Sydney airport to test BYD electric shuttle bus

Sydney, Australia – Carbridge Pty. Ltd., Australia's leading airport ground transportation provider, has begun a six-month electric bus pilot program at Sydney International Airport, using a BYD Co. vehicle as an airport passenger shuttle.

BYD Asia Pacific General Manager Liu Xueliang said, "Compared with fossil-fueled buses, BYD's pure electric bus has zero emissions, doesn't make noise and ensures a comfortable ride without disturbances associated with conventional buses of combustion engines. These characteristics will provide a great experience for visitors to the Airport."

Sydney Airport plans to electrify their entire bus fleet in the coming years.

BYD's Battery Electric bus employs many advanced technologies developed in-house such as its iron-phosphate battery, in-wheel hub motors, and regenerative braking system. The battery is fire-safe and non-toxic: there are no caustic materials contained in the battery, no toxic electrolytes or heavy metals, and can be completely recycled.

The bus can drive for more than 250 km (155 miles) even in heavy city traffic on a single charge. The bus has completed more than 20 million kilometers of "in revenue service" and has been evaluated in major cities all over the world.

Source: BYD Co. Ltd.