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Add to Preferred SourcesKfW IPEX-Bank is financing 490 modern Euro 6 diesel buses built by the German commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler for the public transport system in the Chilean capital Santiago de Chile. The financing volume amounts to approx. USD 100.5 million.
“This financing from KfW IPEX-Bank makes it possible to modernise the local infrastructure – at the same time, the 490 new vehicles help to significantly improve the carbon footprint of Chile’s capital,” explains Andreas Ufer, member of the Management Board of KfW IPEX-Bank responsible for Transport Sectors, Syndications & Treasury. “In addition, our bank supports the German export industry with this project and safeguards domestic jobs.”
The vehicles are modern Euro 6 diesel buses with German engine technology which replace buses with Euro 4 or older technology ready for scrapping. They are integrated into the local public transport system which is made up of bus and metro lines. The bus system plays an essential role for the inhabitants of the capital as they go to work or pursue everyday activities. The new fleet also improves the city’s air quality by reducing emissions.
Original source: KfW
Published on 24 June 2019