Hong Kong Cabs go Electric
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Hong Kong has recently launched its brand new fleet of electric taxis, in order to promote sustainability, reduce air pollution and become a zero emissions city. The vehicles are currently rented by the Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association, who will test them over the next six months. The five-door bright red BYD e6 electric crossover sedans are produced by Chinese electric vehicle producer BYD, in collaboration with Malaysia’s Sime Darby Motors Group. It is powered by an iron phosphate battery that charges in two hours and has a modest 180 mile range. In addition to the vehicles, BYD is also installing 47 chargers in 9 different locations throughout Hong Kong, which will be scaled up to prepare for wider deployment of electric cars all over China.
Link: http://www.byd.com/na/news/news-159.html, http://inhabitat.com/45-bright-red-electric-taxis-hit-the-streets-of-hong-kong/
Date and Source: 22, May 2013, Businessweek.com
