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On April, 25, the 14th Beijing 2016 International Auto Exhibition officially kicked off. Themed with Innovation and Change, this year"s event has attracted over 1,600 exhibitors from fourteen countries and regions. A total number of 1,179 units vehicles were put on display. Among them, 112 units were making their debut.
As one of China"s leading commercial vehicle brands, Foton brought its internet super truck and its super BJ6122 inter-city bus to the showcase its achievements in new energy commercial vehicles. As the latest version of intelligent inter-city bus for the high-end market, BJ6122 is chiefly made to cater to the rising demand for tourist transportation in the coastal regions. With upgraded energy efficiency, reliability and safety standards, it has also gained a nickname as a Super Bus.
Foton AUV BJ6122
Naveco, which is specialized in manufacturing European-style light commercial vehicles brought its Power Daily to all visitors. Continuing its traditional design with wider body, large interior, and short head, Naveco is setting a new bar for China"s light bus industry.
Naveco Powner Daily
Sichuan Hyundai, a joint venture, revealed its new version of County, a high-end coach at the exhibition. With high comfort level, high safety standards and strong power, County has gained wide recognition among the public. Compared with its counterparts, the new County, with a streamlined body and elegant and futuristic appearance, boasts larger cockpit for drivers, more comfortable space for passengers.
Sichuan Hyundai New County
SAIC Maxus exhibited five new light bus models at its booth No.E202, including EG10 electric MPV, EV80 electric coffee vending vehicle, V80 travel vehicle, SUVD90 concept vehicle and V80 fuel-cell vehicle. Based on V80, V80 fuel-cell vehicle is powered by the new generation of hydrogen fuel cell system. With double power sources, it can also be powered by electricity after being plugged in. Capable of driving continuously for 400 km, it is a newcomer in the international fuel-cell vehicle market and the first commercial fuel-cell vehicle in China.
SAIC Maxus
Under the theme of "Trust and Innovation", Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. Showcased six commercial vehicle models, three new engines, and four axles. Its electric bus is equipped with controllers independently developed by the bus maker. Having taken a number of measures to cut its body weight, the vehicle achieves higher energy efficiency.
Dongfeng electric bus
Shanghai Sunwin 10-meter and 8-meter electric buses made their debut at this year"s exhibition. SWB6108EV47, with aluminum body structure, is able to drive over 250 km continuously. SWB6868EV37, with high-rigidity steel body structure, also boasts a continuous driving distance of over 200 km.
Sunwin electric bus
FAW displayed a whole spectrum of its independently developed commercial vehicles, including a 10.5-meter plug-in hybrid new energy city bus. With fashionably streamlined appearance, the bus is powered by double power sources and boasts higher reliability, higher safety standards and higher flexibility.
FAW electric bus
Having attended Beijing International Auto Exhibition for six consecutive years, Beiben revealed its electric bus this year. Jointly developed with Shanshan Group, the bus is aimed at fight against urban pollution and improve public transport efficiency. With longer continuous driving distance and higher comfort level, the bus has already won the heart of bus operators in many cities.
It is not hard to see that all those bus makers, with their new energy vehicles, especially electric ones, are catching people"s attention. Intelligence technologies, internet of vehicles, vehicle ecosystem and transfield are becoming more and more familiar to the common people. It is safe to say that China"s bus industry is ushering a new era with new energy and intelligence technologies playing the leading roles.