China's bustling megacity is charging ahead with a bold eco-mission: replacing every bus and taxi with new energy vehicles (NEVs) by 2027! This week's announcement outlines a phased rollout starting next year, aiming to swap 9% of fossil-fuel vehicles annually for cleaner alternatives.
By the Numbers 🔢
Get ready for 6,200 sparkling NEV buses and 11,000 emission-free taxis hitting Shanghai's streets over the next four years. City planners are mixing pure electric models with experimental hydrogen fuel cell buses – think sci-fi meets urban commuting 🚀.
Taxi Transformation 🚕
That iconic Shanghai cab you hail? It'll soon be electric too. Nearly 2,800 gas-guzzling taxis will get swapped yearly for NEVs, complete with upgraded charging networks to keep them zipping between the Bund and Pudong.
Battery Boost 🔋
Shanghai isn't just changing vehicles – it's building infrastructure to match. Officials plan annual battery replacements for 500 buses, ensuring your ride stays as reliable as your favorite smartphone charger 🔌.
This green overhaul positions Shanghai as Asia's latest sustainability superhero, fighting urban pollution one electric vehicle at a time. Move over, Tony Stark – we've got municipal planners rewriting the future of cities!
