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WOW，very exciting news！BYD is the leader of chinese E-Bus！
BYD: Road to Dominance of Electric Vehicle/Transport
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BYD Presents Fleet Of Long-Range All-Electric C9 Coaches
1 month ago by Mark Kane
BYD C9 Electric Coach Buses
BYD C9 Electric Coach Bus
This past January. BYD unveiled in New Orleans its new all-electric coach bus C9.
With a 365 kWh battery and claimed 190 miles of range, it was a pleasant surprise.
As it turns out, these buses are already in production as we found a fleet in China at the Dalian International Conference Center during Summer Davos 2015.
BYD delivered some 20 C9 VIP shuttles with capacity for 53 passengers.
The Chinese company still claims 300 km (186 miles) or more range and over 100 km/h (62 mph) top speed. Charging takes 1-2 hours, so they must have access to 200+ kW chargers as well.
BYD C9 Electric Coach Bus
BYD C9 Electric Coach Bus
BYD Presents Fleet Of Long-Range All-Electric C9 Coaches
1 month ago by Mark Kane
BYD C9 Electric Coach Buses
BYD C9 Electric Coach Bus
This past January. BYD unveiled in New Orleans its new all-electric coach bus C9.
With a 365 kWh battery and claimed 190 miles of range, it was a pleasant surprise.
As it turns out, these buses are already in production as we found a fleet in China at the Dalian International Conference Center during Summer Davos 2015.
BYD delivered some 20 C9 VIP shuttles with capacity for 53 passengers.
The Chinese company still claims 300 km (186 miles) or more range and over 100 km/h (62 mph) top speed. Charging takes 1-2 hours, so they must have access to 200+ kW chargers as well.
BYD C9 Electric Coach Bus
BYD C9 Electric Coach Bus
BYD Presents Fleet Of Long-Range All-Electric C9 Coaches
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BYD going places。。。
LTD ordering fleet’s first all-electric buses
Officials say the vehicles cost the agency less in the long run
By Christian Hill
The Register-Guard
NOV. 2, 2015
Lane Transit District is ordering its first all-electric buses, which officials say will offer passengers a quieter ride and help the transit agency reduce operating costs and move another step toward a low-emission fleet.
LTD is finalizing contracts to buy 10 vehicles — five all-electric buses and five hybrid diesel-electric vehicles — to replace buses in the fleet that have reached the end of their useful life, with an option to buy 70 more all-electric or hybrid buses during the following four years.
The all-electric buses are scheduled to be in service by next fall.
The estimated price tag is more than $7 million, and the agency will pay with federal and local money.
“We’re really excited about the five we’re going to get,” said Andy Vobora, LTD’s director of customer services and planning.
LTD is following the lead of transit agencies in larger cities that have embraced the technology.
LTD officials announced the purchase last week at an event at which organizers with the Sierra Club and residents unrolled a 50-foot banner of more than 1,000 signed postcards in support of LTD’s decision to buy the zero-emission buses.
Sierra Club organizers and volunteers gathered signatures at local events as part of its Beyond Oil Campaign.
LTD already had committed to buy the all-electric buses when Sierra Club organizers contacted the agency about its initiative, but the signature gathering let LTD “know the public is behind them” in its decision, said Abby Tennenbaum, a field organizer in training for Sierra Club.
In 2000, LTD adopted a policy to convert its fleet to “quiet, more environmentally friendly vehicles.” LTD has more than 100 buses in its active fleet, and more than half are hybrid diesel-electric.
LTD had been wary of buying all-electric buses too soon to avoid a repeat of the problems that plagued the early hybrid buses it purchased in the late 1990s for its Breeze shuttle service, which LTD later disbanded, connecting Valley River Center, Fifth Street Public Market and the University of Oregon, Vobora said.
But the technology has matured to the point it offers the reliability and the range — between 150 and 180 miles on a single charge — LTD is looking for, he said.
Many transit agencies are running all-electric buses that charge throughout the day using charging stations at a main transit hub, but Vobora said LTD had concerns that the charging could delay buses.
LTD officials say the all-electric buses will have lower operating and maintenance costs.
The agency projects it will save $42,550 for the five buses in equivalent fuel costs each year compared with its diesel-electric hybrid models.
It also projects that savings will “pay back” the higher cost of the all-electric buses in 21/2 years. Each bus costs $779,000, including the charging system, which is $109,000 more expensive than a hybrid bus.
LTD also estimates it will cost $300,000 less to operate an all-electric bus compared with a diesel-electric model during the 12-year life of the vehicle, which is the federal standard. The manufacturer, China-based BYD, offers a 12-year warranty on the batteries powering the bus.
