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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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BYD lands contract for 35 electric buses at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

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These 35 BYD buses will enter service in July of 2014 and will replace an aging fleet of conventionally powered buses. 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.

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