Busworld 2015 – a milestone show for BYD with three premieres: Pure electric double decker, artic and midibus all make their debut

As by far the world's largest maker of pure electric buses, BYD is underlining the strength of its offering by unveiling not one but three all new buses at Busworld 2015 – the world's first pure electric double decker, the biggest capacity electric bus that BYD ever built – a 150 passenger 18 metre articulated bus, and a new to Europe 8 metre midibus.

On stand No 951, BYD is showing its 10.2m double decker and 18m articulated bus, while the 8m midibus and 12m single decker can be seen in the demonstration area.

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.

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.

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.

BYD’s standard length 12m single decker has been trialled in almost 50 cities across Europe. The vehicle, which is available for test rides, is one of the fleet of 35 supplied to Amsterdam Schiphol airport where they transport passenger between the terminal buildings and their aircraft. The BYD 12m ebus picked up an ‘Eco Label’ from the European Coach Week jury immediately before Busworld.

Launching this dramatic widening of its ebus range (previously restricted to the 12 metre single decker model), 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 today: “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.”

Mr Daniels pointed out that London’s 9,000 strong bus fleet carries 6.5 million passengers a day, more than Paris and New York combined. 

Corporate Story

BYD Company Ltd. was established in 1995 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) in 2002. It developed rapidly to become the world’s largest rechargeable battery manufacturer, with the company’s nickel and lithium-ion batteries for mobile phone applications rising to the top of the global market. In 2003 BYD Auto Ltd. was founded as a subsidiary of BYD Company Ltd. following the acquisition of the previously state-owned Tsinchuan automobile company. Sales in 2014 were around 440,000 vehicles globally. , Sales of new energy vehicles in 2014 increased by 9 times compared with 2013. The sales of BYD electric buses increased rapidly to 2500 units in 2014. Operating income in 2014 was 58.2 billion RMB (approximately €8.9 billion), 10% growth over 2013. According to the global EV sales data, BYD is ranked top for hybrid and EV car sales in three consecutive months - May, June and July 2015.

BYD has 17 production and R&D facilities in China for the development and manufacturing of IT components, automobiles and new energy products. The company has grown into a multinational corporation with nearly 180,000 employees worldwide by March, 2014 based in China and subsidiary offices in the United States, the Netherlands, Denmark, Hungary, Finland, Russia, Egypt, Sudan, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. BYD is the only company in the world that can control all the core technologies of the electric vehicle: battery, motor, electronic control and charging facilities at the same time, enabling it to integrate and innovate on the basis of the whole industry chain, and quickly promote the product layout in various fields.

BYD AUTO has focused on the research, development and manufacture of a wide range of world-class products, such as electric vehicles (EVs). To meet the demands of the global consumer BYD AUTO has relied upon its strength and knowledge in research and development to create cost-efficient, durable and unique manufacturing systems which integrate technologies from both the automobile and IT industries.

A similar commitment is also applied to quality and is illustrated most recently by BYD’s co-operation with Daimler AG in the Denza EV car project for the Chinese market. BYD sources many of its components from well-known suppliers such as Bosch and PPG which guarantees reliability and consistency and the acquisition of the world-class die factory of Ogihara at Tatebayashi in Japan, with its over 40 years’ experience, has increased the capability to precision manufacture BYD components.

BYD AUTO has also invested heavily in enhancing the quality of its paint finish through the introduction of 24 ABB robots and has constructed a US and European standard crash-test laboratory. BYD evaluates its quality by IQS (Initial Quality Survey) value, and releases the results to the public. According to a survey by an authoritative and independent third party, the quality of BYD models has reached and exceeded the level of mainstream China-made joint ventures with Western companies.

Since its foundation in 2003, BYD AUTO has successfully launched a portfolio of products, including F-series sedans and hatchbacks, S-series SUVs, M-series MPVs, Dual Mode hybrid vehicles, pure electric vehicles and buses. In 2008, Warren Buffett invested $232 million to take a 9.89% stake in BYD.

