Quality Zev Bus & Electric City Bus factory

In the first three quarters of 2023, the overall national economy of China continued to recover and showed a positive growth rate of 5.2% in GDP. In the passenger vehicle market, total sales reached 512,000 units, with a year-on-year increase of 1.6%. However, the sales volume in the public transportation market experienced a decline, with a total of 14,278 units sold, representing a year-on-year decrease of 27.4%.   Amidst the escalating competition among domestic automotive manufacturers, Central Plantation One Passenger has made diligent efforts and successfully secured an order for 76 buses from Chengdu Longquan Public Transport. To ensure smooth production and delivery of the order by the end of November, under the leadership of General Manager Meng Guangzong, all department heads have collaborated closely, aiming to accomplish this project with high quality and specifications.   This achievement holds significant value in a fiercely competitive market. Central Plantation One Passenger demonstrates its strength and competitiveness in the field of bus production through team collaboration and hard work. This not only drives the growth and development of the company's business but also contributes to and influences the entire industry. Central Plantation One Passenger will continue to dedicate itself to providing high-quality products, meeting customer demands, and maintaining a leading position in the competitive market.   The following is the production process scene：                  Six large pieces are being precisely assembled through the body closing machine   The whole vehicle anticorrosive electrophoresis is completed, and the painting operation is prepared in the drying room                                               Final assembly circuit wiring                                                    The quality inspector is checking    

Congratulations to ZEVAUTO for winning the bid for the 2023 Longquan Public Bus Electric Bus Project.     Congratulations! On September 18th, Zhongzhi first bus chengdu co.,ltd(ZEVAUTO) received the winning notification, successfully winning the bid for the tender project of 76 new energy electric vehicles for Chengdu Longquan Public Bus Operation Co., Ltd. It is reported that during the bidding process, ZEVAUTO secured the favor and recognition of the evaluation experts and the bidding party due to its leading technical solutions, comprehensive after-sales support, and strong reputation and brand influence in the field of new energy commercial vehicles. This winning bid is an important achievement for ZEVAUTO, reflecting our company's years of dedicated efforts and continuous innovation in the field of new energy commercial vehicles. ZEVAUTO is committed to producing high-quality new energy electric buses to meet the demand for high-quality urban public transportation services, while promoting the development of urban transportation towards a green, low-carbon, and sustainable direction.   Since establishing its roots in Longquanyi District, Chengdu, ZEVAUTO has been deeply involved in the technological research and development of new energy commercial vehicles. To date, our company has successfully developed products such as hydrogen fuel cell urban buses, electric buses, and electric logistics vehicles. With an annual production scale of 8,000 units, ZEVAUTO has achieved leading indicators in the central and western regions.   As one of the designated guarantee units for the Chengdu Universiade new energy buses, ZEVAUTO 's "Blue Diamond" vehicles have been featured on CCTV News. our company actively embodies the green and low-carbon concept, optimizes intelligent driving, and improves passenger comfort, contributing to the successful completion of the Universiade. ZEVAUTO has received high praise from the Universiade Organizing Committee and delegations from various countries.     Moving forward, ZEVAUTO will spare no effort in preparing for production and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality new energy electric buses. Furthermore, our company will continuously enhance its research and development capabilities and manufacturing standards for new energy commercial vehicles. ZEVAUTO will strengthen its research teams and actively expand its portfolio of vehicle models to meet the diverse and personalized demands of the market.            

