On July 15th, local time in Chile, the delivery ceremony of 895 N - series electric buses from Zhongtong Bus, a subsidiary of Shandong Heavy Industry, organized by the Chilean Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications, was successfully held in Santiago, the capital of Chile. Chilean President Gabriel Boric, Chinese Ambassador to Chile Niu Qingbao, and Chilean Minister of Transport and Telecommunications Juan Carlos Muñoz attended the delivery ceremony to witness this historic moment together.

Chilean President Boric attended the ceremony and delivered a speech

It is reported that the entire batch of orders will be put into operation in the public transport system of the Santiago Metropolitan Region of Chile, marking a new stage in the cooperation between China and Chile in the field of new - energy transportation. With the official delivery of these vehicles, the Santiago Metropolitan Region will see a new upgrade in service experience and environmental value in the field of public transportation.

Chinese Manufacturing Aids Chile's "Green Transition" in Transportation

As one of the more economically developed countries in Latin America, in recent years, the Chilean government has attached great importance to environmental protection and sustainable development, and has put forward the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Among them, the full - scale promotion of the electrification transformation in the field of public transportation has become an important development measure.

Chilean Minister of Transport and Telecommunications Muñoz (third from left) at the ceremony

In the Santiago Metropolitan Region, the Chilean government continues to increase the construction of electric - vehicle infrastructure, adding electric bus stops, and has proposed to increase the proportion of electric buses to 68% by 2026, aiming to accelerate the green transition of public transportation and help protect the environment.

Today, Zhongtong Bus of Shandong Heavy Industry has become an indispensable role in Chile's green transportation transition. As one of the earliest companies in the world to layout the research and development and promotion of new - energy buses, Zhongtong Bus has won the trust of the Chilean government and market with reliable products and customized service solutions.

At the delivery ceremony, Chilean President Gabriel Boric highly praised the close partnership between China and Chile in the field of sustainable development in his speech. He said that the Chilean government highly recognizes Chinese technology and products. The arrival of 895 Zhongtong electric buses is a solid action for China and Chile to jointly respond to climate change, and a key step in Chile's public transport green revolution. It will significantly improve the air quality of the Santiago Metropolitan Region and enhance the quality of life of citizens.

Deepening the Market to Create a New Milestone for Brand Export

In recent years, with the development of the global economy and changes in the international situation, the bus industry and supply chain are undergoing large - scale transfer and reshaping. Zhongtong Bus has always paid great attention to the layout of overseas markets and actively implemented the international development strategy.

In 2007, Zhongtong Bus first entered the Chilean market. After nearly two decades of in - depth layout, Zhongtong Bus has achieved a comprehensive breakthrough in products and markets in Chile. From international passenger transport to mine commuting, from urban traffic to urban and rural public transport, from conventional power to green new energy... today, Zhongtong Bus has become the most popular Chinese bus brand in Chile.

Deepening the market and meeting users' personalized and customized needs are the keys to Zhongtong Bus's success. A series of customized solutions tailored to local road conditions, traffic regulations, operating needs, and passenger habits have enabled vehicles to better adapt to the natural and cultural environment of Chile and provide the best solution for the transformation of public transport.

Not only in the capital Santiago Metropolitan Region, but Zhongtong electric buses have also become the first choice for green travel in places such as Arica, Antofagasta, Rancagua, and Concepción.

The performance of Zhongtong Bus in the Chilean market is a microcosm of its global new - energy market development. Today, the footprint of Zhongtong new - energy buses has spread to countries such as Portugal, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Denmark, Bulgaria, Argentina, and Egypt.

In the future, Zhongtong Bus will continue to increase its efforts in electrification, high - end development, and internationalization with innovation as the driving force. It will use core products and solutions to help the global green transition of transportation.

Source : www.chinabuses.org

Editor : David

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