BYD: Road to Dominance of Electric Vehicle/Transport

[TaiShang]

BYD launches car which can create electricity and return it to the grid

03/07/2015 in Fleet Industry News

An electric vehicle has been developed which can store and return electricity generated from renewable sources to the grid.

BYD says its e6 is the only production electric car equipped as standard with the capability to return power to the grid (V2G – vehicle to grid) via the AC charging system which is widely publicly available.

The e6, sold for taxi and private hire uses in Europe, is now operating in the UK, Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands where a recent demonstration has proved the car’s flexibility.


A project in Utrecht has seen the opening of a public V2G EV charging point powered by solar energy.

Conceptually, e6 owners can charge their vehicle when the cost of electricity is lower – after a period of strong sunlight, for example – and using the capabilities of the e6 then sell it back to the grid at periods of peak demand.

The Utrecht AC charging point is capable of both charging and discharging vehicles.


The next-generation e6 model, just arriving in Europe, will have a much larger capacity battery capable of delivering a 400km range.

“The wide-scale adoption of EVs will bring a revolution in air quality which is only just beginning to be appreciated”, said Isband Ho, the managing director of BYD Europe.

“The ability to both store and then return excess energy is just one of the related benefits to the community and is fully in line with BYD’s ‘Green Cities Solution’.”

BYD is also currently introducing its range of pure electric city buses to Europe – more than 47 trials in major and capital cities have already been completed.

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[TaiShang]

Good for the little island.

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China's BYD Signs Deal to Provide Zero-emission Buses to London
2015-07-30

File photo of a zero-emission double deck bus on the street of London. [Photo: Xinhua]

Chinese automotive company BYD signed a 19 million pound ($30 million) deal on Wednesday to provide London with its first large-scale, zero-emission, single deck bus fleet.

The deal was signed between BYD and the UK bus and coach builder Alexander Dennis Limited, and together the two companies will build 51 emission-free, pure electric buses, all of which will be built on BYD chassis and powered by BYD's technology-leading electric drivetrain.

The buses will be bodied by ADL, incorporating their market-leading Enviro200 midi bus design. The Enviro200 is the world's best-selling midi bus and renowned for its lightweight, easy access, maneuverability and fuel efficiency.

The 51 buses would run on two routes operated by Go-Ahead London, and will come into service by August 27, 2016. They will run on London routes 507 and 521, which link Waterloo station to Victoria and London Bridge stations respectively.

The move follows an announcement from Transport for London, the city's government department in charge of transport, that it would electrify central London routes 507 and 521 as part of its drive to make all of its single deck buses emission-free by 2020.

The new deal includes a full on-site repair and maintenance program for the term of the contract and combines the strengths of ADL's Enviro200 12metre single decker and BYD's use of Iron-Phosphate Battery technology and drivetrain system. The latter has been proven to deliver outstanding range and reliability in multiple international markets, covering millions of kilometers of passenger service. Isbrand Ho, Managing Director of BYD Europe, said the cooperation with ADL can provide an optimized blend of expertise.

"Our deep experience of not only battery technology but the critical battery management systems and driveline components necessary to deliver unequalled range and reliability are matched to ADL's strong track record in building low weight, attractive and durable buses," Ho said.

Earlier this year BYD also announced that it has designed and built the world's first pure electric zero-emission double-decker bus, which will enter service in London in October. The first batch of BYD double - decker buses will consist of five vehicles, all manufactured in China. Ho says BYD will explore the possibility of local manufacturing of double decker buses if the quantity supplied increases.

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[cirr]

SUVs are all the rage in China right now。

BYD needs to expand its portfolio of new-energy vehicles by introduction of electric SUVs。

BYD's Li-ion power/storage battery business is doing extremely well。

 

[AndrewJin]

 

[TaiShang]

Little island just got luckier.

Single decker bus for London by BYD and ADL [Photo provided to China Daily]

 

[cirr]

Little island just got luckier.

