As the 100-day countdown to the start of the World Cup begins, CCTV's "News Live Room" column conducted a special report on the preparations before the game, from stadium construction, to public transportation, to network communication equipment and daily necessities, a team built in China, The "Chinese Legion" made in China shines both inside and outside the stadium. As the "backbone" of World Cup transportation support work, Yutong Bus has become one of the focuses of CCTV.
The report mentioned that this time around 1,500 Yutong buses will serve the game travel of fans, envoys and FIFA officials from various countries. Among them, the "Green Legion" composed of 888 Yutong pure electric buses is particularly eye-catching. This is the first time that new energy buses have served as the main force in the World Cup. It is also the first time that Chinese new energy buses have been introduced in large quantities in an international large-scale sports event. This is China's new energy bus. It is a strong footnote that the energy technology strength has been internationally recognized, and it is also a new milestone for China's manufacturing "going out".
uses its strength to escort the "green and low-carbon" football event
In the context of international energy conservation and emission reduction and carbon peak, Qatar vigorously cultivates and develops green and low-carbon industries to help promote the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, using practical Actions to actively implement the green development strategy.
This World Cup adheres to the concept of innovation, sustainability, and low carbon, and actively practices green travel methods in the field of public travel. With high-quality products, strong after-sales guarantee and professional product and technical strength, Yutong Bus has become the only supplier of electric buses in Qatar.
A CCTV report mentioned that in response to Qatar’s environmental characteristics of high temperatures and heavy sandstorms, Yutong specially developed and optimized adapted models, carried out innovative designs for air conditioners and power batteries, and equipped them with sediment protection structures to enable them to fully adapt to the environment. Local environmental working conditions ensure smooth and efficient operations during the World Cup.
This dedication has allowed Yutong Bus to win the favor and trust of customers. "Our goal is to replace our entire fleet, including buses and light vehicles, with energy-saving and environmentally friendly vehicles. In the past few months, we have replaced some of our buses with pure electric buses. Compared with fuel buses, pure electric buses Passenger buses are not only environmentally friendly, but also much less noisy, and are easy to maintain and repair, and the long-term economic benefits are also very cost-effective," Ahmed Al Obaidly, Chief Operating Officer of Qatar National Transport Company, said in an interview with CCTV. explain.
In addition to product output, Yutong has also signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Qatar to establish an electric bus factory in the Qatar Free Trade Zone to transfer technology and talents. The factory is scheduled to be put into production in November 2023, with an estimated annual output of 500- 1,000 new energy buses. Through the establishment of this KD factory, Yutong will provide technical support for the development of Qatar's bus manufacturing industry, help Qatar realize the transformation of green public transportation, and become the first country in the Middle East and the world to electrify public transportation on a large scale.
As a practitioner of green travel, Yutong Bus has mastered three major new energy technologies: pure electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell . It has promoted more than 160,000 new energy vehicles and reduced carbon emissions by more than 23 million tons. It is the report card of "Made in China" in response to global climate change.
Use innovation to promote "Made in China" to shine around the world
In recent years, many major international events in the world have shone with the presence of "Made in China".
Behind Yutong's entry into Qatar this time to serve the World Cup are "Made in China" with excellent products and "Intelligent Manufacturing in China" with leading technology. It is the Chinese brands represented by Yutong Bus that are unremittingly moving forward, open to cooperation, and walking with the world. The specific results demonstrate the influence of Chinese brands in the global new energy field.
In the future, Yutong will continue to make green public travel benefit everyone.
