruguay, North and South America. The open-public tender was sought by four other established suppliers.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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We will support efforts to achieve the road transport breakthrough announced by world leaders, which aims to make zero emission vehicles the new normal by making them accessible, affordable and sustainable in all regions by 2030. … The declaration is not legally binding and is focused on a global level.