The Future of Power is Here
A Partnership Powered by Innovation
The collaboration between Yutong and CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited), with Yutong being the largest purchaser of heavy vehicle batteries, highlights Yutong’s leadership in battery technology. The close proximity of Yutong’s research and development laboratory to its headquarters allows for seamless testing, refinement, and enhancement of battery technologies. This strategic integration ensures that Yutong’s vehicles are equipped with the most advanced and reliable battery systems, making them the preferred choice for customers seeking cutting-edge innovation and performance.
Why is CATL the ideal choice for the future?
CATL specialises in the production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. CATL is the world’s largest provider of EV batteries, with a market share of 37% in 2023 and has developed several innovative technologies to improve the performance, safety, and efficiency of its batteries.
Unmatched Quality, Security and Adaptability
All Climate Capability
Adapted to perform in a wide range of environments
The equipped ASC protective cover provides the battery with unmatched fire prevention, cold protection, sun and heat insulation. With an efficient liquid cooling and heating system, the vehicle can operate safely in all environments, from freezing temperatures of minus 40 degrees Celsius, to the scorching heat of 55 degrees.
Road Condition Adaptability
The desert, ice fields, basins and mountains, Yutong’s electrical vehicles have demonstrated performance in all climates and road conditions.
Revolutionising Public Transit in Australia
What is Pantograph Charging? Pantograph charging, also known as overhead charging, is a method used for charging electric vehicles (EVs), particularly buses and trucks. It involves an arm extending from a charging station to connect with a pantograph on the vehicle, allowing for rapid charging without the need for physical plugs.
Yutong has now introduced Pantograph down charging to their popular battery electric low floor model. Whilst still offering dual side charging, this bus can now adapt to depot infrastructure without sacrificing the current charging capabilities of the vehicle.
Part of the new E12 pantograph is a 399kWh new generation battery which maintains the same LifeP04 battery chemistry that has previously proven to be not only safe but reliable in service. The additional capacity of this battery comes in the form of a change in pack design which allows for more cells to be added, thus increasing the storage capacity and decreasing the number of packs from 10 to 9. This gives the vehicle the ability to be charged at 600amps /450kW from the pantograph charger. Bringing charging time from a state of charge 20% to 100% to 42 minutes.