BYD: Road to Dominance of Electric Vehicle/Transport

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UK: China’s Byd wants to increase electric bus manufacturing figures

October 15, 2015

BYD Co., the biggest Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturer, also famous for being backed including by Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the investment fund of Warren Buffet, is planning o increase British electric bus production.

The automaker, according to a source that has knowledge of the proceeds, would expand UK-based production of electric buses to around 200 units annually and is also trying to secure an investment plan to set up a new assembly facility in Europe to cope with increasing sales. BYD’s continental ambitions have grown after reaching a deal this July wit U.K.-based Alexander Dennis Ltd. to manufacture 51 electric buses that would then be used in London. The two partners would now also announce the increased production figures as soon as next week, added the person, who declined to reveal his identity because the matter has not been made public yet. BYD, a maker of electric autos in its home country, has been expanding its green strategy after the Chinese government has renewed its support for new-energy vehicles (plug in hybrids, electrics) in order to shed reliance on fossil fuels and bog down pollution in major cities.

The company also builds electric buses in the US and is now evaluating different European countries outside the UK for a new plant that would assist its exports and logistics drive, according to the source. The plant could be owned entirely by the company or set up through a local partnership. The expansion strategy is part of BYD’s desire to grow its presence outside China, after evolving into a large-spectrum green manufacturer from its origins as a battery manufacturer for use in mobile phones.

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Britain's got lucky!

 

[AndrewJin]

UK: China’s Byd wants to increase electric bus manufacturing figures

October 15, 2015

BYD Co., the biggest Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturer, also famous for being backed including by Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the investment fund of Warren Buffet, is planning o increase British electric bus production.

The automaker, according to a source that has knowledge of the proceeds, would expand UK-based production of electric buses to around 200 units annually and is also trying to secure an investment plan to set up a new assembly facility in Europe to cope with increasing sales. BYD’s continental ambitions have grown after reaching a deal this July wit U.K.-based Alexander Dennis Ltd. to manufacture 51 electric buses that would then be used in London. The two partners would now also announce the increased production figures as soon as next week, added the person, who declined to reveal his identity because the matter has not been made public yet. BYD, a maker of electric autos in its home country, has been expanding its green strategy after the Chinese government has renewed its support for new-energy vehicles (plug in hybrids, electrics) in order to shed reliance on fossil fuels and bog down pollution in major cities.

The company also builds electric buses in the US and is now evaluating different European countries outside the UK for a new plant that would assist its exports and logistics drive, according to the source. The plant could be owned entirely by the company or set up through a local partnership. The expansion strategy is part of BYD’s desire to grow its presence outside China, after evolving into a large-spectrum green manufacturer from its origins as a battery manufacturer for use in mobile phones.

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Britain's got lucky!

Sadly BYD is not allowed here, we only use our locally manufactured Dongfeng electric/hybrid/CNG buses.

 

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Sadly BYD is not allowed here, we only use our locally manufactured Dongfeng electric/hybrid/CNG buses.

Talking about regional protectionism。

Same for Shenzhen from where BYD hails。

 

[AndrewJin]

Talking about regional protectionism。

Same for Shenzhen from where BYD hails。

So BYD's biggest electric bus team is in Shenzhen! In Xiamen it's Golden Dragon.

 

[jkroo]

I hope electric car can also be charged by normal household power outlet.

Already done. For example, BYD QIN.

If you go for a road trip. The electric car can still be charged for 8-10hrs while the driver can have a good night sleep before the next day journey. Therefore eliminate the problem for looking tailor made power point charging outlet for electric car.

In electricity charge station it only take 2~3 hrs. With graphene technology used to battery, charge time will decrease to less than 30 mins that mainly depends on the capacity of batteries. Problem is graphene is expensive than gold! But I have confidence that it will be solved in 3 years.

There is a standard for application of state subsidies that a new energy car could sustain more than 50 km if I remember correctly.

Bro, it seems that domestic new energy vehicle technologies have already exceed your expectation.

 

[TaiShang]

China to build chargers to power 5 mln electric cars
October 9, 2015

China announced plans on Friday to build a nationwide charging-station network that will fulfil the power demands of 5 million electric vehicles by 2020.

The network will cover residential areas, business districts, public space and inter-city highways, according to a guideline released by the State Council, China's cabinet.

New residential complexes should build charging points or assign space for them, while public parking lots should have no less than 10 percent of parking spaces with charging facilities. There should be at least one public charging station for every 2,000 NEVs, the guideline said.