Today, BYD is the fastest-growing Chinese auto company and a global pioneer in the field of new energy vehicles including Dual Mode Electric and Pure Electric Models. Based on its core Iron-Phosphate battery technology, BYD has created a Green City Solution with aims to electrify urban public transportation systems by transitioning from gasoline and diesel buses and taxis to pure electric vehicles. In March 2012, BYD and Daimler AG officially announced Denza, their jointly owned and entirely new EV brand for the Chinese market, and this pure electric model hit the Chinese market in the late 2014.

Alongside the development of electric vehicles, BYD AUTO has also devoted time and energy into the exploration of additional alternative energy technologies. At the BYD headquarters in Shenzhen, southern China, there has been development and testing of new energy technology systems including the BYD Energy Storage System (BESS), the BYD Solar Power Storage System (BSPSS), the BYD Wind Power Storage System (BWPSS) and the BYD Home Energy System (BHES). With its green technology, BYD wishes to improve the ever increasing global environmental problem.

In BYD’s mid to long-term strategy, the company plans to provide a wide variety of electric vehicles, ranging from buses, passenger cars and forklift trucks. BYD Founder & Chairman Wang Chuanfu has revealed BYD’s new industrial and consumer vehicle electrification strategy called ‘7+4’, planning to produce electric vehicles for almost all the conventional and specialized markets. To support global sales, BYD has offices in various countries outside of China. Its European headquarters has been based in Holland since 1999.

BYD ebus: full range introduction at Busworld. Three new pure electric models unveiled

Part 1: Pure electric buses, the only way

This year at Busworld BYD is launching three all new pure electric buses which dramatically increase its capability to serve all sectors of the European market.

The star of the BYD stand (No. 951) will be the world’s first pure electric double deck bus. The model on show has been developed specially for the UK market (although interest in this type of bus is growing in many countries) and is due to enter service in London shortly after Busworld. Also on the stand is the European premiere of BYD’s 18 metre articulated bus with a capacity to carry up to 150 passengers. Outside the hall but also on show is the all new 8 metre midibus, shown in Chinese market specification but destined for European sales soon. In addition, the latest and much enhanced version of the BYD 12 metre single deck bus is available for demonstration rides.

BYD ebus 10.2 metre double-decker

The BYD 10.2m double-decker is specially designed for London, UK, home to the world’s largest fleet of double deckers. It is planned to enter service in London this October, as announced by the Mayor of London Boris Johnson at the end of June this year.

Equipped with advanced wheel-hub motors and a 345kWh battery capacity, the double-decker electric bus can cover 300km on a single charge under the UITP’s SORT test conditions.

The highlights of BYD double-decker specification include (see full specification enclosed):

Safety

High strength steel chassis

Advanced aluminum body structure
Fire extinguisher system in rear and battery compartments

Smoke and attack alarm systems

Good electromagnetic compatibility

High performance

Steering control column with powered adjustment to adapt easily to a wide range of drivers Electronic controlled front and rear air suspension

Front and rear disc brakes with aluminum air reservoir

High power with more capacity to climb gradients of 16% or more

Comfort

Full air conditioned throughout with independent system for driver’s compartment

Lightweight with a gross weight of 19 tons and an unladen weight of 13.7 tonnes.

Convenience

Disabled seats with fold out access ramp

Localized London passenger information system

AC fast charge system allowing full recharge in just 4 hours

BYD ebus 12 metre (shown in Schiphol Airport airside configuration)

The BYD 12m ebus picked up an ‘Eco Label’ from the European Coach Week jury immediately before Busworld.

The three-door 12m ebus has only two battery packs which feature more powerful batteries (all previous ebuses in Europe have had three packs – the new arrangement provides European-style passenger space and better visibility for the driver). The packs deliver a range under UITP SORT test standards of 240km and can be fully charged within 4 hours from a 60 kW power source. Off-peak charging offers even more economic savings.

Enhanced space for passengers

A low, fully flat floor throughout the wide corridor and increased space between the wheel arches all facilitate entry into and movement on board. Thanks to the higher energy density of the batteries, the bus needs less space for batteries and offers greater overall carrying capacity for 90 passengers.

Quiet comfort in a well-designed interior

Based on BYD’s unique technology, the BYD ebus delivers an extremely quiet and comfortable experience for passengers and other road users – both inside and outside. The passengers enjoy the bus not only for environmental reasons, but also for its quiet, air-conditioned comfort.

