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BYD Delivers First Batch of Electric Buses to Mexico

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Mexico City, Mexico – Recently, BYD Mexico delivered the first batch of 20 electric buses to Mexico City Metrobús, putting them into operation. This collaboration involves a total of 55 pure electric buses, marking the largest electric bus fleet delivered in a single shipment in Mexico thus far. Dr. Martí Batres Guadarrama, Head of Government of Mexico City; Andrés Lajous Loeza, Secretary of Mobility of Mexico City; Rosario Castro Escorcia, General Director of the Mexico City Metrobús; Alberto Adib Carrera, Institutional Promotion Executive of Nacional Financiera, Adrián Escamilla, CCA Executive Director, Airport Center Corridor, Rafael Burgos, Director of Enel X, and Ray Zou, Country Manager of BYD Mexico, attended the delivery ceremony.

The buses will be put into operation on Mexico City’s Line 4, helping the city realize a green transportation transition. Mexico City Line 4 is 35 kilometers long, with 40 stations, and will meet the daily commuting needs of about 120,000 passengers every day. The 55 BYD electric buses in operation will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 5,845 tons per year compared to traditional fuel vehicles, contributing to the improvement of air quality in Mexico City.

The BYD electric buses delivered are 15 meters long, with a low floor, making it easy for passengers to board and alight; they have a maximum capacity of 130 passengers, a range of 200 kilometers, a battery capacity of 300 kWh, and a charging time of as little as three hours. Electric buses run quietly, helping to reduce noise pollution. Additionally, this batch of electric buses provides barrier-free facilities and equipment, especially for people with disabilities, and lowers the suspension height to offer a convenient and comfortable barrier-free traveling experience for passengers with special needs. To ensure public safety, the electric buses are equipped with communication systems connected to the control center.

Rosario Castro Escorcia, General Director of the Mexico City Metrobús, said, “Zero-emission, sustainable solutions for transportation operations are essential. Since 2018, we have been working on transportation technology reforms, and this partnership with BYD is an important expression of the transition to electrification of Mexico’s public transportation system.”

BYD | RIDE Supports Women in Transportation with $5,000 Build Your Dreams Scholarship

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Los Angeles, CA. (11/30/23) – Julia Garcia, a dedicated graduate candidate for the Master of Infrastructure Planning and Management and the Master of Sustainable Transportation, has been selected as the esteemed recipient of the $5,000 WTS-LA BYD | RIDE Build Your Dreams scholarship. This award was announced during the Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala hosted by WTS-LA (Women in Transportation).

Julia Garcia, currently a student at the University of Washington, has demonstrated exceptional commitment and passion for sustainable transportation. As a Sustainable Transportation Coordinator at California State University, Long Beach, she has already begun contributing to the advancement of environmentally friendly solutions.

“I am truly grateful and honored to be receiving this scholarship. It is a crucial lifeline given the financial challenges students face in higher education,” Ms, Garcia. “This scholarship will provide me with invaluable support, allowing me to focus on my academic and career aspirations in the transportation industry. I am eager to leverage this opportunity to propel myself toward academic excellence, make a positive impact within transportation, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.”

The BYD | RIDE Build Your Dreams scholarship aims to empower and support women like Julia who are dedicated to making a difference in the transportation industry. BYD | RIDE is proud to support women in transportation and remains committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within the industry.

BYD’s Stella Li, RIDE Co-CEO, Recognized on TIME100 Climate List

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Pasadena, CA. (11/29/23) – Stella Li, Co-CEO of RIDE and CEO of BYD Americas, was named as one of the 100 influential leaders driving real climate action in business on the TIME100 CLIMATE list. Stella Li is a pioneer of battery-electric technology and a passionate leader dedicated to combatting climate change. With her extensive knowledge and background in sustainable and innovative solutions, she is working hard toward building a better, cleaner future for all.

“I believe it’s crucial for the world to continue promoting the massification of electromobility, which allows us to have efficient and non-polluting transportation, improving people’s quality of life,” Ms. Li told Time Magazine.

Li will continue to apply her knowledge and leadership insight with BYD’s U.S. spinoff, RIDE Mobility, which has more than 1,000 vehicles on the road or in production in the United States. Together, BYD | RIDE is creating hundreds of American jobs, making battery-electric buses that are helping to clean our air while improving efficiency and the bottom line for its customers.

