Yutong Deploys 800 New Energy Buses in Mexico for Football Tournament
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What Happened
Yutong has deployed 800 new energy buses in Mexico to serve public transport during the international football tournament starting June 11. The buses will operate in three host cities, with over 700 electric buses in Mexico City alone. This marks the third consecutive time Yutong has supported a major football event in Mexico.
- E9 and E12PRO electric buses for urban transport
- 12-meter and 18-meter dual-source trolleybuses connecting metro and BRT
- 18-meter articulated and 26-meter bi-articulated electric buses for BRT systems
800buses
To support mobility during the football tournament.
35members
Cross-border team working 24-hour shifts with daily inspections covering over 100 test items.
Why this matters
The deployment helps Mexico handle increased travel demand from football fans while advancing its low-carbon transportation goals, showcasing the growing role of electric buses in major events.
Terms in This Story
- New energy bus
- A bus powered by electricity or alternative fuels instead of traditional gasoline or diesel.
- Trolleybus
- An electric bus that draws power from overhead wires.
- BRT
- Bus Rapid Transit, a high-quality bus-based transit system with dedicated lanes.
- Bi-articulated bus
- A very long bus with two flexible joints, allowing higher passenger capacity.
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