To better protect the environment, Shanghai 2010 World Expo is expected to realize emission free in Expo Park. To reach the goal, over 1,000 new energy buses will be put into use, which will provide a great opportunity for the commercialization of new energy buses.

According to CHEN Hong, President of SAIC, pure electric buses, super-power electric buses and fuel cell buses will act as the chief transport tools in the Expo Park. Moreover, low-emission vehicles will serve visitors outside the park, including hybrid buses and sedans. 

Among the 1,000 new energy buses, about 300 are ultra-capacitor buses and pure electric ones, 200 fuel cell buses, and the remaining 500 low carbon-emission buses, like hybrid ones. After the World Expo, the 1,000 bus fleet will continue its trial operation and will be put into market in a large scale after the related technologies mature.  

As a corporate sponsor of Shanghai 2010 World Expo, SAIC is responsible for R&D and trial operation of fuel cells used for VIP vehicles. Currently, Nanjing Iveco Automobile Co., Ltd. and Shanghai World Expo Business Coordinated Bureau have launched their all-around cooperation and Nanjing Iveco has become the sole provider of light-duty commercial vehicles for Shanghai Expo. 

Some experts reveal that China is focusing on R&D of three types of new energy vehicles, including hybrid ones, pure electric ones and fuel cell ones. Compared with the other two, pure electric vehicles hold a couple of advantages in terms of technological advancement and corporate participation. Moreover, its highly competitive price can be easily accepted by the general public.

Apart from its high environmental friendliness, Nanjing Iveco’s pure electric bus is energy efficient and consumes about 40 kilowatts electricity per 100 kilometers.

According to some insiders, China’s new energy vehicle industry has witnessed an accelerated growth rate since 2008. Some statistics indicate that there are at least 30 bus builders are now involved in R&D of new energy buses in China.

Source : internet

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