“Overall, we consider the most effective climate polices to be those that incentivize a shift to cleaner energy, encourage technological innovation, and facilitate the transition of infrastructure,” she said. “These solutions must also be accessible and affordable for all. We believe these factors will bring about a real and lasting change in how we treat our planet.”

BYD Mourns the Loss of Legendary Investor Charlie Munger; Expresses Deep Gratitude for His Vision and Support

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PASADENA, Calif (Nov. 28, 2023) — The team at BYD North America Tuesday mourned the passing of longtime friend Charlie Munger, a legendary investor and one of our earliest and most significant supporters. Mr. Munger was 99. His memory will be an enduring legacy in the world of investment and innovation.

“Charlie Munger was not just an investor; he was a visionary who believed in the potential of electric vehicles and renewable energy long before they became global imperatives,” said Stella Li, President BYD Americas. “Charlie’s unwavering support and guidance were instrumental in shaping BYD into the global clean energy leader it is today. His legacy will continue to inspire our innovation and drive us forward.”

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to Mr. Munger’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. In honor of his memory, we at BYD reaffirm our commitment to advancing the field of electric vehicles and renewable energy, continuing the work that Mr. Munger so passionately supported.

Diverse Customers Announce Plans to Purchase BYD Battery Electric Buses in Canada

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Toronto, ON (Nov. 14, 2023) — York University and Attridge Transportation in Ontario recently announced procurement awards for four Dreamer (commercial shuttle) Type D Battery Electric Buses from BYD Canada. Each customer will receive two BYD battery electric vehicles in coming months.

BYD has, for over a decade, been at the pinnacle of electric bus innovation and is committed to inspiring zero emission eMobility on a global scale.

The Government of Canada Incentives for Medium-Heavy-duty Zero-Emission Vehicles (iMHZEV) Program is helping BYD Canada customers to adopt our clean technology. “We are pleased to receive these awards and believe they are the first of many to come.” said Paul Bottrill, BYD Vice President for Public Transit Solutions. “It’s rewarding as this is such a highly competitive market segment that has seen little change in the last half-century.”

In October 2023, BYD introduced its latest generation of electric buses to the European market. The BYD pure-electric bus integrates the ultra-safe Lithium Iron Phosphate Blade Battery within the chassis structure. This ground-breaking Blade Battery Chassis technology also utilizes a new 6-in-1 controller with Silicon Carbide technology, together with two innovative wheel hub hairpin motors.

Combined, these bring a multitude of benefits to buses made by BYD including enhanced energy efficiency, performance and durability. The Blade Battery, with a maximum capacity of 500kWh, delivers an exceptional range of 600 km in one charge reducing the need for regular charging, making the BYD product an excellent choice for busy bus routes.

Worldwide, BYD has sold more than 85,000 battery electric buses, and over 5 million battery and hybrid automobile units.

“In Canada, our current customer base will be our strongest advocates, we are certain of this,” Bottrill said. “Drivers love BYD vehicles, We look forward to building Canada’s eMobility fleets.”

BYD | RIDE Battery-Electric School Buses Added to the California DGS Contract

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Pasadena, CA. (11/7/23) – BYD | RIDE announced today that its Type A and Type D school buses have been added to the California Department of General Services (DGS) statewide electric school bus contract. Customers interested in adding a zeroemission BYD | RIDE to their fleets can purchase directly from the contract without releasing their own request for proposal (RFP).

The “Achiever” Type A School Bus

The California DGS is an umbrella contract with no guaranteed purchase amount. It can act as a master contract with a base period of two years with options to extend three additional one-year periods.

“BYD | RIDE is thrilled that our battery-electric school buses, the Achiever (Type A) and the Dreamer (Type D), are eligible for the California DGS Contract,” said Patrick Duan, BYD | RIDE Senior Vice President. “We look forward to providing zero-emission solutions to school districts throughout California and helping reduce emissions on the road.”

The “Dreamer” Type D School Bus

The Achiever, RIDE’s battery-electric Type A school bus, can seat up to 30 passengers and has a battery capacity of 141 kWh while the Dreamer, its zero-emission Type D school bus, can seat up to 84 passengers and has a battery capacity of 230 kWh. A Type C model will be coming soon. All RIDE buses are equipped with the industry’s safest battery, which comes with a 12-year warranty and may include ADA compliant wheelchair positions.


The buses are purpose-built by members of the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) Workers Union, Local 105, at the BYD | RIDE Coach and Bus Facility located in Lancaster, CA.