On January 26, 2022, Los Angeles time, BYD launched an A-type pure electric school bus with innovative design, high safety and reliable performance. The new school bus can carry up to 30 students, is equipped with a wheelchair lifter that can carry up to 800 pounds, and has a range of up to 225 kilometers on a single charge. At the same time, the VtoG technology equipped with the new school bus can also be used as an power reserve device in the non-operational state.
"The BYD A type pure electric school bus meets the needs of the school district's all-day car and power reserve needs," said Ms. Li Ke, executive vice president of BYD Co., Ltd. and president of BYD North America Branch, "BYD combines first-class safety performance, innovative design and reliable quality to provide the local zero-emission transportation with first-class technology and high practicality." ”
The BYD A-type pure electric school bus combines innovation, high safety and reliable performance
The BYD A school bus is available in lengths of 22.9, 24.5 and 26.7 feet, and is equipped with HSM 3-point seat belts, integrated child seats and portable restraints to ensure the safety of children's rides. In addition, BYD has also designed a car protection measure for children, equipped with a STOP logo telescopic arm (Predictive Stop Arm) can monitor the vehicles close to the bus in real time, and if there is an unsafe factor, it will issue an early warning signal. With the driver as the first safety element, BYD draws on the experience of thousands of bus operators to improve comfort according to ergonomics when designing the cockpit, ensuring higher visibility and facilitating the driver to control the driving system.
The new Type A school bus is equipped with a highly secure lithium iron phosphate battery, a high-strength steel body, and a stable and efficient electronic braking system.
Samuel Kang, Head of Total Technology Solutions at BYD North America, said: "Just like the Type D school bus we launched last year, the two-way charging function of the new Type A school bus is a subversion of the single pick-up and drop-off function of the traditional school bus. In addition, school buses can also be discharged when parked to ensure that classrooms use electricity. ”
BYD offers two charging solutions for the new school bus, including a 150 kW DC charging solution with high charging power and a 19.2 kW single-phase AC charging solution. Compared with fuel school buses, BYD's innovative battery electric technology can reduce fuel costs by 60% and maintenance costs by 60%.
Up to now, the total cruising range of BYD's pure electric buses in the United States has exceeded 15 million miles, and the cumulative order volume is about 1,000 units. With reliable product strength and excellent after-sales service, BYD has been highly recognized by many high-quality customers, including Los Angeles International Airport, California Long Beach Transportation Agency, California Antelope Valley Transportation Bureau, UCLA, etc.
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