Single decker bus for London by BYD and ADL [Photo provided to China Daily]

Not a bad looking bus。

BYD’s planned 34 GWh battery capacity by 2020 should be enough to meet the needs of its electric vehicle and energy storage divisions。

 

[cirr]

Opoli Ride-Share Fleet Getting 50 New BYD e6 EVs

July 29th, 2015 by James Ayre

Originally published on EV Obsession.

One of San Diego’s ride-share programs, Opoli, will soon feature a fleet with 50 new BYD e6 electric vehicles (EVs), following the announcement of a new partnership between the two companies.

According to reports, the 50 BYD e6 EVs will be joining Opoli’s natural gas airport shuttles sometime before the end of late summer 2015. San Diego International Airport has apparently already allotted Opoli charging spots at the docking station located on site, it’s been stated.



Green Car Congress provides some more information and background:

This partnership comes weeks after Opoli launched services in the San Diego area, including being the first rideshare service permitted at the San Diego International Airport. Opoli functions under a name-your-price model, connecting drivers and ride seekers to agree upon a fare, with 100% of the fare going to the driver’s account. Rides can be booked in advance or on demand via the Opoli app, available for iOS and Android.

The e6 has been incorporated in fleets in Hong Kong, London, Singapore, Rotterdam, Bogota and Rio de Janeiro. BYD says that more than 800 are in operation as public eTaxis worldwide, with an accumulated fleet range of more than 45 million miles (72 million km). The e6 is equipped with a 75 kW motor and a 61.4 kWh BYD-developed lithium iron-phosphate battery, delivering a range of 186 miles (299 km) on a single charge under urban conditions. Top speed is 87 mph (140 km/h).

Sounds like a pretty good deal for Opoli, which, coincidentally, sounds like a pretty good deal for those in the area. This is presumably a better deal for the driver as well, since Opoli apparently doesn’t garnish the pay that most competitors are known to. Any of our readers try the service out yet?

Opoli Ride-Share Fleet Getting 50 New BYD e6 EVs | CleanTechnica

 

[cirr]

I guess the following deal which was announced early July and for double-decker buses，is different from and separate to the deal in the OP？

London England's Iconic Double-Decker Buses to go ElectricLondon, England selects BYD as builder of next generation double-decker bus



The Pure Electric BYD K10 BYD: Electric Vehicles, Photovoltaic, LED Lighting, Energy Storage


LONDON, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the world's most recognized transportation systems, TFL (Transportation for London), known for their iconic red, double-decker buses, has contracted for the manufacture of a brand new, battery electric replacement. The company selected to build the next generation London Bus double-deckers is global electric vehicle leader, BYD Company Ltd.

The announcement took place at this week's C40: Clean Bus Summit held at London City Hall. Breaking the news was the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.

"Many believed that a pure electric double-decker bus would not be possible due to the size of the battery packs required to power it," said Mayor Johnson. "However by working with BYD and utilizing the latest cutting edge technology London has been able to secure another world first. The new electric double-decker trial will see the zero emission double-decker buses manufactured by BYD enter service on Route 16 from October."

Also addressing the Clean Bus Summit was BYD's Managing Director of European Operations, Isbrand Ho.

"We are delighted to be chosen by London as its partner for the world debut of our new pure electric double-decker. As the Mayor has said, this is genuinely world beating new technology," said Ho. "Since BYD is by far the world's largest maker of zero emission pure electric buses and as such is keen to promote their take up and use as quickly as possible we are also pleased to have today supported the Declaration and pledged BYD to helping promote zero – not just ultra low – emission vehicles on the streets of the world's major cities."