LTD is finalizing contracts with BYD and New Flyer and Gillig, manufacturers of the hybrid buses, to buy the 10 buses — with an option to buy 70 more.
The agency said it plans to purchase 17 buses in 2017 and 20 buses two years later. It’s unknown how many of those buses, if they are purchased, would be all-electric.
LTD histroically has relied on federal grants that provide 80 percent of the cost of a new bus, with the agency using local money to cover the remaining cost.
The federal grant program no longer is available. Vobora said LTD has enough money from local and other federal sources to buy the 10 buses but will have to borrow money to pay for future purchases. That will be the first time LTD has financed bus purchases.
LTD ordering fleet’s first all-electric buses
Officials say the vehicles cost the agency less in the long run
By Christian Hill
The Register-Guard
NOV. 2, 2015
Lane Transit District is ordering its first all-electric buses, which officials say will offer passengers a quieter ride and help the transit agency reduce operating costs and move another step toward a low-emission fleet.
LTD is finalizing contracts to buy 10 vehicles — five all-electric buses and five hybrid diesel-electric vehicles — to replace buses in the fleet that have reached the end of their useful life, with an option to buy 70 more all-electric or hybrid buses during the following four years.
The all-electric buses are scheduled to be in service by next fall.
The estimated price tag is more than $7 million, and the agency will pay with federal and local money.
“We’re really excited about the five we’re going to get,” said Andy Vobora, LTD’s director of customer services and planning.
LTD is following the lead of transit agencies in larger cities that have embraced the technology.
LTD officials announced the purchase last week at an event at which organizers with the Sierra Club and residents unrolled a 50-foot banner of more than 1,000 signed postcards in support of LTD’s decision to buy the zero-emission buses.
Sierra Club organizers and volunteers gathered signatures at local events as part of its Beyond Oil Campaign.
LTD already had committed to buy the all-electric buses when Sierra Club organizers contacted the agency about its initiative, but the signature gathering let LTD “know the public is behind them” in its decision, said Abby Tennenbaum, a field organizer in training for Sierra Club.
In 2000, LTD adopted a policy to convert its fleet to “quiet, more environmentally friendly vehicles.” LTD has more than 100 buses in its active fleet, and more than half are hybrid diesel-electric.
LTD had been wary of buying all-electric buses too soon to avoid a repeat of the problems that plagued the early hybrid buses it purchased in the late 1990s for its Breeze shuttle service, which LTD later disbanded, connecting Valley River Center, Fifth Street Public Market and the University of Oregon, Vobora said.
But the technology has matured to the point it offers the reliability and the range — between 150 and 180 miles on a single charge — LTD is looking for, he said.
Many transit agencies are running all-electric buses that charge throughout the day using charging stations at a main transit hub, but Vobora said LTD had concerns that the charging could delay buses.
LTD officials say the all-electric buses will have lower operating and maintenance costs.
The agency projects it will save $42,550 for the five buses in equivalent fuel costs each year compared with its diesel-electric hybrid models.
It also projects that savings will “pay back” the higher cost of the all-electric buses in 21/2 years. Each bus costs $779,000, including the charging system, which is $109,000 more expensive than a hybrid bus.
LTD also estimates it will cost $300,000 less to operate an all-electric bus compared with a diesel-electric model during the 12-year life of the vehicle, which is the federal standard. The manufacturer, China-based BYD, offers a 12-year warranty on the batteries powering the bus.
LTD is finalizing contracts with BYD and New Flyer and Gillig, manufacturers of the hybrid buses, to buy the 10 buses — with an option to buy 70 more.
The agency said it plans to purchase 17 buses in 2017 and 20 buses two years later. It’s unknown how many of those buses, if they are purchased, would be all-electric.
LTD histroically has relied on federal grants that provide 80 percent of the cost of a new bus, with the agency using local money to cover the remaining cost.
The federal grant program no longer is available. Vobora said LTD has enough money from local and other federal sources to buy the 10 buses but will have to borrow money to pay for future purchases. That will be the first time LTD has financed bus purchases.
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BYD Debuts 3 New Electric Buses At 2015 Busworld
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.”
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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.”
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Sun Tran testing 2 electric buses
October 27, 2015 5:30 pm
By Patrick McNamara
Sun Tran officials are testing electric buses this week.
“This is another alternative we’re looking at,” said Kate Riley, general manager of Sun Tran.
Sun Tran has two 40-foot electric buses on loan from BYD, a Chinese company with American headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles.
