Since 2014, the prospects for the development of new energy has become clearer. Thanks to this, the market is embracing a new round of fast growth. Established in 1996, Foton is now the largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in China and boasts the most comprehensive product line among its counterparts. So far, the company has an accumulated production & sales volume of nearly seven million vehicles, ranking the first in the world"s commercial vehicle market. Besides, it has become the bellwether in the research & development of new energy vehicles.
As an indispensable part of its new energy vehicle business, Foton AUV Bus has initiated R&D work since its establishment in 2003. So far, the company has made an accumulated investment of one billion RMB. Thanks to its constant hard work, Foton has made a number of breakthroughs and made impressive achievements in electric control, whole vehicle integration, power battery grouping and management. On the back of its technological strengths and wise strategic positioning, Foton AUV is now leading the development trend of new energy vehicles. In Jan. 2008, the first batch of 30 units eco-friendly buses made by Foton were delivered to Guangzhou No. 1 Bus Company, realizing the commercialization of new energy buses in China.