Can onsite solar PV and energy storage be used at bus depots?

Integrating onsite solar PV and energy storage (PES) at bus depots introduces a renewable energy production and management mode, transforming a public transport depot into a future energy hub.

How many new energy buses are there in Guangzhou?

In the Jiangsu province, the estimated total number of urban buses is 44,239. By 2020, New Energy Buses shall account for over 80% of the newly purchased and upgraded buses. Guangzhou has a fleet of 14,074 buses, all of which shall be New Energy Buses by the end of 2020.

How many new energy buses are there in China?

The New Energy Bus vehicle population in China is continuously growing, and the share of New Energy buses in the total bus vehicle fleet has already reached 55% in 2019. From 2016 to 2018, the sales volume of New Energy Buses in China was 78,000, 89,000 and 86,000 respectively and will hit the 100,000 mark in 2020.

Why did Yutong launch a full electric bus?

In 2014, Yutong officially launched the integrated solution of full electric buses which solves customers’ problems on products, supporting facilities, services, financing and so on, actively promoting the marketization process of new energy buses.

Why is China a leader in battery electric buses?

To combat urban air pollution and facilitate a green energy transition, China has emerged as a global leader in the deployment of battery electric buses (BEBs) 10. Shenzhen, a bustling metropolis in China home to over 17 million residents, accomplished a notable transition from diesel and natural gas buses to BEBs in 2017 (ref. 11).

Will new energy buses become more cost competitive?

With the continuous governmental promotion of electro-mobility, support and incentive policies and non-fiscal support measures, the adoption of New Energy Buses will continue to rise rapidly and with the further advancement of bus and battery technology, New Energy Buses will become more cost competitive.