Sun Tran wants to look at environmentally friendly ways to diversify its fleet, Riley said.
The transit service currently has 247 full-size buses in its fleet. By 2018, Sun Tran plans to have 21 biodiesel buses with compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles.
Longer term, Sun Tran officials would like to diversify its fleet of vehicles, possibly with electric buses.
No plans have been made, however, to buy electric buses. “At this point we’re evaluating,” Riley said.
In addition to driving the electric buses around the Sun Tran yard, the transit service plans to test the buses on some of its express routes this week.
BYD officials said the buses cost about $800,000 each.
The buses use direct-drive electric motors mounted behind the two rear wheels. About 60 battery modules disbursed throughout the buses power the vehicles.
A fully charged bus has a range of about 155 miles. Their batteries can be completely recharged in four hours.
BYD regional sales manager Justin Scalzi said the Antelope Valley Transit Authority in California has two of the electric buses in operation, and Stanford University has 13, with plans to purchase more.
Los Angeles Metro Transit, the city of Long Beach, California, and the city of Denver also have plans to purchase the electric vehicles, Scalzi said.
The buses also have an alternative use.
“It could be used as a mobile generator,” Scalzi said, saying the buses are capable of bringing power to natural disaster areas.
Sun Tran testing 2 electric buses
October 27, 2015 5:30 pm
By Patrick McNamara
Sun Tran officials are testing electric buses this week.
“This is another alternative we’re looking at,” said Kate Riley, general manager of Sun Tran.
Sun Tran has two 40-foot electric buses on loan from BYD, a Chinese company with American headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles.
Sun Tran wants to look at environmentally friendly ways to diversify its fleet, Riley said.
The transit service currently has 247 full-size buses in its fleet. By 2018, Sun Tran plans to have 21 biodiesel buses with compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles.
Longer term, Sun Tran officials would like to diversify its fleet of vehicles, possibly with electric buses.
No plans have been made, however, to buy electric buses. “At this point we’re evaluating,” Riley said.
In addition to driving the electric buses around the Sun Tran yard, the transit service plans to test the buses on some of its express routes this week.
BYD officials said the buses cost about $800,000 each.
The buses use direct-drive electric motors mounted behind the two rear wheels. About 60 battery modules disbursed throughout the buses power the vehicles.
A fully charged bus has a range of about 155 miles. Their batteries can be completely recharged in four hours.
BYD regional sales manager Justin Scalzi said the Antelope Valley Transit Authority in California has two of the electric buses in operation, and Stanford University has 13, with plans to purchase more.
Los Angeles Metro Transit, the city of Long Beach, California, and the city of Denver also have plans to purchase the electric vehicles, Scalzi said.
The buses also have an alternative use.
“It could be used as a mobile generator,” Scalzi said, saying the buses are capable of bringing power to natural disaster areas.
Sun Tran testing 2 electric buses
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BYD Qin Could Beat Out Tesla
November 4, 2015
Chinese electric car BYD Qin is seeing record sales that put it ahead of any other electric car on any market, and as it looks, the Qin could beat out Tesla. BYD, which stands for ‘Build Your Dreams’, is a Chinese automobile manufacturer based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, and it’s been leading the shift towards electric vehicles this year.
Since 2014, Chinese electric car sales have become higher than in the US, and BYD Qin specifically is looking to be a threat to American electric car makers, Tesla included. Currently, the BYD Qin model has been the top selling passenger NEV of 2015, and it has sold an astounding 41,045 units as of September. Tesla only sold a little over 33,000 cars at the end of the third quarter of this year.
China’s efforts to propagate electric car use is spreading, with the BYD Qin being introduced to Latin America since last year, and it is only a matter of time before it measures up to American electric cars such as the Tesla and other Japanese competitors. BYD has released a follow up model to the Qin, the BYD Tang, and it is expected to outpace the Qin. The BYD Tang is available for pre-order and it’s expected to release in 2016.
November 4, 2015
Chinese electric car BYD Qin is seeing record sales that put it ahead of any other electric car on any market, and as it looks, the Qin could beat out Tesla. BYD, which stands for ‘Build Your Dreams’, is a Chinese automobile manufacturer based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, and it’s been leading the shift towards electric vehicles this year.
Since 2014, Chinese electric car sales have become higher than in the US, and BYD Qin specifically is looking to be a threat to American electric car makers, Tesla included. Currently, the BYD Qin model has been the top selling passenger NEV of 2015, and it has sold an astounding 41,045 units as of September. Tesla only sold a little over 33,000 cars at the end of the third quarter of this year.