Customization

Different interiors can be tailor-made according to customers’ requirements, providing more operating flexibility.

Clever drivers cab means safer driving

The large front windshield covering two thirds of the front assures a wide angle of vision for drivers. The ergonomic design in the driver’s seat and various adjustable devices for maintaining an optimum posture help to mitigate driver’s fatigue. Additionally, the completely contained driver’s cab protects the driver from distractions.

Integrated instrument panel

The BYD ebus instrument panel has a large TFT screen with superior brightness and contrast. Logically organized gauges and controls provide the ultimate in driving convenience.

BYD ebus 18 metre Articulated     

The BYD articulated ebus is the first 18 metre model for the European market and the first ever with pure electric power.  Offering the ultimate capacity in the single deck ebus range, the artic provides 51 passenger seats and a total passenger capacity up to 150. It includes two passenger compartments, in-wheel traction motors, and an additional battery module.

With brand new interior and exterior design, the 18m ebus is equipped with LED strip lamps and adaptive instrument panel, which helps the drivers find their most comfortable driving position easily.

A major attraction of the 18m ebus is that it can be alternatively charged from a roof-mounted pantograph, which allows charging quickly when the ebus is parked temporarily for example in the bus station, with a charging speed more than twice as fast as traditional charging methods.

BYD ebus 8 metre midibus

The BYD 8m ebus is also being shown for the first time in Europe and fully supports BYD ‘green cities’ vision. It can travel up 230km under UITP SORT conditions on a single charge and can be fully charged within about 2 hours from a 60 kW power source. It is safe and reliable with a high strength steel chassis, aluminum body, regenerative braking system and fire extinguisher system, in the rear and battery compartments.

The BYD 8m ebus could be a good choice the historic cities with narrow streets. For the European market the bus will provide 24 passenger seats but is currently only available in China (the bus on show is to Chinese specification – a European version is under development).

Part 2: What can be expected from the BYD electric bus?

Iron-Phosphate battery technology

The power battery for an electric bus needs to meet exacting requirements for safety, energy density and low cost. BYD’s safe, reliable and environmentally friendly long life Iron-Phosphate battery is the best choice to meet all of these demanding criteria. Under normal conditions, BYD’s Iron-Phosphate battery can retain over 75% of its capacity after 10 years’ use.

The Iron-Phosphate battery contains no heavy metals or toxic electrolytes and with no pollution or emissions during the production process. Furthermore, the spent batteries can be recycled with minimal environmental impact. The 12m BYD ebus is able to run 260km on a single charge in typical urban conditions. Two battery packs with a capacity of 270kWh can be mounted in various positions to enable flexible interior layouts and requirements. A further pack to provide enhanced range can also be installed. With the benefit of BYD’s research and development capability, the density and capacity of the BYD Iron-Phosphate battery is growing steadily every year.

Technical advantages

BYD’s in-house developed motor controller has integrated on-board charger controls which monitor the functions of the motor, allowing the driving motor to reverse the direction of current when required. The distributed Battery Management System consists of the signal collector and controller, which has the capability of constantly inspecting every single cell’s working status.

The BYD ebus also features a Regenerative Braking System. This system converts part of the kinetic energy during deceleration or downhill driving into electricity and stores this “bonus energy” in the battery providing additional driving range.

The BYD in-house-developed rear drive axle installed on the ebus is the core technology in the BYD electric buses. The rear drive axle system integrates the wheel-hub drive and regenerative braking technologies, and at the same time, provides exceptional passenger comfort.

In the ebus range, different body types, interiors and loading capacity can be tailor-designed according to customers’ requirements, and thus providing operational flexibility.

Designed to be corrosion-resistant for a service life of more than 20 years, the integral aluminum body not only delivers the lowest possible curb weight, but also ensures optimum performance while reducing energy consumption.

The 12m BYD ebus has received the EU’s Whole Vehicle Type Approval, WVTA for short, allowing it to be sold in all EU member states without the need for individual national approval. The energy consumption of BYD ebus is around 130kWh/100km in urban conditions. It saves up to 80% of the fuel cost when compared to a traditional diesel bus. The longer you drive, the more you will save.