To finance the project, the government will encourage private investment, allow charger manufacturers to issue corporate bonds, and seek investment from pension funds.

Following the announcement, shares in charging companies were favored by investors during Friday's morning session. Shenzhen Auto Electric Power Plant Co., rose 0.95 percent to 33.87 yuan (5.33 U.S. dollars).

China has rolled out subsidies and tax cuts to promote NEVs, cut emissions and save energy. The sector has seen explosive growth in the past two years.

In the first eight months of 2015, NEV sales surged 270 percent to 108,654, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

 

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Yutong E12 Full Electric Bus LF. Respire!

2015-10-16 Author： Source：China Buses Review, China Buses Guide,-www.chinabuses.org

Summarize：Yutong, the largest bus maker in the world, shows the future of the electric buses. Yutong E 12: A response to environmental challenges

Yutong E 12: A response to environmental challenges

The current operating mode of transport is still largely based on fossil fuels, and is no longer sustainable in the short term. Climate change, depletion and exhaustion of fossil energy and public health issues, all these need to find new solutions very soon to ensure that the future travel patterns are more "soft" and respectful to our environment. The energy transition is the key to our common future: it is now a global issue that goes beyond the specific interests of companies, nations and states. This is simply an issue of survival of human as we know it today.

In order to meet these challenges, Yutong launched the full electric bus: E 12 Low Floor.

As the explorer and innovator in China’s new energy area, Yutong was the 1st one who started the development of fuel-saving and new energy buses early in China. To date, it has delivered over 22,000 new energy vehicles, including 8,000 full electric buses which are running in more than 140 cities.

Yutong E12 at Busworld Kortrijk 2015

Yutong creates a complete product lineup of new energy buses that meet the new environmental requirements in Europe and around the world.

Yutong E 12: live up to the new expectations of urban transport

Today, major players in public transportation engage and integrate ecological factors in the development of their networks in the world and particularly in Europe.

So RATP in Paris has decided to reconsider its entire fleet, and all its diesel vehicles will be replaced by new energy buses before the end of 2025. And 2025 is not far distant, it’s simply tomorrow.

As part of its plan "Bus 2025", RATP has chosen to integrate Yutong and its French partner Dietrich Carebus Group in its experimental phase of electric vehicles. Later, except France, Yutong’s full electric buses will be also experimental used in Middle and Northern Europe.

Yutong E 12: ahead of its time

For electric buses - and tomorrow's electric coaches - dedicated to long distance transport and tourism become obvious to everyone, it is necessary to improve the driving ranges through the development of new technologies and batteries.

Battery life

The current performance of batteries used by Yutong is already outstanding and sets us apart from other competitors. We are working to make them even more efficient. With the different onboard energy management systems added to the vehicle, they will, tomorrow, further increase our lead.

ReCtrl intelligent electric drive system

Yutong E12 adopts Yutong’s unique intelligent electric drive technology platform – ReCtrl, which has drive management, whole vehicle CAN control and remote technology. It boasts long driving range and long battery life, and can achieve low power consumption and zero emissions easily!

Providing customers with safe, reliable and eco-friendly buses is Yutong’s consistent operational concept, which is also the mission of E12.

Yutong E12 Full Electric Bus LF. Respire!-news-www.chinabuses.org

 

[TaiShang]

Yutong E12 Full Electric Bus LF. Respire!

2015-10-16 Author： Source：China Buses Review, China Buses Guide,-www.chinabuses.org

Summarize：Yutong, the largest bus maker in the world, shows the future of the electric buses. Yutong E 12: A response to environmental challenges

Yutong E 12: A response to environmental challenges

The current operating mode of transport is still largely based on fossil fuels, and is no longer sustainable in the short term. Climate change, depletion and exhaustion of fossil energy and public health issues, all these need to find new solutions very soon to ensure that the future travel patterns are more "soft" and respectful to our environment. The energy transition is the key to our common future: it is now a global issue that goes beyond the specific interests of companies, nations and states. This is simply an issue of survival of human as we know it today.

In order to meet these challenges, Yutong launched the full electric bus: E 12 Low Floor.

As the explorer and innovator in China’s new energy area, Yutong was the 1st one who started the development of fuel-saving and new energy buses early in China. To date, it has delivered over 22,000 new energy vehicles, including 8,000 full electric buses which are running in more than 140 cities.

Yutong E12 at Busworld Kortrijk 2015

Yutong creates a complete product lineup of new energy buses that meet the new environmental requirements in Europe and around the world.