China’s efforts to propagate electric car use is spreading, with the BYD Qin being introduced to Latin America since last year, and it is only a matter of time before it measures up to American electric cars such as the Tesla and other Japanese competitors. BYD has released a follow up model to the Qin, the BYD Tang, and it is expected to outpace the Qin. The BYD Tang is available for pre-order and it’s expected to release in 2016.
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China’s NEV sales expected to accelerate, but speed bumps remain
By Liang Fei -- 2015-11-4 18:48:01
Sales of new-energy vehicles (NEVs) in China have grown by more than 200 percent over the first three quarters of this year. It's an impressive number. But so far, the speedy growth has primarily been driven by favorable government incentives for NEV buyers. Central authorities reemphasized the importance of developing China's NEV market when it issued a proposal for formulating the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) on Tuesday. However, experts worry that government's top-down approach won't suit the industry's long-term development. Instead, the industry needs to create NEVs that appeal to the masses. To accomplish that goal, the industry still has several challenges to overcome.
Photo: CFP
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Tuesday released a proposal for formulating the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20). The proposal, which covers many aspects of China's economy and society, emphasized that China will continue to promote new-energy vehicles (NEVs) over the next five years and will further improve the country's electric car industry.
A detailed five-year plan for the NEV sector is expected to be released in the next couple of years.
In the industry plan for the 2011-15 period published in July 2012, China set a target of selling 500,000 NEVs in the country in the five years leading up to 2015.
Although the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-15) is coming to an end, the sales target hasn't been reached. From 2011 to the end of September this year, around 250,000 NEVs were sold in China, according to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).
"Still, it (the sales number) is impressive," Mei Songlin, managing director at industry consultancy J.D. Power's China operations, told the Global Times on Monday.
Furthermore, China's NEV sales have been accelerating.
A total of 136,733 NEVs were sold over the first nine months of this year, up 230 percent from the same period in 2014, CAAM data showed. And analysts predict the rapid growth will continue.
The booming NEV market encompasses not only domestic mainstays like electric carmaker BYD Co, who reportedly sold 26,156 Qin plug-in hybrids in the first nine months of 2015, but also foreign powerhouses like Tesla Motors Inc. Traditional industry leaders such as Volkswagen and BMW AG have also stepped up the pace of development of their NEV models in China.
Driven from the top
China's NEV market began to take off in 2012. Over the past few years, the government has been rolling out incentives, primarily for domestically produced NEVs, to nurture the market.
For instance, the government currently offers NEV buyers 31,500 yuan ($4,971) to 54,000 yuan in subsidies per vehicle, depending on the range of the car, according to a statement from the Ministry of Finance in April. The subsidies will last until 2020. The government has also been giving tax breaks on NEV purchases since September 2014.
In cities like Beijing and Shanghai, where people need to enter a lottery or auction to get a car plate, local governments have also rolled out incentives for NEV buyers. On October 25, Beijing transportation authorities announced that all NEV owners could bypass the lottery in this round of plate application. In the previous round, only 38 percent of applicants with an NEV could get a plate, though the rate was already much higher than the lottery for cars that run on gasoline or diesel.
Besides these incentives, the government also launched guidelines to ramp up installation of charging facilities. In a document released on October 9, the State Council, China's cabinet, said that a charging infrastructure sufficient for 5 million electric cars is expected to be built by 2020.
The document also said that newly constructed residential buildings should all be equipped with charging facilities or at least be able to accommodate the installation of charging stations in the future. The State Council also said there should be one public charging station for every 2,000 NEVs on the road.
"Despite the rapid growth, it is still a policy-driven market, and will remain so for the next two or three years," said Gao Jian, general manager of Shanghai Gaotai Information Technology Co, whose main businesses are installing charging facilities and promoting NEV rentals.
Down on the range
The government has set a target for NEV sales to account for 5 percent of China's overall auto sales by 2020, and 20 percent by 2025, according to a report by the Economic Information Daily on Monday, which cited an industry plan.
Total auto sales in China reached 23.49 million vehicles in 2014, and the market is expected to grow moderately over the next few years. The target means that annual sales of NEVs will exceed 1.1 million units by 2020 and 4.6 million units by 2025. Analysts said these will be tough targets to hit.
"Top-down policy support is not enough to hit a sales number of around 5 million. Bottom-up market demand is also crucial, which means that NEVs must appeal to consumers," Mei said.
Currently, two major obstacles stand in the way of the sector's development, Gao said.
