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Twenty years ago, the level of our domestic automobile industry was still in an awkward situation of lagging behind in the world. Even if we could have joint ventures with foreign brands, we would only be blind and unable to understand the principle.

Today, with the reform and opening up, China has become the largest automobile producer in the world. We not only satisfy our production but also export to foreign countries. GAC Honda's Feido model was exported to Europe in 2007, while SAIC Buick returned to the United States in 15 years. In April, the 1.2T engine produced by Dongfeng Peugeot was sold back to Europe for PSA Group models. In the field of new energy, China has achieved more satisfactory results.

James, the London bus driver, came to work at the company in north London. when he went to work, he routinely checked around the vehicle to make sure it was safe. Talking about the new BYD bus, he touched the steering wheel and showed a happy look. He said: I have been driving in the London area for nearly 30 years. I have come into contact with many models of buses. When the management of our company revealed to us that we were accepting the new electric bus, we wondered whether the new model could be used in London, and when we actually drove the new car on the streets of London, it was more praised by the passengers. The new car does not make any noise and will not affect pedestrians on the road. The space layout in the car is also comfortable and welcomed by passengers.

As early as when electric buses were introduced into London, double-decker buses in London had strict requirements from the inside to the outside. Caution and conservatism were our first impressions of the British, and the suspicion of pure electric buses was nothing more than the suspicion of pure electric buses. After some consideration, TfL rushed to Shenzhen BYD for a field trip.

"unlike other manufacturers, BYD builds buses around the 'heart' of batteries, a quality assurance that we value very much." Said Leon Daniels, the former head of the London Transport Authority. At the end of 2013, BYD customized a red pure electric single-decker bus for London, which was put into service in the city center, between the busy Victoria Station, Waterloo Station and London Bridge Station.

At this time, electric buses in Europe are still in the ascendant, and many mainstream manufacturers have not yet invested in the research and development of electric buses, while in London, a city with a population of more than 10 million, single-deck buses are not as efficient as double-decker buses in London, so double-decker models are the most common.

Compared with ordinary single-layer models, electric double-decker models are more difficult to put in more powerful batteries without sacrificing space layout, while vehicle weight means using stronger electric motors. For this reason, BYD specially set up a special team to overcome the development of double-decker buses.

In the end, the first electric buses were put into trial operation as early as March 2016, running through central London, including the famous shopping mecca Oxford Street, Parliament Building and other landmarks. At present, BYD has 140 pure electric buses running on the streets of London, accounting for more than 80% of the local pure electric bus market. Since its launch in 2015, these pure electric buses have traveled a total of 4.8 million kilometers, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 5000 tons.

Taking into account, the average daily operating cost of fuel-fueled passenger cars used to be 99 pounds, while today's BYD electric buses are only 18.5 pounds, a full reduction of more than 80%. The economic benefit of each vehicle will surpass that of the fuel bus in four years' time. "

Now he Yipeng, general manager of BYD Europe, recalled that when he first participated in the Hannover Commercial Motor Show, his peers disdained Chinese exhibitors. BYD has occupied 20% of the European market in the past few years, taking the lead in the European market.

Nowadays, many mainstream manufacturers in Europe have joined the ranks of pure electric buses, but they are not as good as BYD in battery technology and motor core technology. BYD has become the most powerful challenger standing on their doorstep. Since diesel cars are not allowed in many big cities in Europe, bus companies in many cities are purchasing BYD models to ensure that their fleets are able to ensure operating rights and emission requirements. In many cities in Europe, except London, which was the first to enter, BYD's pure electric buses and even other Chinese brands can be seen in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Frankfurt in Germany, Oslo in Norway, Budapest in the Czech Republic and other cities.

Today, under the condition of constantly promoting innovation, our Chinese enterprises go abroad and use their own technology to let foreigners know that made in China 4.0. and through Belt and Road Initiative's economic construction, our technology continues to export to the country to gain recognition, but also provides an important driving force for the sustainable development of the world.

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