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BYD is one of the major EV firms that is now making its battery electric vehicles available in more places around the world. These days, it seems like we hear that BYD has introduced some of its models to a new country every week or something. Notably, BYD is one of the few big OEMs that is not ignoring the South American and African markets. Which is great, because it shows that even the smallest markets around the world will not be left behind by the EV transition.
The BYD ATTO 3 comes in two models in most markets. Both models have a 150kW/310Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor, front-wheel drive, and acceleration of 0–100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. The Standard Range has a 345 km WLTP range, and the Extended Range version has a 420 km WLTP range. AC charging is up to 7 kW with a Type 2 connector and DC charging is up to 70kW/80kW respectively. The ATTO 3 is a C-class SUV constructed on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0.
use low-quality fossil fuel and contribute to about 2.2 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, with a calculated social cost of $97 million per year Aging taxis are some of the worst contributors to this pollution in Dakar. There are about 16,000 taxis in Dakar, Senegal, and although they account for less than 5% of Dakar’s vehicle population, they constitute about 45% of the traffic flow on average as they zoom through the city all day looking for customers. These taxis contribute at least 20% of the air pollution in Dakar, so switching them to electric would have huge benefits for everyone in the city.
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