The first is the limited range of the pure electric vehicles available on the market. The second is the lack of access to charging stations.
"It is hard to promote charging facilities because most car owners in cities do not have their own parking spaces," Gao told the Global Times on Monday.
Access to charging stations in cities is an especially vexing problem considering that cities are supposed to be the major market for NEVs.
Insufficient battery life is another issue. Currently, most domestically produced electric cars, which receive the most government subsidies, can travel between 200 and 300 kilometers on a single charge. BYD's e6 can make it about 400 kilometers on a charge, but it doesn't come anywhere close to the range of vehicles that run on traditional fuels.
"The time needed to finish one charge is also a big problem, because most consumers are unwilling to wait for hours for their cars to fully charge," Mei said, adding that it is crucial for the electric car industry to create highly efficient batteries for their vehicles.
Plug-in hybrids don't have the same range problem, which has made them more appealing to consumers. According to Gao, if hybrids get more popular, pure electric cars will also benefit.
"More hybrids sold could help boost the construction of charging facilities, which will eventually benefit the growth of pure electric cars," he said.
Although it is not very likely there will be any major breakthroughs in battery technology over the next few years, charging infrastructure is expected to improve by leaps and bounds, Gao noted.
By Liang Fei -- 2015-11-4 18:48:01
Sales of new-energy vehicles (NEVs) in China have grown by more than 200 percent over the first three quarters of this year. It's an impressive number. But so far, the speedy growth has primarily been driven by favorable government incentives for NEV buyers. Central authorities reemphasized the importance of developing China's NEV market when it issued a proposal for formulating the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) on Tuesday. However, experts worry that government's top-down approach won't suit the industry's long-term development. Instead, the industry needs to create NEVs that appeal to the masses. To accomplish that goal, the industry still has several challenges to overcome.
Photo: CFP
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Tuesday released a proposal for formulating the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20). The proposal, which covers many aspects of China's economy and society, emphasized that China will continue to promote new-energy vehicles (NEVs) over the next five years and will further improve the country's electric car industry.
A detailed five-year plan for the NEV sector is expected to be released in the next couple of years.
In the industry plan for the 2011-15 period published in July 2012, China set a target of selling 500,000 NEVs in the country in the five years leading up to 2015.
Although the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-15) is coming to an end, the sales target hasn't been reached. From 2011 to the end of September this year, around 250,000 NEVs were sold in China, according to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).
"Still, it (the sales number) is impressive," Mei Songlin, managing director at industry consultancy J.D. Power's China operations, told the Global Times on Monday.
Furthermore, China's NEV sales have been accelerating.
A total of 136,733 NEVs were sold over the first nine months of this year, up 230 percent from the same period in 2014, CAAM data showed. And analysts predict the rapid growth will continue.
The booming NEV market encompasses not only domestic mainstays like electric carmaker BYD Co, who reportedly sold 26,156 Qin plug-in hybrids in the first nine months of 2015, but also foreign powerhouses like Tesla Motors Inc. Traditional industry leaders such as Volkswagen and BMW AG have also stepped up the pace of development of their NEV models in China.
Driven from the top
China's NEV market began to take off in 2012. Over the past few years, the government has been rolling out incentives, primarily for domestically produced NEVs, to nurture the market.
For instance, the government currently offers NEV buyers 31,500 yuan ($4,971) to 54,000 yuan in subsidies per vehicle, depending on the range of the car, according to a statement from the Ministry of Finance in April. The subsidies will last until 2020. The government has also been giving tax breaks on NEV purchases since September 2014.
In cities like Beijing and Shanghai, where people need to enter a lottery or auction to get a car plate, local governments have also rolled out incentives for NEV buyers. On October 25, Beijing transportation authorities announced that all NEV owners could bypass the lottery in this round of plate application. In the previous round, only 38 percent of applicants with an NEV could get a plate, though the rate was already much higher than the lottery for cars that run on gasoline or diesel.
Besides these incentives, the government also launched guidelines to ramp up installation of charging facilities. In a document released on October 9, the State Council, China's cabinet, said that a charging infrastructure sufficient for 5 million electric cars is expected to be built by 2020.
The document also said that newly constructed residential buildings should all be equipped with charging facilities or at least be able to accommodate the installation of charging stations in the future. The State Council also said there should be one public charging station for every 2,000 NEVs on the road.
"Despite the rapid growth, it is still a policy-driven market, and will remain so for the next two or three years," said Gao Jian, general manager of Shanghai Gaotai Information Technology Co, whose main businesses are installing charging facilities and promoting NEV rentals.
