European Journalists to Explore Industry-Transforming Innovation at World’s Top EV Laboratory

A group of journalists from 23 Europe-based news organizations embarked on a two-day tour at Yutong Bus Brand Experience Center, New Energy Manufacturing Base, and Engineering Testing Center, one of the top-notch labs globally dedicated to elevating and evaluating bus performance, safety, and technological innovation. The visit allowed the media delegation to have a close-up experience with Yutong’s world-class EV innovation, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, electric vehicle solutions, and the company’s flagship design, which has refreshed standards in the public transportation sector.

They were invited to explore Yutong’s self-driving buses, including the company’s autonomous driving, charging technology, and EV fleet management system that features intelligent bus dispatching and parking, followed by a visit to Zhengzhou Bus Dispatch Center, a transportation hub in a city home to over 10 million residents.

"The EU’s Urban Mobility Framework Initiative has set ambitious goals to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions from urban transport by 2030 and 2050. In the same vein, the UK is pushing hard to hit the net-zero emissions mark by 2050. Against this backdrop, we invite European media professionals and industry partners to experience Yutong's innovative green transport solutions firsthand, opening up discussions about the future of city traffic as we aim to create more sustainable urban transport to benefit all Europeans,” said Jack Li, CEO of Yutong Europe.

During the showcase, Yutong's e-mobility solutions aced a series of tests conducted in extreme conditions, proving their exceptional safety performance and stability in -30°C cold weather, which the capacity has been tested in Norway and Kazakhstan earlier this year in the temperatures as low as - 25°C, then a rapidly spreading 1300°C fire, and 2 meters underwater. The solutions that wowed the audience included:

· Yutong's industry-first nitrogen protection system, which is designed to ensure the battery pack is safeguarded by nitrogen, minimizes the risk of battery explosions due to increased temperature.

· The three-layer fire protection bolsters the battery's capability to resist external flames and prevent spreading in a 1300℃/2h environment, substantially lowering the probability of battery fires and explosions in the event of accidents.

· The puncture-tolerant design, verified in a test involving an 8-mm heat-resistant steel needle puncturing the battery at a speed of 25±5 mm/s and remaining for an hour, ensures its safety and reliability in preventing fires and explosions.

A leader in commercial vehicles and e-mobility solutions, Yutong explores the way in new energy innovation guided by its innovation led strategy, with its global position booted by a new vehicle engineering technology center that is backed by a 1 billion RMB investment and 4,316 patents. Having sold over 190,000 electric buses, Yutong decreases in fuel consumption by about 8.8 billion liters, a saving of 1.4 billion cubic meters of gas, and a reduction in carbon emissions by 16 million tons, equivalent to planting trees over an area of 130,000 hectares. 

Yutong equips its EV fleets with an array of global-leading technologies developed to significantly enhance efficiency, including the silicon carbide power domain controller, new generation electric drive axle, ultra-low temperature heat pump, coupled with an intelligent cloud platform that allows users to achieve life-cycle management. Backed by its advanced technology, the company plans to launch a 1.5 million km/15-year warranty service to extend nearly 100% of the EV's lifespan and provide a hassle-free experience for clients.With a consistent investment of over 5% of its annual income in research and development, Yutong aims to persistently concentrate on achieving breakthroughs in essential technologies for new energy commercial vehicles, facilitating the transportation industry's move towards sustainability.