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Can electric bikes save Vietnam's most polluted cities? - Asia Specific podcast, BBC World Service
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Jocelyn posted on 2026/01/30Ever wondered how electric bikes could tackle air pollution in bustling cities like Hanoi? This episode dives into Vietnam's e-bike revolution, exploring everything from government policy to commuter culture. You'll pick up practical vocabulary related to EVs, industry, and daily life in a fascinating Asian context!
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kind of
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UK /kaind ɔv/
- Adverb
- To some extent; rather; somewhat
- Somewhat; to a certain extent.
- Noun
- A category of things that share similar characteristics.
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More air pollution
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- Phrase
- Uncountable Noun
- The presence of contaminants or pollutant substances in the air that interfere with human health or welfare, or produce other harmful environmental effects.
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More want to
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- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a desire or wish for something
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More the world
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
- All of the people on earth.
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