Capturing new heights in overseas markets and accelerating green overseas expansion - On October 11, 2024, the "Handover Ceremony of Zhongtong Green Engergy Bus and Global Premiere of the N12D Double Decker Electric Bus" was held grandly in Singapore. Zhongtong renewed its commitment to Singaporean customers with another delivery of new energy buses, marking a new chapter in the overseas journey of Chinese bus brands. Concurrently, the highly anticipated Zhongtong N12D double decker electric bus made its global debut, resetting the benchmark for international quality in new energy buses.

Kang Yiming, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, Fu Xiaohui, Chief Representative of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in Singapore and Secretary-General of the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Singapore, Man Shengang, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Shandong Heavy Industry Group, and Benjamin, President of Singapore Jardine Matheson Group, attended the event.

Leading the Green Bus Wave

Undertaking a Crucial Role and Shaping a Global Green Transportation Benchmark

In recent years, the development of new energy vehicles has swept the global market, becoming the mainstream choice in the field of global public transportation. Leveraging green and low-carbon concepts, as well as high quality and high technology, Chinese new energy bus brands have emerged as an indispensable part of the global market, successfully creating a green label for the rise of Chinese manufacturing in the new era.

Singapore, the renowned "Garden City," is celebrated worldwide for its outstanding environmental protection concepts, advanced urban planning, and efficient public transportation system. According to the "Singapore Green Plan 2030," all vehicles will use cleaner energy by 2040, and net-zero emissions will be achieved by 2050.

With the rapid development of core technologies in green buses and driven by low-carbon and environmentally friendly concepts, Chinese brands, represented by Zhongtong, have become a "familiar face" in the Singaporean market, undertaking the era's responsibility for the zero-emission development of local public transportation.

Man Shengang, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Shandong Heavy Industry Group, stated that the batch delivery of new energy buses to Singapore by Zhongtong is another important achievement for Shandong Heavy Industry Group in the global high-end market, fully demonstrating Zhongtong leading level in product quality and technological innovation, and effectively boosting the development of green transportation in Singapore. Shandong Heavy Industry's multi-field product portfolio and brand matrix will bring more opportunities to global partners and customers. In the future, more high-quality products from Shandong Heavy Industry will serve Singapore and Southeast Asia, supporting the green, low-carbon, and sustainable development of the local economy and society.

Benjamin, President of Singapore Jardine Matheson Group, said in his speech that the first batch of Zhongtong electric buses delivered today will soon be operated in Singapore, and the official launch of the double-decker electric bus has opened up a new path for serving green public transportation. Singapore Jardine Matheson Groupwill also work with its partners to provide more high-quality and reliable public transportation solutions for Singapore, promoting the better development of Singapore's green transportation.

The N12 new energy bus delivered this time is a product tailored by Zhongtong for the Singaporean market. The vehicle adopts a three-door, low-floor design, which not only improves passenger flow during peak hours but also provides convenience for special groups with its low-floor design. The application of Zhongtong sixth-generation new energy-saving technology reduces the overall energy consumption of the vehicle.

With the delivery of this batch of Zhongtong new energy buses, it will surely bring a high-quality new travel experience to Singapore public transportation development. At the same time, this is another important achievement in the cooperation between China and Singapore in the field of green transportation, and it actively responds to Singapore green, low-carbon, and sustainable development concepts, providing another benchmark case for promoting the green transformation and sustainable development of global public transportation.

Setting a Global Market Benchmark

Zhongtong Manufacturing Leads the Export Trend of China Buses

Currently, China is transitioning from a major bus manufacturer to a powerful bus manufacturer, and its bus exports are showing a rapid development trend. Data shows that in 2023, China bus exports reached 43,515 units, an increase of 12,708 units compared to the same period in 2022, representing a year-on-year growth of 41.25%.

Behind these achievements are the efforts of China bus companies, represented by Zhongtong, to deeply cultivate the global market, precisely grasp market demands, and explore more convenient, environmentally friendly, and intelligent transportation solutions.

Singapore is one of the countries with the most developed tourism industries in the world, and urban public transportation plays a crucial role in promoting tourism development. The Zhongtong N12D double-decker bus unveiled this time not only integrates modern aesthetics and practical functions in its design but also achieves multiple innovations and breakthroughs in technology.

Kang Yiming, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, said that the cooperation between Shandong Heavy Industry Group and Singapore Jardine Matheson Group in the field of new energy provides a good corporate practice for the cooperation between the two countries in the field of green transportation. He looks forward to more Sino-Singaporean enterprises strengthening cooperation in green development, and the Chinese Embassy in Singapore will continue to provide more services and support for the cooperation between the two parties.

The Zhongtong N12D double decker bus is a city double decker new energy sightseeing bus designed with three doors and two staircases, perfectly achieving the separation of passengers getting on and off, making travel more efficient and convenient. The upper deck offers a broad view, making it more suitable for sightseeing tourism, which aligns well with Singapore overall tone of vigorously developing its tourism industry. At the same time, the seats are scientifically and reasonably arranged, with a large capacity accommodating 122 passengers for sightseeing. The customized power battery solution, with strong performance and scientific matching, offers a maximum range of 600 km.

The bus is equipped with an ADAS intelligent assistance system, a 360° surround-view system, a fatigue driving warning system, night vision electronic rearview mirrors, and an automatic light compensation function when turning, ensuring safer driving and riding. The vehicle applies Zhongtong sixth-generation new energy bus energy-saving technology and is equipped with a one-to-eight variable frequency zoning air conditioning system for precise control, reducing overall energy consumption by 8%.

As the achievement of Zhongtong technological innovation in recent years, the N12D will open a new chapter of green and smart travel in Singapore with its unique design, advanced performance, and excellent quality, and will also bring new impetus to the development of global green public transportation.

The successful holding of the Zhongtong Electric Bus Delivery Ceremony and Global Premiere of the N12D Double-Decker Electric Bus not only marks the specific implementation and in-depth execution of the cooperation project between Shandong Heavy Industry Group and Jardine Matheson Group,but also demonstrates Zhongtong innovative strength and technological breakthroughs in the field of new energy development.

Taking this cooperation as a new starting point, Zhongtong will further establish itself in the global market, serve more international users, consolidate its core new energy technologies, enhance the globalization reputation of Chinese new energy buses, and contribute to the transformation and development of global green transportation.