Azerbaijan's electric vehicle imports surge due to tax exemption - official

BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 1. The exemption from
taxes and duties has led to a significant rise in the import of
hybrid and electric vehicles in recent years, Deputy Minister of
Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan Rahman Hummatov
said during panel discussions at the international conference as
part of Climate Action Week in Baku today, Trend reports.
"One of the most ambitious projects is the electrification of
public transport. The commissioning of 160 new electric buses
within the next month is just the beginning, and the number is
expected to increase significantly in the coming years," he
explained.
According to him, the expansion of Azerbaijan's aviation fleet,
the modernization of metro infrastructure, equipping Azerbaijan
Railways with modern electric trains, electrifying the railway
network, and ensuring greener transport on railway routes
demonstrate Azerbaijan's commitment to reducing carbon emissions
and incorporating sustainable development into the core of the
country's transport policy.
To note, Climate Action Week runs from September 30 through
October 4, 2024, and is being held in Baku for the first time.
The event is set to form the basis of the climate agenda ahead
of WCOOP 29 in Baku in November.



The Climate Action Week brings together key stakeholders from a
range of sectors such as politics, finance, trade, investment,
science, arts, culture, civil society, and media.
The first half of the week (September 30-October 2) focuses on
climate solutions involving government agencies, academia, and the
private sector. The second half (October 3-4) will focus on
science, education, arts, culture, and other sectors.
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