Beijing Olympic Venues

National government promoting clean energy infrastructure

electric vehicles

A vehicle powered by electricity, in this case, a small, two-seater designed for urban environments.

Technologies focused on harnessing energy from renewable sources, which the new center aims to advance.

New transportation technologies being showcased at the games as part of the carbon-neutral initiative.

Beijing

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Zhangjiakou

Beijing's comprehensive program to replace coal power plants with renewable energy sources and reduce air pollution through clean energy and transportation policies.

Government mandate requiring 30% of government vehicles purchased through 2016 to be new-energy vehicles (electric, hydrogen fuel cell, or plug-in hybrid), with local provinces required to meet green fuel targets after 2016.

Plan to construct 10,000 public rapid charging stations in Beijing, primarily located at train stations, airports, and other transit hubs to support alternative fuel vehicle adoption.

Electric vehicle model released by BYD featuring DC quick charging capability for homes, positioned as the first electric vehicle in the world to offer this home charging feature.