Early in 2003 when the company just started its operation, it initiated the research project for new energy buses. To date, the bus maker has made astounding achievements in this area, boasting a large number of green vehicles operating in the market.
As a leading bus brand which has realized the commercial operation of new energy buses for the longest time, Foton AUV has been taking the lead in this field in the past decade. So far, it has made breakthroughs in electronic controlled technology, whole vehilce body integration technology, power batter cell grouping & management.
On the back of Foton Automobile Group, the company attaches great importance to independent research & development. Equipped with a state-level Enterprise Technology Center, a state-level Energy-saving & Emission Cutting Key Laboratory, the company can conduct a number of vehicle testings, including whole vehicle emission, engine emission, vehicle overall performance, etc.
So far, the company has rolled out a whole range of new engery buses with a length from 6 meter to 18 meters, covering EV, HEV, PHEV, CNG, and LNG, etc.
Thanks to its low energy consumption and high reliability, Foton AUV bus has already established solid presence in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Jinan, Kunming, Hangzhou, and Changsha, etc. The company has also exported its buses to Taiwan, USA, Mexico, Russia, Egypt, etc. According to the data provided by Guangzhou No. 1 Bus Corporation and Kunming Bus Company, Foton AUV buses boast the best fuel economy and are highly reliable.
While continuing to strengthen its technological competitiveness, Foton AUV is now making every effort to further improve the quality of its products so as to meet customers" rising demands.