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How Brazil and Costa Rica aim to boost EV use

Kassandra Sundt
November 19, 2024

Electrifying transport is key to reducing carbon footprints. Brazil and Costa Rica are now trying to power up their fleets with new laws that aim to remove barriers to EV use.

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