BYD's Battery Electric bus employs many advanced technologies developed in-house by a staff of more than 15,000 R&D engineers including the BYD Iron-Phosphate Battery which boasts the only 12-year-battery warranty in the industry. Combined with BYD's proprietary in-wheel hub motors and regenerative braking system, the BYD battery electric bus offers the lowest life cycle cost of ownership. The BYD electric bus delivers a host of operational and environmental benefits for public transit riders, bus operators and residents of the community – it is very quiet and ensures a comfortable ride without vibrations, jerks or the noise associated with the conventional buses and combustion engines. The bus can also drive for more than 155 miles even in heavy city traffic on a single charge. As of April 1st, 2015, BYD bus fleets have completed greater than 50 million miles "in revenue service" and have been evaluated by more than 150 cities in 36 countries around the world. To date, BYD has built over 5,000 electric buses globally, making it by far the most popular electric transit vehicle on the planet.

London England's Iconic Double-Decker Buses to go Electric -- LONDON, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

 

[TaiShang]

I guess the following deal which was announced early July and for double-decker buses，is different from and separate to the deal in the OP？

London England's Iconic Double-Decker Buses to go ElectricLondon, England selects BYD as builder of next generation double-decker bus



The Pure Electric BYD K10 BYD: Electric Vehicles, Photovoltaic, LED Lighting, Energy Storage


LONDON, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the world's most recognized transportation systems, TFL (Transportation for London), known for their iconic red, double-decker buses, has contracted for the manufacture of a brand new, battery electric replacement. The company selected to build the next generation London Bus double-deckers is global electric vehicle leader, BYD Company Ltd.

The announcement took place at this week's C40: Clean Bus Summit held at London City Hall. Breaking the news was the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.

"Many believed that a pure electric double-decker bus would not be possible due to the size of the battery packs required to power it," said Mayor Johnson. "However by working with BYD and utilizing the latest cutting edge technology London has been able to secure another world first. The new electric double-decker trial will see the zero emission double-decker buses manufactured by BYD enter service on Route 16 from October."

Also addressing the Clean Bus Summit was BYD's Managing Director of European Operations, Isbrand Ho.

"We are delighted to be chosen by London as its partner for the world debut of our new pure electric double-decker. As the Mayor has said, this is genuinely world beating new technology," said Ho. "Since BYD is by far the world's largest maker of zero emission pure electric buses and as such is keen to promote their take up and use as quickly as possible we are also pleased to have today supported the Declaration and pledged BYD to helping promote zero – not just ultra low – emission vehicles on the streets of the world's major cities."

BYD's Battery Electric bus employs many advanced technologies developed in-house by a staff of more than 15,000 R&D engineers including the BYD Iron-Phosphate Battery which boasts the only 12-year-battery warranty in the industry. Combined with BYD's proprietary in-wheel hub motors and regenerative braking system, the BYD battery electric bus offers the lowest life cycle cost of ownership. The BYD electric bus delivers a host of operational and environmental benefits for public transit riders, bus operators and residents of the community – it is very quiet and ensures a comfortable ride without vibrations, jerks or the noise associated with the conventional buses and combustion engines. The bus can also drive for more than 155 miles even in heavy city traffic on a single charge. As of April 1st, 2015, BYD bus fleets have completed greater than 50 million miles "in revenue service" and have been evaluated by more than 150 cities in 36 countries around the world. To date, BYD has built over 5,000 electric buses globally, making it by far the most popular electric transit vehicle on the planet.

London England's Iconic Double-Decker Buses to go Electric -- LONDON, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Different, I guess. The deal mentioned in the OP is not related to double-decker.

Wow, small island is a big market.

 

[cirr]

First electric buses will be on Hong Kong's roads by end of year as city tries to reduce pollution

Five single-deck air-conditioned buses manufactured by BYD and bought with government funding can travel about 250km on a full charge

PUBLISHED : Friday, 31 July, 2015, 7:00am
UPDATED : Friday, 31 July, 2015, 8:38am

Ng Kang-chungkc.ng@scmp.com


The vehicle has 31 seats and space for about 35 standing passengers. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Hong Kong commuters can expect to ride more on electric buses from later this year.

New World First Bus and Citybus on Thursday announced the arrival of the first of five battery-powered buses they had ordered from mainland manufacturer BYD.

