BYD Wins Electric Bus Order from Azerbaijani Government
04 July 2024
Recently, BYD successfully won the bid for the electric bus procurement project of the Azerbaijani government, securing a sales order for 160 12-meter K9UD electric buses, and plans to start shipping them to Azerbaijan in batches this month.
Signing Ceremony at Shenzhen
BYD K9UD Electric Bus
Under the framework agreement, apart from the order of 160 buses, the Azerbaijani government will also procure 200 electric buses from BYD annually from 2025 to 2028, with plans for local assembly. In the future, both parties intend to explore deeper cooperation in local production. This November, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) will be held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, and these electric buses will also contribute to the green and low-carbon hosting of COP29.
Signing Ceremony at ShenzhenThe BYD K9UD electric bus integrates BYD's advanced three-electric technology and six-in-one controller, providing not only a low-carbon public transport option but also enhancing the operational efficiency of urban buses. Its low-entry design and spacious interior also offer a more comfortable travel experience for all passengers.
BYD K9UD Electric BusMr. Chunlong Tian, General Manager of BYD's Commercial Vehicle Operation Division, said, "BYD has always adhered to the concept of green travel. Through this partnership with the Azerbaijani government, we hope to promote green and sustainable development in Azerbaijan and contribute to the low-carbon and environmentally friendly hosting of the COP29 summit. In the future, we look forward to further cooperation with the Azerbaijani government in local production, providing local citizens with safe, comfortable, green, and low-carbon travel options through advanced technology and quality products."
As a pioneer and leader in the global new energy vehicle industry, BYD first proposed the solution of "urban bus electrification" in 2010. Up to now, BYD commercial vehicles, represented by electric buses, have been operating in over 400 cities across more than 70 countries worldwide, including Amsterdam in the Netherlands, London in the UK, Tokyo in Japan, and Sao Paulo in Brazil, with over 80,000 electric buses successfully delivered to customers.
BYD will continue to provide more environmentally friendly and efficient public transport solutions to global partners with innovative technology and high-quality new energy vehicle products, working together to promote global green transformation and create a sustainable future.
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