Recently, BYD again achieved a breakthrough in the United States and delivered the world’s first pure electric double-decker tourist bus C10MS to global biotech giant Genentech. This is the first delivery of 10 electric bus contracts (4 C10MS and 6 C8M) signed by both parties.
BYD Li Ke delivers the world's first pure electric double-decker tourist bus C10MS to Genentech
The C10MS is positioned as a luxury travel bus with a single battery life of 235 miles (approximately 378 kilometers) and 71 seats. The C10MS is delivered with human devices such as toilets and will serve Genentech's employees for daily commuting.
Traffic congestion in San Francisco was severe, and Genentech sought to replace all conventional fuel buses used for employee commuting with low-carbon, environmentally-friendly, pure electric buses. Seen from the perspective of Sean Sauter, vice president of Compass Transportation, which operates Genentech’s bus operations, The electric bus is of great significance. He said, 'This will bring a quieter, more comfortable ride for Genentech employees and at the same time represent our commitment to green travel.'
Coming soon to serve Genentech's BYD C10MS
Founded in 1976, Genentech has a global reputation in the fields of oncology, immunology and neurology. Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche Holdings completed approximately $46.8 billion for this top biotech company in March 2009. The acquisition.
This is BYD's first delivery of C10MS on a global scale. Ms. Li Ke, Senior Vice President of BYD and President of the North American Branch, pointed out: 'C10MS is the latest masterpiece of our accelerating global transition to sustainable transportation, and we will continue to bring you the same. Low-carbon, scientific and new energy transportation solutions. '
It is worth mentioning that this is not the first time that BYD has joined hands with technology giants in the United States. Previously, BYD has provided employees such as Facebook with commuter cars, and other partners include Stanford University, Los Angeles International Airport and Los Angeles Port and other industry pioneers. BYD has sold more than 700 pure electric buses and trucks in the United States. It has products in more than 30 states. Its electric bus factory in Lancaster has provided quality jobs for more than 800 local residents.