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De Lijn under fire for buying electric buses from China: “Shame”

De Lijn is being criticized for the decision to order electric buses from Chinese bus manufacturer BYD for the first time. Political scientist David Criekemans and professor of international politics Jonathan Holslag, among others, are unhappy about the choice of the public transport company. “Why isn't Flanders promoting its own technology?” , it sounds.

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De Lijn is being criticized for the decision to order electric buses from Chinese bus manufacturer BYD for the first time. Political scientist David Criekemans and professor of international politics Jonathan Holslag, among others, are unhappy about the choice of the public transport company. “Why isn't Flanders promoting its own technology?” , it sounds.

·Kobbegem, Belgium
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To green its fleet, De Lijn is ordering electric buses from BYD for the first time. The Chinese manufacturer is a leader in electric cars, and in e-buses in particular. Nevertheless, there is criticism. “Buying green in China is weakening our country.”

·Hasselt, Belgium
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To green its fleet, De Lijn is ordering electric buses from BYD for the first time. The Chinese manufacturer is a leader in electric cars, and in e-buses in particular. Nevertheless, there is criticism. “Buying green in China is weakening our country.”

To green its fleet, De Lijn is ordering electric buses from BYD for the first time. The Chinese manufacturer is a leader in electric cars, and in e-buses in particular. Nevertheless, there is criticism. “Buying green in China is weakening our country.”

·Belgium
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17:11 De Lijn orders 92 electric buses from Chinese manufacturer BYD, which wins a Flemish framework contract with a maximum value of 234 million euros. The local producers Van Hool and VDL beta...

·Belgium
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De Tijd broke the news in Belgium on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
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