Yutong E 12: live up to the new expectations of urban transport

Today, major players in public transportation engage and integrate ecological factors in the development of their networks in the world and particularly in Europe.

So RATP in Paris has decided to reconsider its entire fleet, and all its diesel vehicles will be replaced by new energy buses before the end of 2025. And 2025 is not far distant, it’s simply tomorrow.

As part of its plan "Bus 2025", RATP has chosen to integrate Yutong and its French partner Dietrich Carebus Group in its experimental phase of electric vehicles. Later, except France, Yutong’s full electric buses will be also experimental used in Middle and Northern Europe.

Yutong E 12: ahead of its time

For electric buses - and tomorrow's electric coaches - dedicated to long distance transport and tourism become obvious to everyone, it is necessary to improve the driving ranges through the development of new technologies and batteries.

Battery life

The current performance of batteries used by Yutong is already outstanding and sets us apart from other competitors. We are working to make them even more efficient. With the different onboard energy management systems added to the vehicle, they will, tomorrow, further increase our lead.

ReCtrl intelligent electric drive system

Yutong E12 adopts Yutong’s unique intelligent electric drive technology platform – ReCtrl, which has drive management, whole vehicle CAN control and remote technology. It boasts long driving range and long battery life, and can achieve low power consumption and zero emissions easily!

Providing customers with safe, reliable and eco-friendly buses is Yutong’s consistent operational concept, which is also the mission of E12.

Yutong E12 Full Electric Bus LF. Respire!-news-www.chinabuses.org

Lots of Yutongs in Taipei public bus system.

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Tesla and Nissan trumped by BYD in world EV sales

11 Aug, 2015

BYD Auto, makers of the e6 electric taxi, reports that it sold the most electric cars globally in May and June 2015

Could BYD be the biggest car brand you’ve never heard of? The Chinese car maker says it sold more electric and hybrid cars in May and June globally than any other company, including what you might think were the market leaders - Nissan and Tesla.

BYD Auto reports it sold a total of 5,037 EVs and PHEVs in June. BYD ranked 7th on the EV sales leaderboard last year, with Nissan taking the top spot.

It’s possible you may not have heard of BYD (which stands for Build Your Dream) if you live in the UK, but the firm does technically have a presence here. Regular visitors to London may have seen the e6 electric taxi out and about, as zero-emission private hire company Thriev runs a fleet of 50 examples.

In China BYD’s range of seven passenger vehicles includes aSubaru XV-based small crossover and a hybrid midsize saloon called the Denza, co-created with Daimler. The firm also makes a number of different commercial vehicles offered all around the world.

None of BYD’s non-commercial offerings are available to buy in the UK. The company hit the headlines in 2014 as plans to roll out a larger fleet of electric vehicles on London’s streets fell through. Green Tomato Cars, who signed a contract with BYD, pulled out of the deal due to concern’s over the captial’s charging infrastructure.

 

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Lots of Yutongs in Taipei public bus system.

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Tesla and Nissan trumped by BYD in world EV sales

11 Aug, 2015

BYD Auto, makers of the e6 electric taxi, reports that it sold the most electric cars globally in May and June 2015

Could BYD be the biggest car brand you’ve never heard of? The Chinese car maker says it sold more electric and hybrid cars in May and June globally than any other company, including what you might think were the market leaders - Nissan and Tesla.

BYD Auto reports it sold a total of 5,037 EVs and PHEVs in June. BYD ranked 7th on the EV sales leaderboard last year, with Nissan taking the top spot.

It’s possible you may not have heard of BYD (which stands for Build Your Dream) if you live in the UK, but the firm does technically have a presence here. Regular visitors to London may have seen the e6 electric taxi out and about, as zero-emission private hire company Thriev runs a fleet of 50 examples.

In China BYD’s range of seven passenger vehicles includes aSubaru XV-based small crossover and a hybrid midsize saloon called the Denza, co-created with Daimler. The firm also makes a number of different commercial vehicles offered all around the world.

None of BYD’s non-commercial offerings are available to buy in the UK. The company hit the headlines in 2014 as plans to roll out a larger fleet of electric vehicles on London’s streets fell through. Green Tomato Cars, who signed a contract with BYD, pulled out of the deal due to concern’s over the captial’s charging infrastructure.

BYD's electric bus business has a huge and tenacious rival in Yutong Electric.

In terms of domestic electric bus sales, Yutong is way way ahead of BYD.

