China New Energy Bus has once again proved its strength with outstanding performance.
At the beginning of 2024, a batch of 208 pure electric buses between Huizhou and Shenzhen in Guangdong Province have successively crossed 900,000 kilometers of operating mileage, setting a historical record for the longest operating mileage of pure electric buses in China.
The buses, which belong to Huizhou Dongjiang Bus Transport No. 3 Co., Ltd., are still running on the road after successfully crossing 900,000 kilometers without problems, constantly breaking new records.
This extraordinary "report card" not only demonstrates the persistence and dedication of the government and bus companies to green public transportation, but also a vivid portrayal of the continuous development of the quality and service of new energy buses. At the same time, this landmark achievement also fully demonstrates the strong strength and unlimited potential of the new energy bus industry.
Ten years of trials and hardships, the wheels are flying, and the "proof questions" are answered with outstanding strength
More than ten years ago, China's new energy bus industry bravely embarked on a development journey under the dual challenges of technical bottlenecks and market gaps. However, at that time, it was still necessary to find the answer from practice to determine whether the road ahead would be bumpy or smooth.
In the face of continuous doubts inside and outside the industry, the support and promotion at the policy level have played a crucial role. In 2015, the Ministry of Transport issued the "Implementation Opinions on Accelerating the Promotion and Application of New Energy Vehicles in the Transportation Industry", which provided a strong boost for the rapid development of China's new energy buses.
As one of the earliest provinces in China to promote the transformation and upgrading of clean energy buses, Guangdong Province has shown foresight and leadership in the development of new energy buses. As early as 2013, Guangdong Province included Huizhou City in the list of the first batch of public transportation demonstration cities, laying a solid foundation for the promotion and application of new energy buses in Huizhou City.
In 2015, under the guidance of the integrated development strategy of Shenzhen, Dongguan and Huizhou, the Huizhou Municipal Transportation Bureau further strategically approved the change of bus No. 208 to an inter-city bus line, and Huizhou Public Transport Company was responsible for the operation. This measure not only facilitates the travel of citizens, but also provides more practical opportunities for the operation of new energy buses.
Under the convergence of time, place, and people, the "powerful faction" of the new energy bus industry has ushered in an opportunity to emerge. Mr. Chen, Deputy General Manager of Operations and Administration of Huizhou Dongjiang Bus Transport No. 3 Co., Ltd., said: "At the beginning of 2015, after in-depth market research and technical investigation, we keenly captured the development trend and market demand of the new energy bus industry. Taking into account various factors such as environmental protection, energy saving and operating costs, we decided to replace the original 34 old diesel vehicles with 46 Yutong pure electric buses at one time. ”
This decision quickly paid off. Mr. Chen said: "The newly invested Yutong pure electric buses have shown the advantages of large capacity, low energy consumption, low noise, convenient operation and low maintenance costs in operation. It is worth mentioning that Yutong pure electric buses still perform stably even in bad weather conditions such as high temperatures, typhoons, and heavy rains, which effectively ensures the stability and reliability of services and greatly improves the operation quality of Huizhou buses. ”
Mr. Chen believes that this is mainly due to the advantages of Yutong pure electric buses such as high safety, good sealing of the electronic control system, and convenient and fast maintenance. In addition, through the perfect after-sales system of Yutong Bus, the bus company has achieved the effect of refined "maintenance instead of repair", effectively reducing after-sales costs. Since Yutong's pure electric buses were put into operation, the operating cost per vehicle has dropped by nearly 70%.
Time is a measure of quality. After ten years of rigorous testing, the mileage of these Yutong pure electric buses has exceeded 900,000 kilometers one after another. Every smooth start, every smooth driving, and every safe arrival are vivid interpretations and strong proofs of the technical excellence and lasting performance of new energy buses.
It is expected to travel another five years, increase by 500,000 kilometers, and continue to write the "operation legend" of new energy
Today, Huizhou Bus No. 208 has become an important link between Huizhou and Shenzhen, and has undertaken the important task of public transportation between the two places. The Yutong pure electric bus also lives up to expectations, creating an efficient, convenient and comfortable public transportation service model, and setting an example for the development of the new energy bus industry.
Mr. Chen said: "In order to continuously improve the travel experience of passengers and ensure the service quality of bus route 208, in 2023, in accordance with the requirements of the Huizhou municipal government, we will work with Yutong Bus to systematically update some of the operating vehicles, including batteries, motors and interiors. In this upgrade, Yutong Bus provided us with the undifferentiated supply of old product parts and technical support during construction. According to the assessment, these Yutong pure electric buses are expected to continue to be used for another five years, and the mileage of the single vehicle will increase by about 500,000 kilometers. ”
So, after more than 900,000 kilometers of pure electric buses, will the driving experience still be the same as before? Master Chen, the driver, said: "I have been driving for more than 20 years and have been driving this car for five years. In my opinion, the car is really good, it's easy to drive, it's fast, it's powerful, and it's very smooth. Convincingly, the car has a mileage of more than 900,000 kilometers, but it doesn't drive much different from a new car. ”
The bus line runs from Huizhou Jinfu Road Terminal to Shenzhen Longgang Bus Terminal, a distance of 67 kilometers, with 91 stops each way, and a round trip takes about six hours. Master Chen said that despite the long driving distance and many stations, the Yutong pure electric bus has good handling, so that the driving process does not make the driver feel particularly tired.
Ms. Lv, deputy general manager of safety technology of Huizhou Dongjiang Bus Transport No. 3 Co., Ltd., also spoke highly of the performance of Yutong's pure electric buses: "In operation, the failure rate of these pure electric buses is low, and the vehicle attendance rate is more than 92%, which greatly reduces the workload of our repairmen, and also ensures the stable operation of bus lines and provides more reliable travel services for the public." ”
In addition, passengers have also received rave reviews about the experience of the all-electric buses. "These electric buses run very smoothly, with almost no bumps, and the cabins are very quiet and very comfortable," they said. What's even more gratifying is that there is no smell of traditional fuel vehicles in the car, which makes people more pleasant during the ride. ”
The mileage of more than 900,000 kilometers, accompanied by the praise and recognition of many parties, has been condensed into the glorious moment of Yutong Bus, and it has also shown the world the strong strength of Made in China.
The wheels are endless, and the movement does not stop. In the future, Yutong Bus will continue to uphold the spirit of innovation, continue to explore and develop more advanced technologies and solutions, promote the new energy bus industry to a higher level, continue to contribute to the green transportation industry in Huizhou, Shenzhen, the country and even the world, and jointly build a new chapter of better travel.