China’s BYD, Columbian ink deal to launch energy transport vehicles here

The Chinese automotive company BYD is set to bring its full suite of new energy transport vehicles to the country as officials recently signed a Mutual Cooperation Agreement (MCA) with Columbian Motors Corporation (CMC) to export the Shenzen-based company’s pure electric buses and pure electric trucks here.

BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division General Manager Liu Xueliang and Palawan Governor Jose Chavez Alvarez were among the dignitaries present at the signing ceremony. The event also saw the signing of a separate agreement that will deliver 10 BYD K9s electric transit bus and 12 BYD T4s pure electric vans to CMC by midFebruary 2018.

Based in the southern Chinese technology hub of Shenzhen, BYD has grown its presence in the Philippines over the past five years as part of its global expansion. Its suite of products in this country has expanded from conventional vehicles to new energy vehicles. BYD and the city of Iloilo are currently exploring the possibility of constructing a 20-kilometer SkyRail monorail by 2019.

“Air pollution and traffic congestion are twin problems many cities around the world are faced with,” said Xueliang. “We are very excited to bring more of our solutions to the Philippines to create a cleaner living environment for everyone.”

BYD’s K9 pure electric bus can travel up to a maximum speed of 98 km per hour with a range of up to 259 kilometers. It is operational in the Canadian city of Alberta and is currently running in Kyoto, Japan. BYD’s T4 pure electric vans are equipped with lithium batteries, permanent magnet synchronous motors and a maximum speed of 100 km per hour. The footprint of BYD new energy vehicle has landed in 50 countries and regions and over 200 cities.

BYD Company Ltd. is a leading high-tech multinational company based in Shenzhen, China. Since its establishment in 1995, BYD has developed solid expertise in rechargeable batteries, becoming a relentless advocate of sustainable development. It has successfully expanded its renewable energy solutions globally with operations in over 50 countries and regions.

After 22 years’ development, BYD has created a Zero Emissions Energy Ecosystem – affordable solar power generation, reliable energy storage, cutting-edge electrified transportation and a state of the art monorail.