Tiongkok using Hydrogen Fuel Cell for Intercity Buses in Beijing

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Foton is delivering fuel cell intercity buses in Beijing​

Foton AUV has delivered a batch of BJ6126 hydrogen fuel cell intercity buses to Beijing Leading Tourism Passenger Transport Company, as reported by the Chinese trade media Chinabuses. The number of buses delivered is not specified. In August 2022, Foton signed a deal for 1,022 battery-electric city buses headed to Santiago de Chile (following a previous batch […]

1 August 2024 By Editorial Staff

Foton AUV has delivered a batch of BJ6126 hydrogen fuel cell intercity buses to Beijing Leading Tourism Passenger Transport Company, as reported by the Chinese trade media Chinabuses. The number of buses delivered is not specified.
In August 2022, Foton signed a deal for 1,022 battery-electric city buses headed to Santiago de Chile (following a previous batch of over 200 units).

Foton delivers fuel cell buses in Beijing​

Foton AUV has been a pioneer in the commercial operation of hydrogen fuel cell buses since 2003. Notably, Foton-made fuel cell buses have been deployed during events such as Beijing Olympic Games, Beijing Winter Olympic Games, Beijing Winter Paralympics, and the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
Chinabuses highlights that during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, a fleet of 515 Foton AUV hydrogen fuel cell buses covered a total distance of 1.888 million kilometers.
The bus adopts U-degree integrated thermal management technology, reducing overall vehicle energy consumption by 7%. Hydrogen fueling time is of just 15-20 minutes and strong endurance, it effectively combines environmental protection and efficiency, offering a new green travel experience to Beijing’s citizens.

 

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Foton Motor, DEC Hydrogen strike deal for R&D, market promotion of fuel cell trucks​

Monika From Gasgoo| July 18 , 2024

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On July 17, Mr. Zhang Jianyong, Chairman of BAIC Group, visited Dongfang Electric Corporation ("DEC"), where Foton Motor, a subsidiary of BAIC Group, signed a cooperation agreement with Dongfang Electric (Chengdu) Hydrogen Technology Co., Ltd. ("DEC Hydrogen") for hydrogen business development.

Photo credit: Foton Motor
Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate to promote hydrogen fuel-powered products in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and Sichuan province. They will jointly develop hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks suitable for long-distance, cross-regional highways, as well as hydrogen vehicles for construction transport, such as muck and commercial concrete vehicles.

Additionally, the duo plans to establish joint hydrogen R&D centers in Beijing or Chengdu to develop hydrogen-fueled commercial vehicles tailored to specific regions and scenarios and to conduct new technology research for fuel cell systems in various applications.

BAIC Group, one of the major state-owned automobile groups in China, engages in the R&D and manufacturing of vehicles and components, as well as automotive trade services. DEC, a centrally managed key state-owned enterprise, is one of the world's largest energy equipment manufacturing groups.

During the visit, Mr. Zhang Jianyong introduced BAIC Group's recent production and business achievements, highlighting the complementary strengths of BAIC Group and DEC in the hydrogen energy industry chain. He expressed hope that the two companies would leverage their respective advantages to enhance cooperation in areas such as the capital city's ecological environment management, the construction of hydrogen energy demonstration city clusters, and the expansion of domestic and international markets.

On July 16, BAIC Group held its mid-year business operations meeting, reporting notable achievements in its commercial vehicle segment. Foton Motor sold 300,000 vehicles in the first half of 2024, with accelerated growth in its new energy vehicle business, which sold 16,000 units in this period. Additionally, Foton Motor's cumulative exports reached 79,000 units in the Jan.-Jun. period, marking a 30% year-on-year jump. During the same time span, BAIC Trucks optimized its network layout and promoted LNG products, achieving sales of over 2,600 units.

 

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