Down on the range
The government has set a target for NEV sales to account for 5 percent of China's overall auto sales by 2020, and 20 percent by 2025, according to a report by the Economic Information Daily on Monday, which cited an industry plan.
Total auto sales in China reached 23.49 million vehicles in 2014, and the market is expected to grow moderately over the next few years. The target means that annual sales of NEVs will exceed 1.1 million units by 2020 and 4.6 million units by 2025. Analysts said these will be tough targets to hit.
"Top-down policy support is not enough to hit a sales number of around 5 million. Bottom-up market demand is also crucial, which means that NEVs must appeal to consumers," Mei said.
Currently, two major obstacles stand in the way of the sector's development, Gao said.
The first is the limited range of the pure electric vehicles available on the market. The second is the lack of access to charging stations.
"It is hard to promote charging facilities because most car owners in cities do not have their own parking spaces," Gao told the Global Times on Monday.
Access to charging stations in cities is an especially vexing problem considering that cities are supposed to be the major market for NEVs.
Insufficient battery life is another issue. Currently, most domestically produced electric cars, which receive the most government subsidies, can travel between 200 and 300 kilometers on a single charge. BYD's e6 can make it about 400 kilometers on a charge, but it doesn't come anywhere close to the range of vehicles that run on traditional fuels.
"The time needed to finish one charge is also a big problem, because most consumers are unwilling to wait for hours for their cars to fully charge," Mei said, adding that it is crucial for the electric car industry to create highly efficient batteries for their vehicles.
Plug-in hybrids don't have the same range problem, which has made them more appealing to consumers. According to Gao, if hybrids get more popular, pure electric cars will also benefit.
"More hybrids sold could help boost the construction of charging facilities, which will eventually benefit the growth of pure electric cars," he said.
Although it is not very likely there will be any major breakthroughs in battery technology over the next few years, charging infrastructure is expected to improve by leaps and bounds, Gao noted.
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BYD Eyes To Expand To US, Europe
Yen Palec | Nov 05, 2015 07:33 PM EST
A model stands next to China's BYD QIN at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. (Photo : Reuters)
All-electric and plug-in hybrid car manufacturer BYD sells its cars mainly in the Chinese market. However, the company's biggest target is to expand worldwide and now targets the United States market as well as Europe.
In the past, BYD made some announcements that it plans to launch the E6 and F3DM PHEV in the US but it did not happen. Apart from minor regional fleets sold in different parts of Europe, BYD has yet to make its presence felt in the western market.
According to Inside EVs, BYD is planning to expand into two European countries with its flagship and most popular car, the Qin. On the other hand, market analysts are positive that the Qin will make a positive impact in the region as long as the company redesign it into a hatchback.
The United Kingdom is currently the biggest market when it comes to electric cars and plug-in hybrids that is why BYD is gearing up to enter the region. Reports claim that the Chinese company is schedule to unveil the European version of its cars at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.
BYD recently reported that it has more than doubled its quarterly net profit despite China's economic slowdown, according to Reuters. On a similar note, the BYD Qin has outsold the Tesla E6 full electric vehicle. Statistics shows that in July, sales of the BYD Qin reached 4,000 units while Tesla only managed to sell more than 500 units of the E6.
The growing popularity of BYD is starting to pose a serious threat to some major players in the electric car market. This will prompt companies to introduce new business strategy now that BYD has stated its intention to expand to the western market.
BYD Eyes To Expand To US, Europe : Tech : Yibada
Yen Palec | Nov 05, 2015 07:33 PM EST
A model stands next to China's BYD QIN at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. (Photo : Reuters)
All-electric and plug-in hybrid car manufacturer BYD sells its cars mainly in the Chinese market. However, the company's biggest target is to expand worldwide and now targets the United States market as well as Europe.
In the past, BYD made some announcements that it plans to launch the E6 and F3DM PHEV in the US but it did not happen. Apart from minor regional fleets sold in different parts of Europe, BYD has yet to make its presence felt in the western market.
According to Inside EVs, BYD is planning to expand into two European countries with its flagship and most popular car, the Qin. On the other hand, market analysts are positive that the Qin will make a positive impact in the region as long as the company redesign it into a hatchback.
The United Kingdom is currently the biggest market when it comes to electric cars and plug-in hybrids that is why BYD is gearing up to enter the region. Reports claim that the Chinese company is schedule to unveil the European version of its cars at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.
