Hybrid buses to serve Summer Davos in Dalian
Published: 11 Aug 2009 18:17:44 PSTShanghai, August 11 (Gasgoo.com) A new type of hybrid power bus that can cuts fuel use by 30% will go into service during the upcoming Summer Davos Forum starting September 10 in northeast China's coastal city of Dalian, xinhuanet.com reported.
"The hybrid power bus does not give off fumes when starting or going down a slope," said Zhao Zhongmin, design chief of FAW Bus and Coach Co., Ltd. The bus, which meets Euro III emission standards, uses only 30 liters of fuel every 100 kilometers and discharges 20% less of emissions.
Half of the bus's cost, or 400,000 yuan ($58,560), will be covered by government subsidy. To promote R&D and manufacture of more eco-friendly vehicles, China is offering subsidies for hybrid bus trial in 13 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Changchun, Dalian and Shenzhen.
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