With a distinctive appearance, the BYD ebus is in tune with the modern design style demanded by forward looking operators in the public transport sector. Many details, such as the clear and sleek lines on the front, the blue and silver oval logo and the alloy wheels, all accentuate the strong design identity. The ebus is available in a range of colours to meet regional operator requirements and livery styles.

On-board charging system

The BYD AC on-board charging system is a newly developed technology for an electric bus. The cost and space occupation are much less than that of an off-board DC system and the AC on-board charging system is also easier to operate.

Fully proven

BYD is now by far the world’s largest manufacturer of full size electric buses. The BYD ebus has been proven by millions of kilometres of passenger-carrying service in China and elsewhere.

BYD ebus has been tested worldwide in more than 160 major global cities, including – in Europe – Madrid, Salzburg, Warsaw, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Tel Aviv, Budapest and London; and – in the Americas – New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto, Bogota, São Paulo and so on.

Each city received BYD electric buses to conduct their own programme of tests on operational cost-effectiveness and return on investment of the new technology. The encouraging test data and financial figures demonstrate the outstanding reliability and efficiency of BYD’s unique electric system.

The Dutch island of Schiemonnikoog has converted its entire bus fleet to pure electric BYD ebuses and a fleet of 35 units has entered service at Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam.

In Shenzhen, China, 780 ebuses have been delivered to Shenzhen Bus Group Company. By the end of August 2015, the accumulated mileage was about 83 million km, with that for a single bus being more than 0.27 million km.

In July, 2015, BYD and Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), Europe’s fastest growing bus and coach builder, formed a powerful new alliance and confirmed a £19 million deal that will see the introduction of London’s first large-scale, zero-emission, single deck bus fleet – 51 units of 12m single deck ebuses. This will also be the single largest fleet of full size electric buses in Europe.

In August, 2015, Denver’ Regional Transportation District in the USA announced to purchase 36 new BYD electric buses for mall service.

In September, 2015, BYD is awarded a "dominant" win in the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Heavy Duty Bus RFP which allows for the purchase up to 800 pure electric heavy duty buses.

Part 3: BYD’s green dreams and strategy

BYD’s three green dreams

BYD has three green dreams: electric vehicles, battery energy storage stations and solar farms. The first dream of replacing conventional fossil fuel vehicles by electric vehicles to reduce emission and pollution is coming true gradually. BYD believes that replacing the use of fossil fuels – which will run out one day – is essential. Renewable and emissions free energy sources, particularly solar energy, will be key to the long term solution to the global energy crisis.

Green City Solution

BYD has created its Green City Solution aiming to electrify urban public transportation systems by transitioning from gasoline and diesel powered buses and taxis to pure electric ones. Besides electric vehicles, BYD also provides related services such as charging facilities, charging station monitoring systems and after-sale service, all-in-all a one-stop-shop solution.

BYD 7+4 Strategy

Earlier this year BYD Founder & Chairman Wang Chuanfu revealed BYD’s new industrial and consumer vehicle electrification strategy called ‘7+4’.

7 stands for the 7 conventional vehicle fields which BYD will focus on with its batter electric technology: Bus, Taxi/Private Hire Vehicle, Coach, Logistics Operations Goods Vehicle, Construction Vehicle and Waste Management Vehicle.

4 stands for the 4 specialized vehicle fields BYD will focus on again with its battery electric power: Dump Truck, Aircraft Towing Tractor, Forklift and Airside Service Vehicle.

Company Milestones

1995

• BYD Company Ltd. was founded by Mr. Wang Chuanfu.

1996

• BYD Company Ltd. received ISO9002 certification.

1999

• BYD Europe BV was established.

2000

• BYD America Inc. was established.
• BYD became the first Chinese Li-ion battery supplier for Motorola.

2002

• BYD became the first Chinese Li-ion battery supplier for Nokia.
• BYD was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 1211.HK) with the highest issue price among 54 H-share stocks in Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
• BYD entered mobile phone component business.

2003

• BYD Auto Co Ltd. was founded.

2005

• The BYD F3 was launched in China and exported to other markets

2006  

• BYD Hungary was established.

