Public electric vehicles piloted in HN
VGP – The authority of Hà Nội has decided to use electric cars in ancient streets and the surrounding areas of Hoàn Kiếm Lake.
October 22, 2009 11:02 PM GMT+7
A
model of electric mini-bus in urban areas– Illustration photo
The ancient quarter and Hoàn Kiếm
Lake
The 5-12-seat
cars will be used to serve two tour itineraries here.
The first
tour, with five stops, will take passengers to visit commercial streets and the
Đồng Xuân Market.
The second
one will stop at 15 sites in streets of gastronomy, handicrafts, and historical
sites.
Around 12 electric cars will be put
into operation this year and additional eight ones in 2010.
By Kim Loan