ZEVAUTO Vehicle is used as guarantee vehicle for the 31st International University Sports Federation (FISU) Summer World University Games.   The countdown to the Universiade has reached zero, fulfilling the three-year promise of youth! From July 28th to August 8th, 2023, the 31st World University Games will be held in Chengdu. The splendid and colorful opening and closing ceremonies, the resounding cheers of "Go, Chengdu!" echo in sports venues such as Dong'an Lake Sports Center and Phoenix Mountain Sports Center. University athletes from around the world swiftly converge in Chengdu, where high temperatures collide with youthful energy, igniting the entire city.   Environmental sustainability is one of the goals of this Universiade, and as an integral part of the transportation support team, Zhongzhi Yike has produced 263 pure electric buses for event-related transportation, serving as media and event vehicles. Additionally, 649 buses are deployed for urban transportation, providing convenient access for citizens to enjoy the games and ensuring a successful and exciting youth event.     To achieve the goal of "zero accidents" in vehicle operations, "zero delays" in event support, and "zero complaints" in high-quality service, Zhongzhi Yike has developed the "Chengdu Universiade Vehicle After-Sales Service Guarantee Plan." A dedicated team for Universiade service support has been established, led by the company's general manager, Meng Guang, as the head of the project leadership group. The technical support group is led by Zhang Zejun, the dean of the Research Institute, and the on-site service group is headed by Xu Song, the director of the After-Sales Service Department. The entire After-Sales Service Department is fully deployed to promptly address any vehicle issues or difficulties. In order to respond quickly and improve service speed, two 12-ton emergency rescue trailers and three Universiade service vehicles have been allocated. With 24-hour uninterrupted service, they work together to ensure the smooth operation of the vehicles.   The after-sales service managers are the frontline "warriors." They sacrifice the opportunity to watch the games and brave the scorching heat to stand their ground at important service points such as the Jiaozi Maintenance Plant, Dong'an Lake, and the Universiade Village. While athletes compete on the field, these managers silently but steadfastly build a strong network of vehicle support. Even as night falls, their presence can still be found in every corner of the parking lots, carefully inspecting each vehicle's parameters, conducting specialized safety checks, and serving the Universiade with their practical efforts and unwavering commitment. On August 3rd, 2023, Service Manager Wang Yongyin was honored with the title of "Daily Star" in the transportation support service. Building a scientific after-sales service system is crucial to withstand the challenges. Emphasis has been placed on technical training, and the training of maintenance workers at the repair plant was completed by the end of May. A compilation of "Common Troubleshooting Methods for Drivers" has been provided. Service managers are equipped with professional testing instruments and tools. Regular spare parts are deployed and reserved at the service points, and emergency plans for temporary and urgent spare parts are developed in collaboration with suppliers. Meanwhile, the company provides various heatstroke prevention and cooling drugs to the service managers, ensuring their well-being and allowing them to fully devote themselves to their work. During the Universiade support period, a total of 566 vehicle safety inspections were completed. The sharpness of a sword comes from grinding, and the fragrance of plum blossoms emerges from bitter cold. With a 12-day competition and three months of preparation, Zhongzhi Yike's solid quality in vehicle manufacturing, rooted in the field of new energy buses for over a decade, has earned praise from the organizing committee and all the citizens of Chengdu. The exceptional vehicle quality has withstood the test, while also accumulating valuable experience in providing transportation support for large-scale domestic sporting events!

"Zhongzhi First Bus shines at the 56th World Table Tennis Championships"   The 56th International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Table Tennis Team Championships, held from September 30th to October 9th, 2022, took place in Chengdu. The participating athletes showcased their passion and dedication on the court while also experiencing the unique characteristics and culture of Chengdu.   This event is another significant international competition hosted by China following the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The power of table tennis will once again illuminate the world, showcasing the spirit of unity and cooperation.   As the "host city," Chengdu fully implemented the concept of green, low-carbon, and environmentally friendly preparations for this event. The "ZEVAUTO" new energy buses shone brightly as special vehicles for transportation security during the tournament, ensuring a smooth and eco-friendly World Table Tennis Championships.   In the future, Zhongzhi First Bus will continue to practice the concept of green development and adhere to the dual-track approach of "pure electric + hydrogen fuel" to contribute to the promotion and industrial development of new energy vehicles. With stable and reliable products and fast, high-quality services, it will support urban public transportation and contribute to the solemn mission of achieving carbon peak and carbon neutrality.