2007   

• BYD Electronic Co. Ltd. was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 0285.HK).
• BYD India was established.
• The BYD F3R was launched in China.

2008

• BYD acquired SinoMOS Semiconductor (Ningbo) Inc.
• The BYD F3DM was launched to the Chinese market.
• Warren Buffett invested $232 million to take a 9.89% stake in BYD.

2009

• MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. took a 10% stake in BYD Company Ltd.
• The BYD M6, the company’s first MPV, was unveiled at the 13th Shanghai International Vehicle Exhibition.
• The BYD e6 was among the vehicles displayed at the Annual Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting.
• BYD acquired Hunan Midea Bus and entered the electric bus sector.
• The BYD e6 was launched in China.

2010

• BYD acquired Japanese mold factory from Ogihara Corp.
• BYD North American Headquarters was founded in Los Angeles.
• Daimler AG and BYD signed a memorandum of understanding to develop electric vehicles for China.
• BYD’s first multi-purpose vehicle M6 hit the market.
• A four-door sedan new F3 hit the market in Beijing.
• Billionaire investor Warren Buffett, his business partner Charlie Munger, and Microsoft President Bill Gates made a visit at BYD headquarters.

2011

• Joint venture between BYD and Daimler was formally founded.
• BYD signed the letter of intent on eBUS operation with the city of Frankfurt, Germany.
• BYD (stock code:002594) was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
• The first SUV model of BYD - S6 was launched.
• BYD announced to set up an EV R&D center in Hong Kong Science and Technology Park.
• BYD delivered 200 units of its pure electric bus K9 and 300 units of its pure electric taxi e6 to the 2011 Universiade Games in Shenzhen, China.
• BYD and Automotive Parts and Accessory Systems R&D Center Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the collaboration on EV R&D in Hong Kong.
• BYD and Hertz announced a partnership to bring the first EV rentals to China.
• The BYD F7, which adopted BYD’s latest Turbo-charged Engine with Dual-clutch Transmission (Ti + DCT) technologies, was launched in China.
• BYD new e6 (luxury version) was launched for private customers in Shenzhen, China.
• BYD S6 won the highest five-star rating from C-NCAP, making it the first Chinese SUV model with five-star crash-test rating.

2012

• BYD and Veolia Transport Finland Oy announced a partnership to operate
• BYD’s electric bus in Espoo city, part of the Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
• BYD announced the F3 sales have surpassed one million units.
• TÜV Rheinland Group awarded BYD with the security certification of its electric vehicle harging facility.
• BYD and Daimler officially announced the new EV brand, Denza.
• BYD ranked No 7 of China’s Top 10 most innovative companies by the Fast Company.
• The Mayor of the City of Windsor in Ontario Canada signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 10 BYD electric buses for transit services in 2012.
• BYD won an order for six eBUS from the Friesland Provincial government in The Netherlands after the first public electric city bus tender in Europe.
• BYD released the world’s first all-electric zero emission forklift powered by safe and reliable Iron-Phosphate batteries.
• Movia and BYD Europe B.V. announced the introduction of the first full-size pure electric city buses to enter service in Copenhagen.
• BYD released the quality survey IQS10, signifying that the quality of BYD autos has reached or exceeded the level of mainstream joint venture brands.
• BYD delivered 500 e6 police wagon to the Shenzhen police.
• BYD delivered a new batch of 500 e6 to the Shenzhen taxi fleet which now totals 800 units on the road.
• BYD and Bulmineral founded a joint venture for ebus.

2013

• BYD received EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its pure electric bus.
• BYD delivered 500 e6 pure electric police vehicles to Shenzhen Public Security Bureau.
• BYD built ebus plant in Lancaster, CA, America.
• BYD released the IQS of vehicles and the core components for the third quarter of 2012.
• BYD started Hong Kong’s first pure-electric taxis service, revolutionizing public transport.
• Los Angeles Metro purchased its first electric buses from BYD for county transit riders.
• Bogotá launched the largest all-electric taxi fleet by BYD in South America.
• BYD's F5 Suri achieved 5 stars in China-NCAP, a new record for a Chinese brand.
• BYD’s innovative ebus has been given a coveted award: Ecology Label by the European Coach and Bus Week (ECW) at Busworld 2013
• BYD has been named “2013 Crash Test Facility of the Year” by Automotive Testing Technology International
• BYD was recognized by World Intellectual Property Organization for industry leading innovation.
• BYD and Strata Solar finalized 160 MW solar panel and battery deal for 2014.

