Countries around the world share a common goal of reducing carbon emissions. Finland, for example, aims to reduce its level of emissions by 5 percent (5 million kilograms) each year by investing in green technology for public transportation.
The capital city of Helsinki is leading the way in this endeavour, beginning with the purchase and operation of 33 electric buses this past summer for the Helsinki Region Transportation Authority (HRTA). The HRTA is responsible for maintaining the public transportation network of nine cities in the capital area. The buses are made by Yutong Bus Co. Ltd., which is based in Zhengzhou, China.