Chinese language automaker BYD lately unveiled an electrical double-decker bus for the UK. The electrical double-decker bus might be known as the BYD BD11. The China-based automotive producer stated the BYD BD11 would be the “subsequent step in UK public transportation.”
BYD BD11 was unveiled on the London Bus Museum. It was custom-made for the UK market and launch later this yr in London. The Chinese language automaker famous that different electrical double-decker bus fashions will launch exterior the UK.
“BYD is dedicated to technological innovation and spearheading the worldwide transition in direction of eco-conscious public transportation. The BYD BD11 will play a pivotal function in contributing to the discount of air air pollution in London and, quickly after, the UK’s wider carbon neutrality objectives,” stated Frank Thorpe, managing director for BYD UK Industrial Automobiles.
BYD’s all-electric double-decker bus is provided with the China-based firm’s Blade Battery for elevated vary and quick charging capabilities.
Earlier this yr, BYD reportedly began phasing out pouch-type batteries as a consequence of potential sturdiness points and threat of leaks. The corporate plans to switch its pouch-style batteries with prismatic batteries known as “Quick Blade,” much like its Blade Battery.
In February 2024, BYD licensed its LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) battery cells to BorgWarner, a provider for Ford, Common Motors, and Stellantis. BorgWarner is a tier-1 automotive provider based mostly in the US.
Earlier this month, BYD Europe introduced its aim to beat massive EU automakers, together with Volkswagen and Stellantis. BYD Europe additionally hopes to go up towards Tesla.
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