2014

• BYD's Chuanfu Wang was awarded Zayed Future Energy Prize.
• BYD collaborated with I2R on autonomous vehicle research.
• Southeast Asia's largest zero-emissions electric bus order was awarded to BYD.
• BYD e6 taxies were put into operation in London.
• Nanjing transformed public transport fleet with more than 1,000 BYD ebuses and etaxis.
• BYD was ranked 5th Nationally for Patent Acquisition in 2013.
• City of Dalian placed order for 1,200 BYD electric buses.
• BYD’s QIN was announced “China’s Q1-2014 Best-Selling Electric Vehicle”.
• First Mega-Watt scale PV solar-electric plant was built in Rwanda.
• BYD announces first factory in Brazil
• BYD major supporter of ‘Brand New China’ initiative
• BYD's Green Tech runs into Rio+20
• BYD and ABB form global alliance in energy storage solutions for a better world
• BYD receives Inovacidade Award.
• BYD named as LowCVP Low Carbon Champion.
• BYD unveils world's largest battery electric vehicle.
• BYD brings world leading pure electric taxi to Brussels.
• Denza, the pure electric car from BYD and Daimler Joint venture was launched in China.

2015

• The BYD Tang SUV is Available for Pre-orders.
• BYD’s ebus break through into Scandinavian market.
• BYD Becomes First Chinese Auto Company to Penetrate Japanese Market
• Thai Loxley and Chinese BYD Bring Electrified Transportation into Thailand.
• BYD secures important Nottingham bus tender.
• BYD’s pure electric bus fleet on Schiermonnikoog judged No 1 in Netherlands
• BYD achieved a big order of 60 electric buses from the USA.
• BYD to supply world’s first electric double decker to London.
• BYD and ADL partner to supply Go-Ahead London with capital’s first, large-scale pure electric bus fleet.
• Opoli Partners with BYD, Supplying Electric Car Fleet to San Diego
• BYD was recognized in Fortune's first list of companies that have made a sizable impact on major global social or environmental problems as part of their competitive strategy.
• Denver’ Regional Transportation District to purchase 36 new BYD electric buses for mall service
• BYD is awarded a "dominant" win in the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Heavy Duty Bus RFP which allows for up to 800 heavy duty buses.

About BYD

BYD Co., Ltd is a leading-edge provider of green energy technologies that specializes in the IT, automotive, and new energy industries. Being the world’s biggest rechargeable battery manufacturer, BYD also has the largest global market share for cell-phone chargers and keypads. BYD branched out into the auto business in 2003, and has kept a robust yearly growth rate successively. In 2008, Warren Buffett invested $232 million to take a 9.89% stake in BYD. Today, BYD is the fastest-growing Chinese auto company and a global pioneer in the field of new energy vehicles including Dual Mode Electric Models and Pure Electric Models.

Based on its core Iron-Phosphate Battery technology, BYD has worked out a Green City Solution, which aims to electrify urban public transportation systems by transitioning from gasoline and diesel buses and taxis to pure electric ones. In March 2012, BYD and Daimler AG officially announced the entirely new EV brand Denza in China.

In addition, BYD has also focused on the Research & Development and manufacturing of a wide range of new energy products, including energy storage system, solar energy products and LED lighting. For more information, please visit www.byd.com, www.byd-auto.net, www.facebook.com/bydauto or email pr@byd.com.

For further information please contact:

Concerning BYD PR in EU

Ms. Penny Peng: penny.peng@byd.com, +31 -102070888, ’s-Gravelandseweg 256, 3125 BK Schiedam, the Netherlands

Concerning potential co-operation in EU

Mr. Leevon Tian: Leevon.tian@byd.com ,+31 -102070888, ’s-Gravelandseweg 256, 3125 BK Schiedam, the Netherlands

BYD ebus 12 metre (2 doors)

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BYD ebus 12 metre (Apron)

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BYD ebus 18 metre Articulated

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