BAIC FOTON Delivers Over 100 Buses to South Asia in Largest Export Deal for Local Market
BAIC FOTON delivered more than 100 12-meter city buses to a South Asian country, marking a key phased achievement in its regional expansion.
- over 100
- 12 meters
What Happened
A delivery ceremony for over 100 FOTON 12-meter city buses bound for South Asia was held in Beijing on June 18, attended by BAIC FOTON executives, a transport authority delegation from the South Asian country, and local dealers. This delivery represents a key phased achievement in BAIC FOTON's scaled market expansion across South Asia, where the public transport system faces challenges of insufficient capacity and aging fleets.
“This order stands as a landmark project reflecting BAIC FOTON's long-term development in the South Asian market, as well as a meaningful symbol of friendly bilateral cooperation in the public transport sector.”
“This order represents the largest bus export deal from China to the local market and serves as an important milestone for the upgrading of the local public transport system.”
- Reinforced load-bearing structure and high-strength steel frame for durability
- Triple anti-corrosion treatment for weather resistance
- Diesel engine with AT automatic transmission and hydraulic retarder
- e-AIR intelligent electronic thermal management system for efficiency
- ADAS intelligent driving assistance system for safety
Why this matters
The deal highlights Chinese bus makers' growing presence in emerging markets and supports the modernization of public transport in South Asia.
Terms in This Story
- ADAS
- Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems; technologies that help drivers with safety and navigation tasks.
- EBS
- Electronic Braking System; a system that electronically controls braking for improved safety.
- Hydraulic retarder
- A device that uses hydraulic resistance to slow a vehicle, reducing brake wear.
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