 

[TaiShang]

Falkirk-based Alexander Dennis signs bus deal with China's BYD

• 3 hours ago

Image captionThe deal will involve incorporating all electric technology into ADL's single decker buses

A Scottish bus manufacturer has signed a deal potentially worth £2bn to build vehicles for the world's biggest producer of electric buses.

The agreement between Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and Chinese firm BYD came during the UK state visit by Chinese president Xi Jinping.

The initial deal is for the manufacture of 200 single deck buses a year

The firms are also in "advanced discussions" to extend their alliance to include double decker buses.

ADL is already the UK's biggest bus manufacturer, employing 2,500 globally including more than 1,000 staff at its base at Larbert, near Falkirk.

The Chinese firm BYD has specialised in green energy technologies and is the world's biggest manufacturer of rechargeable batteries.

Since moving into the automotive industry in 2003, it has become a world leader in solely-electric powered buses.

The initial contract represents turnover of about £660m over the next 10 years. If the double decker agreement also goes ahead, that would triple the value of the deal to almost £2bn.

Image copyrightAlexander Dennis
Image captionDiscussions to build all electric double deckers are said to be at an "advanced stage"
Founding chairman of BYD Wang Chuan-fu said: "Working with top industry partners such as ADL will enable us to speed up acceptance of our vision for fully-electrified public transport systems that can make a major contribution towards the clean air challenges facing cities around the world.

"ADL's know-how and local market experience in the UK, combined with their global expertise in the double deck sector and our class-leading knowledge of electric technology, creates the perfect platform to jointly develop a range of cost effective, emission-free vehicles to suit every requirement."

ADL chief executive Colin Robertson said: "This is the start of an exciting journey with enormous potential and we are delighted to be working with BYD.

"Their expertise in electric vehicle technology is second-to-none, while we have a global reputation for robust, reliable, high performance vehicles that deliver what they promise - and are backed by world-leading parts and service support, both in the UK and international markets.

BYD and ADL first indicated their intention to work together in July this year when the former confirmed it had won an order for 51 full electric single deck buses for Transport for London.

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Looks like President's entourage of 150 strong businessmen are working hard

 

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Chinese Company To Export 500 New Energy Buses To Thailand

12 hours ago by Mark Kane


Chinese Company To Export 500 New Energy Buses To Thailand

500 New Energy Buses will be delivered to Thailand, but these aren’t from BYD.

The significant order was recieved by lucky Chinese company BONLUCK, with an end-of-this-year deadline.

New Energy Buses is an extensive category, so we don’t exactly know whether they will be all-electric or some kind of plug-in hybrids.

As BONLUCK has some NEV models listed on the website we believe that Thailand really could switch to electric.

Chinese Company To Export 500 New Energy Buses To Thailand

 

[AndrewJin]

Chinese Company To Export 500 New Energy Buses To Thailand

12 hours ago by Mark Kane


Chinese Company To Export 500 New Energy Buses To Thailand

500 New Energy Buses will be delivered to Thailand, but these aren’t from BYD.

The significant order was recieved by lucky Chinese company BONLUCK, with an end-of-this-year deadline.

New Energy Buses is an extensive category, so we don’t exactly know whether they will be all-electric or some kind of plug-in hybrids.

As BONLUCK has some NEV models listed on the website we believe that Thailand really could switch to electric.

Chinese Company To Export 500 New Energy Buses To Thailand

Former Jiangxi Bus?

 

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Former Jiangxi Bus?

Chinese EV maker BYD to unveil latest model in S. Korea

2015/10/29 06:00

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- BYD Co., a major Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, plans to start selling one of its latest models in South Korea next year in a bid to tap into the local market with a high growth potential, company and industry sources said Thursday.

BYD, which is based in Shenzhen, China, will showcase the updated version of the e6 for the first time in South Korea during an expo in March on the southern resort island of Jeju before starting its official sales, according to the sources.

"During the expo, we will unveil the updated version of the e6, which has a 400 kilometer driving range on a single charge," a BYD official told the English division of Yonhap News Agency. "We plan to start selling the new energy vehicle as early as 2016 in Korea."

The driving range is far longer than local brands, such as Kia Motors Corp.'s Soul and the Ray, which can run 148 kilometers and 91 kilometers, respectively, on a full single battery charge.

The updated e6 model's driving range is longer than the previous version's 300 kilometers, which was showcased in the same electric vehicle expo held on the island.

The source said that the exact timing and the price for the new e6 depends on market situations.

The launch of the latest e6 in Korea is in line with the Chinese company's push to target the electric car market in South Korea that shows a high potential of growth down the road.