The 11.6-metre-long single-deck K9R model bus is air conditioned and can travel about 250km after a full charge at the depot for about four hours, according to the bus companies.

The vehicle has 31 seats and space for about 35 standing passengers.

The bus operators ordered five such zero-emission buses from BYD last August using government funding.

A spokesman for the bus companies said: “It is too early to say which route the electric buses will run on, but we are confident the first one can be in service by the end of this year.”

The bus will undergo a series of tests before the remaining four are delivered, the spokesman said.

BYD said more than 5,000 K9 model buses had been sold globally and were used in 35 countries and regions.

New World First Bus and Citybus are jointly owned by Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and NWS Holdings.

Hong Kong saw the introduction of the city’s first battery-powered electric bus in 2013 when Kowloon Motor Bus put it through trial runs. That bus was also a single decker from BYD.

In Hong Kong, vehicle emissions are the major source of roadside air pollution.

To promote the use of electric vehicles in Hong Kong, the first registration tax for electric cars is being waived until March 2017.

Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying announced in his policy address last year that the government would promote the use of electric vehicles and would fund the purchase by franchised bus companies of 36 single-deck electric buses.

This year, Leung announced plans to set up low-emission zones in Causeway Bay, Central and Mong Kok by the end of the year in which franchised bus companies will only be able to deploy low-emission buses.

First electric buses will be on Hong Kong's roads by end of year as city tries to reduce pollution | South China Morning Post

 

[TaiShang]

First electric buses will be on Hong Kong's roads by end of year as city tries to reduce pollution

Five single-deck air-conditioned buses manufactured by BYD and bought with government funding can travel about 250km on a full charge

PUBLISHED : Friday, 31 July, 2015, 7:00am
UPDATED : Friday, 31 July, 2015, 8:38am

Ng Kang-chungkc.ng@scmp.com


The vehicle has 31 seats and space for about 35 standing passengers. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Hong Kong commuters can expect to ride more on electric buses from later this year.

New World First Bus and Citybus on Thursday announced the arrival of the first of five battery-powered buses they had ordered from mainland manufacturer BYD.

The 11.6-metre-long single-deck K9R model bus is air conditioned and can travel about 250km after a full charge at the depot for about four hours, according to the bus companies.

The vehicle has 31 seats and space for about 35 standing passengers.

The bus operators ordered five such zero-emission buses from BYD last August using government funding.

A spokesman for the bus companies said: “It is too early to say which route the electric buses will run on, but we are confident the first one can be in service by the end of this year.”

The bus will undergo a series of tests before the remaining four are delivered, the spokesman said.

BYD said more than 5,000 K9 model buses had been sold globally and were used in 35 countries and regions.

New World First Bus and Citybus are jointly owned by Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and NWS Holdings.

Hong Kong saw the introduction of the city’s first battery-powered electric bus in 2013 when Kowloon Motor Bus put it through trial runs. That bus was also a single decker from BYD.

In Hong Kong, vehicle emissions are the major source of roadside air pollution.

To promote the use of electric vehicles in Hong Kong, the first registration tax for electric cars is being waived until March 2017.

Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying announced in his policy address last year that the government would promote the use of electric vehicles and would fund the purchase by franchised bus companies of 36 single-deck electric buses.

This year, Leung announced plans to set up low-emission zones in Causeway Bay, Central and Mong Kok by the end of the year in which franchised bus companies will only be able to deploy low-emission buses.

First electric buses will be on Hong Kong's roads by end of year as city tries to reduce pollution | South China Morning Post

Joshua W should not use this bus. LOL.

 

[cirr]

Joshua W should not use this bus. LOL.

on his bike。。。

 

[Beast]

 

[LowPost]

It merely shows the BYD bus fleet in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Good to see that BYD is expanding in Europe though. @IR-TR @XiangLong @HRM YANG

 

[TaiShang]

It merely shows the BYD bus fleet in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Good to see that BYD is expanding in Europe though. @IR-TR @XiangLong @HRM YANG

Any news, images from the local media?