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Hanoi to go green with electric buses by 2035
The capital city of Hanoi is taking a significant step toward a more sustainable future for its public transportation system, with a July 4 approval of a plan to achieve a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035 via phasing out diesel vehicles in favour of electric ones.
Between 2026 and 2030, Hanoi aims for a mix of electric buses (50%) and buses powered by cleaner burning fuels like liquefied natural gas (LNG) or compressed natural gas (CNG) (50%). The estimated financial investment for this transition is 43 trillion VND (1.79 billion USD).
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An electric bus in Hanoi. |
The plan prioritises the electrification of buses operating in the central urban areas (within Ring Road 4). Additionally, new bus routes will be designed with a focus on using electric and green energy vehicles.
By 2030, a significant portion (70-90%) of the existing diesel bus fleet will be replaced with clean energy ones.
Between 2031 and 2035, all buses operating in the city will go electric, achieving a zero-emission bus fleet for the city.
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Source: VNA
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