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When the BRICs summit is in full swing in Brazil, good news is coming from Latin America! On November 14, local time, BYD successfully won the bid for 379 buses in Colombia, with a bid operation period of 15 years. This batch of buses is planned to be delivered to local bus operators in the second half of 2020, which is the largest pure electric bus order in Colombia so far and the largest pure electric bus order in America. This set a record 183 orders in Chile. BYD pure electric bus has been developing transportation system products for Colombia since 2012. BYD has nearly 7 years of experience in the local area, and the bus with local design fully meets the operation requirements, national regulations and necessary licenses of the local transportation system. After the batch of buses is put into use next year, together with 70 pure electric buses previously delivered, BYD's pure electric buses in Colombia will reach nearly 450 units, which will also rise to the level of nearly 1000 units in Latin American market. According to Zhang Chunxiang, national manager of BYD Colombia, there are two types of buses in this batch, with a length of 12 meters and 9 meters respectively. These two buses are not new to Colombians. Four years ago, BYD designed the 12 meter pure electric bus which has been put into trial operation in erdora International Airport, Colombia. The 9-meter pure electric bus has also been operated in the EPM of Medellin power company for more than 2 years, with good response. As a bus product with core technology of BYD's new energy, this batch of buses adopts BYD's independently developed, electric motor and electric control technology, with superior product performance and solid quality. At the same time, the interior design also reflects the humanistic concern. The USB interface is arranged in the car to facilitate the charging of electronic devices such as mobile phones. In addition, the wheelchair area, the boarding and alighting guide plate and the guide dog area for blind people are also set for special passengers. It is worth mentioning that the vehicle is equipped with a smart key system, which can start and close the door remotely with one key. When the vehicle speed is more than 3km / h, the door cannot be opened by operating the passenger door switch, so as to fully guarantee the convenience and safety of passengers. It is understood that this batch of buses will be put into operation in Bogot á, Colombia after delivery in the second half of next year. At the bid winning ceremony, the mayor of Bogota, Enrique PE ñ Alosa, attended in person, witnessing the important moment of Colombia's transportation system moving towards green transportation. In the witness of Enrique PE ñ Alosa, mayor of Bogota (fifth from the left), the executives of transmilenio SA officially announced that BYD had won the bid for 379 pure electric buses. As one of the most developed cities in Latin America, Bogot á is famous for its sustainable transportation system. High quality and large volume BRT system, hundreds of kilometers of dedicated bicycle lanes and thousands of square meters of public space make it a model of sustainable transportation city. Colombia's demand for green transportation is highly consistent with BYD's unremitting pursuit of green dream. Zhang Chunxiang said that Bogota is the pioneer of diversified public transport, and the 379 electric buses won this bid are of milestone significance and an excellent demonstration to promote the electrification of public transport in Latin America. BYD has been working in Colombia for 7 years, taking market and customer demand as the priority, combining with local actual operation, continuous testing and improvement, pursuing technical reliability, stability and efficiency, providing long-term quality assurance and localized after-sales service, and ensuring to meet local regulations and certification requirements. "Customers choose BYD, which is the trust and recognition of BYD brand. We will continue to support customers and ensure the good operation of products." "With the introduction of zero emission new energy technology into public transport integrated system SITP, we have realized the green dream proposed by the government. We have been committed to providing better public transport services for the city, while providing the latest environmental protection technology. In addition to friendly technology, we will improve a more coordinated urban public transport system in the SITP intermodal transport system. " Mar í a CONSUELO Ara ú Jo, general manager of transmilenio SA, BRT system in Bogot á, commented on the positive role of pure electric buses. In fact, the promotion of pure electric buses in Colombia is not smooth. Due to local regulations and policy requirements, it is necessary to incorporate local hard indicators into the design before bus delivery. At the beginning, the electric bus that BYD promoted in Colombia was the same as the domestic and European models, but after the actual test, the Colombian authorities pointed out that the low floor bus did not conform to the local laws and regulations. At that time, it was hard to start, and without any orders, BYD first stepped into the development of new models. According to Colombian regulations, it customized and developed a series of buses to meet the market and regulatory requirements, including 9 meters, 12 meters, 18 meters, 27 meters and other models with different traffic volumes. The buses, originally designed for Colombia, later became the focus of BYD in Latin America. Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared. Two years later, BYD started to gain local recognition, and at the same time helped Colombia's public transport system to complete green upgrading again and again. In 2015, BYD's 18 meter hinged high plate pure electric bus made its debut in Latin America Colombia, marking the beginning of the promotion of this country's pure electric bus. In December of the same year, BYD 12 meter pure electric bus entered bogotas ITP system, which officially opened the era of Colombia's public transport electrification. In 2016, BYD's 18 meter hinged pure electric bus started from Bogota, the capital of the country, and completed 407km intercity shuttle to Medellin without charging. This also laid the foundation for the green operation of the 18 meter hinged pure electric bus in Bogota and Medellin. At the beginning of this year, BYD successfully won an order for 64 pure electric buses in Colombia for the BRT line in Medellin, the second largest city in the country, which has become the second largest pure electric bus fleet in Latin America. With 379 electric buses winning the bid, Colombia is expected to surpass Chile and become the country with the largest number of pure electric buses in Latin America. As a new energy enterprise that takes the lead in putting forward the strategy of "urban bus electrification" in the world, BYD can be said to be the witness of the process of bus electrification in Latin America. From the delivery of the largest pure electric bus fleet in Latin America in December 2018 to the opening of the first pure electric bus special line in Latin America in Chile last month, to the winning of the largest pure electric bus order in America, the "electric wind" in Latin America is becoming more and more fierce. The biidi pure electric bus is winning market praise with remarkable environmental protection benefits and reliable quality, and continues to promote In the process of public transport electrification in Latin America, which Latin American countries will the green bus enter in the next stop? Let's see!