BYD recently reported that it has more than doubled its quarterly net profit despite China's economic slowdown, according to Reuters. On a similar note, the BYD Qin has outsold the Tesla E6 full electric vehicle. Statistics shows that in July, sales of the BYD Qin reached 4,000 units while Tesla only managed to sell more than 500 units of the E6.
The growing popularity of BYD is starting to pose a serious threat to some major players in the electric car market. This will prompt companies to introduce new business strategy now that BYD has stated its intention to expand to the western market.
BYD Eyes To Expand To US, Europe : Tech : Yibada
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Quite expensive. No wonder we use locally manufactured electric buses.BYD going places。。。
LTD ordering fleet’s first all-electric buses
Officials say the vehicles cost the agency less in the long run
By Christian Hill
The Register-Guard
NOV. 2, 2015
Lane Transit District is ordering its first all-electric buses, which officials say will offer passengers a quieter ride and help the transit agency reduce operating costs and move another step toward a low-emission fleet.
LTD is finalizing contracts to buy 10 vehicles — five all-electric buses and five hybrid diesel-electric vehicles — to replace buses in the fleet that have reached the end of their useful life, with an option to buy 70 more all-electric or hybrid buses during the following four years.
The all-electric buses are scheduled to be in service by next fall.
The estimated price tag is more than $7 million, and the agency will pay with federal and local money.
“We’re really excited about the five we’re going to get,” said Andy Vobora, LTD’s director of customer services and planning.
LTD is following the lead of transit agencies in larger cities that have embraced the technology.
LTD officials announced the purchase last week at an event at which organizers with the Sierra Club and residents unrolled a 50-foot banner of more than 1,000 signed postcards in support of LTD’s decision to buy the zero-emission buses.
Sierra Club organizers and volunteers gathered signatures at local events as part of its Beyond Oil Campaign.
LTD already had committed to buy the all-electric buses when Sierra Club organizers contacted the agency about its initiative, but the signature gathering let LTD “know the public is behind them” in its decision, said Abby Tennenbaum, a field organizer in training for Sierra Club.
In 2000, LTD adopted a policy to convert its fleet to “quiet, more environmentally friendly vehicles.” LTD has more than 100 buses in its active fleet, and more than half are hybrid diesel-electric.
LTD had been wary of buying all-electric buses too soon to avoid a repeat of the problems that plagued the early hybrid buses it purchased in the late 1990s for its Breeze shuttle service, which LTD later disbanded, connecting Valley River Center, Fifth Street Public Market and the University of Oregon, Vobora said.
But the technology has matured to the point it offers the reliability and the range — between 150 and 180 miles on a single charge — LTD is looking for, he said.
Many transit agencies are running all-electric buses that charge throughout the day using charging stations at a main transit hub, but Vobora said LTD had concerns that the charging could delay buses.
LTD officials say the all-electric buses will have lower operating and maintenance costs.
The agency projects it will save $42,550 for the five buses in equivalent fuel costs each year compared with its diesel-electric hybrid models.
It also projects that savings will “pay back” the higher cost of the all-electric buses in 21/2 years. Each bus costs $779,000, including the charging system, which is $109,000 more expensive than a hybrid bus.
LTD also estimates it will cost $300,000 less to operate an all-electric bus compared with a diesel-electric model during the 12-year life of the vehicle, which is the federal standard. The manufacturer, China-based BYD, offers a 12-year warranty on the batteries powering the bus.
LTD is finalizing contracts with BYD and New Flyer and Gillig, manufacturers of the hybrid buses, to buy the 10 buses — with an option to buy 70 more.
The agency said it plans to purchase 17 buses in 2017 and 20 buses two years later. It’s unknown how many of those buses, if they are purchased, would be all-electric.
LTD histroically has relied on federal grants that provide 80 percent of the cost of a new bus, with the agency using local money to cover the remaining cost.
The federal grant program no longer is available. Vobora said LTD has enough money from local and other federal sources to buy the 10 buses but will have to borrow money to pay for future purchases. That will be the first time LTD has financed bus purchases.
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I don't think my city can afford BYD, but it's good to see it is making money abroad.Quite expensive but also very cheap at the same time.
