A total of 2,011 green vehicles will serve the coming 26th World University Games in August, said local officials Saturday.

Local government launched a project to put into 2,011 green vehicles including pure electric and hybrid buses and Taxi cars, which will make up more than half of the vehicles needed during the Universiade, forming the largest amount green vehicles ever in grand world sports events.

"We hope all the athletes, officials and correspondents from all across the world will leave green memories after the Universiade," Tang Jie, deputy major of the host city, said at the launching ceremony.

Along with the green vehicles, 57 charging poles would be built in the host city.

"We are building a smart grid among these poles, which will provide 'smarter' charging services for these green vehicles," said Yang Min, a senior executive with Potevio, the charging poles provider.

"These charging poles and electric vehicles will become a green legacy, continueing to serve the city after the World University Games," said Yang.

Shenzhen 2011 University Games will be held from August 12 to 23. The host city has been striving to build a "green city" before the Universiade.