"BYD is trying its best to provide the best products and solutions for the Korean market, collaborating with the government and relevant respects to promote new energy vehicle applications and development in Korea," the company said in an email sent to Yonhap.

"BYD will provide the most suitable products and solutions to meet the Korean market demand," it said. "BYD will announce more details in the coming years."

Chinese EV maker BYD to unveil latest model in S. Korea

 

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BYD Debuts 3 New Electric Buses At 2015 Busworld

21 hours ago

by Mark Kane


Busworld 2015 – a milestone show for BYD with three premieres


Chinese President views BYD world leading electric double decker

BYD unveiled three new electric bus models for the European market at 2015 Busworld.

The first is a pure electric double decker – one of five, which right after the event will be used in London! With 345 kWh it will go 300 km (186 miles) on a single charge.

“Designed especially for service in the world’s ‘double decker capital’ – London, BYD’s 10.2m double decker (making its World Premiere) is the bus some said could never be built: a pure electric double decker. BYD took up the challenge and delivered the bus in just two years – five go into service on a key Transport for London route straight after Busworld.”

Another new model was the green 18-meter articulated bus with capacity of 150 people. Battery capacity stands at 270 kWh, so the range will be up to 220 km (137 miles).

“Also making its World Premiere is the BYD 18m articulated bus . With capacity for 150 passengers, this is the largest pure electric bus ever built and is configured for the many European cities where double deckers cannot operate. The Busworld vehicle is fitted with an optional overhead pantograph which allows recharging in just 1.5 hours from 0 to 100% when the bus is in the bus station or depot. The bus has a range on a single charge of 220km under UITP SORT conditions.”

And the last one was a short midibus, 8 meters long. Range is 230 km (143 miles).

“As well as the two high capacity buses on its stand, BYD is introducing another new pure electric bus to the European market – the BYD 8m midibus which has previously only been sold in China. This is the first time it has been seen in Europe. The show bus is to China market specification but a European version will be available shortly.”

All there models will expand BYD’s previous offer of 12-meter ebuses to fulfill the needs of every city.


BYD Electric Double Decker


BYD Electric Double Decker

Isbrand Ho, Managing Director of BYD Europe, said:

“We can now offer operators an emissions free solution for every bus type meaning there can be no reason to further postpone going electric, not tomorrow but today. We have effectively eliminated range anxiety with our ever improving battery technology, we can offer innovative financing packages and we have enhanced our support team in Europe.”

“Sales of our ebuses are now taking off – the latest contract for 51 for Transport for London with bodies by Alexander Dennis (ADL) is a milestone and follows the fleet of 35 ebuses now in service at Amsterdam Schiphol airport. With the much wider range of products we are unveiling today we can now meet every demand”, said Mr Ho, who went on to hint at a further imminent development of the BYD-ADL relationship.

Commenting on the new bus, Leon Daniels, Transport for London’s Managing Director for Surface Transport, said at Busworld:

“BYD is a big player in this market and has invested heavily in developing the battery technology and also battery management technology. BYD has excellent facilities which I have seen for myself for manufacturing and testing. BYD is a world leader and we hope its commitment will continue to grow and that we will see rising numbers of all-electric vehicles produced with longer ranges and lower unit costs. It is also exciting to see BYD work in partnership with Alexander Dennis who have a well-established reputation in London and Europe. So, this is an exciting time to be enhancing the fleet with rapid developments in battery technology and benefitting from BYD’s research and development in this area.”


BYD 18m


BYD ebus 8M

BYD Debuts 3 New Electric Buses At 2015 Busworld

 

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CHINA: BYD profit up on green car sales surge
| 30 October 2015

BYD has reported a sharp rise to profit as sales of its eco-friendly cars have surged in China.

BYD said its net profit for the July-Sept period totalled 1.49 billion yuan, sharply higher from CNY28.2 million a year earlier. Its operating revenue during the period was up 23.5% to CNY16.9 billion.

The company's nine-month net profit was CNY1.96 billion, up 404% from a year earlier. Its nine-month operating revenue rose 20% to CNY48.49 billion.

BYD's sales of eco-cars, including plug-in hybrids and electric cars, soared 220% year on year in September to 6,013 vehicles, lifted by a popular new model and generous government subsidies.

The Tang SUV, BYD's third plug-in hybrid passenger vehicle, accounted for nearly half the total with 3,044 sold. The Qin plug-in hybrid also sold well, with 2,115 moved in September.