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BRT Sunway Line - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In February 2014, BYD won the bid to supply 15 new battery-run electric bus for Prasarana Malaysia. The buses use alithium iron phosphate battery which is fire-safe and non-toxic, in-wheel hub motors and regenerative braking. There are no caustic materials contained in the battery and no toxic electrolytes or heavy metals and the battery can be completely recycled. The source said that the buses are very quiet and ensures a comfortable ride without vibrations, jerks or noise associated with the conventional buses and combustion engines. The bus can also drive for more than 250 kilometres (160 mi) even in heavy city traffic on a single charge.[2][3]
http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/11/subang-jaya-takes-green-city-lead
Electric buses offer Subang residents an eco-friendly commute - Community | The Star Online
In February 2014, BYD won the bid to supply 15 new battery-run electric bus for Prasarana Malaysia. The buses use alithium iron phosphate battery which is fire-safe and non-toxic, in-wheel hub motors and regenerative braking. There are no caustic materials contained in the battery and no toxic electrolytes or heavy metals and the battery can be completely recycled. The source said that the buses are very quiet and ensures a comfortable ride without vibrations, jerks or noise associated with the conventional buses and combustion engines. The bus can also drive for more than 250 kilometres (160 mi) even in heavy city traffic on a single charge.[2][3]
http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/11/subang-jaya-takes-green-city-lead
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BYD is everywhere!BRT Sunway Line - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In February 2014, BYD won the bid to supply 15 new battery-run electric bus for Prasarana Malaysia. The buses use alithium iron phosphate battery which is fire-safe and non-toxic, in-wheel hub motors and regenerative braking. There are no caustic materials contained in the battery and no toxic electrolytes or heavy metals and the battery can be completely recycled. The source said that the buses are very quiet and ensures a comfortable ride without vibrations, jerks or noise associated with the conventional buses and combustion engines. The bus can also drive for more than 250 kilometres (160 mi) even in heavy city traffic on a single charge.[2][3]
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BYD Firms Sustainability Stance at 1st World Indigenous Games in Brazil
NOV 4, 2015
BYD do Brasil, a subsidiary of BYD Company Ltd., placed an all-electric bus to demo at the 1st World Indigenous Games, a multisport event with more than 2,000 participating indigenous athletes from 23 countries taking nplace in Palmas from October 23 to October 30.
The indigenous people coming from all over the world had the opportunity to experience the comfort and silence of the BYD K9 zero-emission bus, and also to get better acquainted with what could be the future in sustainable collective mobility.
In February 2014, the K9 was presented to the city in a series of successful test rides when it featured excellent performance under the city's heat. On occasion of the games, Carlos Amastha, the mayor of Palmas, stated, "Palmas has a long-term commitment to sustainability. The partnership to bring the BYD electric bus to the World Indian Games is a way to reaffirm our commitment to a more sustainable future for our city."
The K9 is a 12-meter, 4-door, low-floor and zero-emission urban bus with universal accessibility for passengers with limited mobility. Its design was especially suited to the Brazilian market and features optimized power performance as compared to its diesel counterpart.
The K9 offers a driving range of 250 km on a single charge, offers a silent and comfortable ride and reduces noise pollution.
NOV 4, 2015
BYD do Brasil, a subsidiary of BYD Company Ltd., placed an all-electric bus to demo at the 1st World Indigenous Games, a multisport event with more than 2,000 participating indigenous athletes from 23 countries taking nplace in Palmas from October 23 to October 30.
The indigenous people coming from all over the world had the opportunity to experience the comfort and silence of the BYD K9 zero-emission bus, and also to get better acquainted with what could be the future in sustainable collective mobility.
In February 2014, the K9 was presented to the city in a series of successful test rides when it featured excellent performance under the city's heat. On occasion of the games, Carlos Amastha, the mayor of Palmas, stated, "Palmas has a long-term commitment to sustainability. The partnership to bring the BYD electric bus to the World Indian Games is a way to reaffirm our commitment to a more sustainable future for our city."
The K9 is a 12-meter, 4-door, low-floor and zero-emission urban bus with universal accessibility for passengers with limited mobility. Its design was especially suited to the Brazilian market and features optimized power performance as compared to its diesel counterpart.
The K9 offers a driving range of 250 km on a single charge, offers a silent and comfortable ride and reduces noise pollution.
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Which city?BRT Sunway Line - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In February 2014, BYD won the bid to supply 15 new battery-run electric bus for Prasarana Malaysia. The buses use alithium iron phosphate battery which is fire-safe and non-toxic, in-wheel hub motors and regenerative braking. There are no caustic materials contained in the battery and no toxic electrolytes or heavy metals and the battery can be completely recycled. The source said that the buses are very quiet and ensures a comfortable ride without vibrations, jerks or noise associated with the conventional buses and combustion engines. The bus can also drive for more than 250 kilometres (160 mi) even in heavy city traffic on a single charge.[2][3]
Subang Jaya takes green city lead | New Straits Times | Malaysia General Business Sports and Lifestyle News
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