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Chinese Embassy in Costa Rica donates electric vehicle worth 24 million CRC to Costa Rican Government
| Funder | Chinese Embassy |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Costa Rica |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Start Date | Feb 25, 2023 |
| End Date | Nov 20, 2033 |
| Duration | 3,921 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 103533 |
Grant Description
On February 25, 2023, the Chinese Embassy in Costa Rica handed over the donation of an electric vehicle to the Costa Rican government, particularly the Presidential Palace, located in San José, at the 2023 Costa Rican Electric Vehicle Citizens Festival.
The donated electric vehicle is a modern GAC AION (V PLUS) single-traction SUV; it is 100% electric, can travel 600 km per charge, and has 8 airbags. The estimated cost of this provision is ¢24 million CRC.
The donation handover certificate was signed by the Chinese Ambassador to Costa Rica, Tang Heng, and received by Costa Rican Vice President, Stephen Brunner, for whom the vehicle's use was exclusively intended.
The purpose of the donation is to further reinforce the bilateral cooperation between Costa Rica and China in responding to the climate crisis by promoting sustainability.
The handover ceremony took place on Avenue Escazú in San José, and was additionally attended by various members of Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica, the Director of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, the Electric Vehicle Association of Costa Rica, news reporters, and local citizens.
Sources & References
- Ambassador Tang Heng attended the 2023 Costa Rica Electric Vehicle Citizens Festival and signed the Electric Vehicle Donation Handover Certificate with Costa Rica's First Vice President Stephen
- La República Facebook Post
- Embajada de China dona un vehículo AION V Plus eléctrico a Presidencia
- People's Republic of China donates electric car to Costa Rican government Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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