Marking a significant step in China’s push towards sustainable transportation, China Yuchai International Limited announced the commercial launch of 50 green energy buses equipped with Yuchai Xingshunda hydrogen fuel cells in Beijing.

Yuchai Xingshunda, a joint venture between Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company and Beijing Xing Shun Da Bus Co., Ltd., has developed two types of hydrogen fuel cell systems powering these buses: the 82kW and the 125kW systems.

The 82kW system, boasting over 43% energy efficiency, is designed for buses, light-duty trucks, and passenger vehicles. The 125kW system, with a proprietary metal plate stack to reduce hydrogen consumption and energy efficiency above 45%, is intended for larger vehicles like semi-trailers and cargo trucks.

The hydrogen fuel cells offer high energy efficiency, zero emissions, low noise, and high power density. These benefits are critical in reducing carbon footprints and meeting environmental targets. The initiative aligns with China’s broader policy framework aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.

In recent years, construction of China's hydrogen energy industry has developed at an accelerated rate.  While continuing to develop reliable and leading traditional power engines, Yuchai has also embraced investments in new energy powertrain development. Using Yuchai Xin-Lan New Energy Power Technology Co., Ltd as a platform, Yuchai promotes strategic cooperation to strengthen core competences, and build expertise in creating new energy systems for a wide range of operating scenarios. 

Mr Weng Ming Hoh, President of China Yuchai, said, "China's hydrogen energy and fuel cell industry are poised to enter a period of accelerated growth. These 50 hydrogen buses commencing operation are the first product implementation of Yuchai Xingshunda's core technologies in the marketplace."