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Low-speed EVs could clean up Chinese cities

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LSEVs can be a major driver when it comes to cleaning up Chinese (mega)cities such as Shanghai (photo). Image source: Shutterstock (#168543953)

Electric car makers have got significant support because the Chinese government aims at developing low-emission vehicles. However, the automaker’s sales are curtailed by low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs). LSEVs are not that slow, though. They can speed up to 60 km/h and are fast enough to get around in big and heavily congested cities. One of their advantages is their cost efficiency. The average price of such a vehicle is 4,000 GBP. LSEVs have the potential to play a major role in cleaning up Chinese cities, by offering a more compact, low-emission alternative for car owners.

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