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Chinese electric buses introduced to Ethiopia to advance green transport agenda

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STORY: Chinese electric buses introduced to Ethiopia to advance green transport agenda
SHOOTING TIME: March 26, 2024
DATELINE: April 2, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:15
LOCATION: Addis Ababa
CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT

SHOTLIST:
1. various of electric buses
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): NAOL ABERA, Passenger
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Amharic): MOHAMED MUSSA, Electric bus driver

STORYLINE:

Naol Abera was among the first passengers to board an electric bus for a recent journey from the Bole airport area to Shiro Meda in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital.
   
These electric buses were assembled by a local company using components imported from China.

The Ethiopian government has allowed duty-free importation of EV components to promote the use of EVs and facilitate technology transfer in response to a global fuel price hike and climate change.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): NAOL ABERA, Passenger
"I am thrilled to see electric vehicles are introduced in Ethiopia. I believe that such kinds of vehicles would bring a positive impact on climate change. The interior design of the bus looks very nice. Inside, there is good illuminance. It has cameras and WiFi access, giving more comfort to passengers."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Amharic): MOHAMED MUSSA, Electric bus driver
"The electric bus operates with electric power. It moves after it is charged. It has no noise or carbon emissions, hence does not pollute the environment."

With a full battery charge, the 44-seat electric bus can travel up to 370 km depending on the use of the air conditioner and the vehicle's load.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Addis Ababa.
(XHTV)

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