  In August, Chengdu with the summer hot temperature, ZEVAUTO factory 5S improvement and the Visual based plan were growing vigorously under the leaders’concern and support. While the each workshop push the improvement, the production department chose the stamping workshop and the welding workshop The A line as the Sample test area, where put into great efforts, till now, the Sample test area has got obvious effect: 1. Stamping workshop has successfully introduced the visual billboard, overall planning for the four regions and four mold frame, nearly 250 sets various size of the molds, achieved the classification, zoning area location, match the name with the area, billboard instructions; even if the new employees can quickly and accurately find the mold storage location based on visual billboard, greatly improving the efficiency of the mold in stamping workshop, which save almost 70 square meters in the planning area than before. 2. the welding workshop of A line Sample test area has been completed this week, which achieve the partition of the production area, material area location, set station card and other related visual bill board introduction; the next step will be to achieve a warehouse to production station material demand distribution, improve production efficiency and solve the production site different from static and operation. At production site 5S and promote the work of visual thinking focused on building model, penetration model, replication model, let the sparks of fire can start a prairie fire, in a scene to achieve 5S level increased significantly. Production department official said that under the company leaders’ care, the later work will be "When you hoist the sails to cross the sea, you will ride the winds and cleave the waves. ", the production department will never fail to live up to the leadership of the company's trust and expectations, and strive to build first-class enterprise modernization management level of the scene.

Recently, 76 units pure electric city buses, including 12 m, 10.5 m, and 8.5 m, manufactured by Zhongzhi First Bus Chengdu Co., Ltd. for Chengdu Longquan Public Transport Operation Co., Ltd., have been mass-produced and delivered. The manufacturing process of this batch of vehicles takes "high standards and strict requirements" as the bottom line, and strictly controls the quality of the production process.  Our factory pay much attention on vehicle operation safety, adopting a large number of intelligent, informatization, and humanized configurations, such as intelligent dispatch systems, manual & automatic fire extinguishing devices, ADAS, electronic rearview mirrors, 360 degree panoramic imaging, etc. Greatly improves the safety of vehicle operation and reduces the labor intensity of drivers.   In terms of humanized design, the vehicle adopts a slanted leg seat and non floor armrest design, which is not only aesthetically advanced but also convenient for hygiene and cleaning, reducing hygiene blind spots. At the same time, the car is equipped with USB charging sockets, wireless disembarking doorbells, air purification devices, etc., which improve passenger convenience and comfort.

Recently, Zhongzhi First Bus Chengdu Co., Ltd. has completed the production and delivery  76 units electric urban buses for Longquan Public Transport Company in Chengdu. The three models include 12 m, 10.5 m, and 8.5m buses. The manufacturing of this batch of vehicles adheres to the principle of "high standards and strict requirements," ensuring strict control over the quality of the production process. The overall design of the vehicles features a red and white color scheme, presenting a simple and elegant aesthetic that seamlessly blends with the surrounding operational environment while ensuring high visibility and recognition. This batch of vehicles places great emphasis on operational safety and incorporates numerous intelligent, information-based, and user-friendly features. These include an intelligent dispatching system, integrated fire extinguishing device, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), electronic rearview mirrors, and 360-degree panoramic imaging. These features significantly enhance the safety of the vehicles during operation and reduce the workload for drivers.   In terms of user-friendly design, the vehicles are equipped with slanted-leg seats and non-floor-mounted armrests. This design not only enhances the aesthetics and modernity but also facilitates easy cleaning, reducing blind spots for sanitation. Moreover, the interior of the vehicles is equipped with USB charging ports, wireless passenger doorbells, air purification devices, and more, enhancing passenger convenience and comfort during their journey.   With the gentle winter sunshine and a light breeze, as this batch of new vehicles is gradually put into operation after delivery, urban public transportation services will be infused with fresh vitality, showcasing a completely new image and providing the residents of Longquanyi District with more convenient and efficient travel experiences.

On October 25, 2023, Zhongzhi First bus chengdu company was invited to participate in the "SVOLT 325Ah Cells SOP & Syndicated Financing Signing Ceremony" held at the Honeycomb Energy Factory in the eastern new area of Chengdu. During this event, General Manager Meng Guang of Zhongzhi led a team to attend. The activity mainly revolves around the anchoring of the "power battery+energy storage battery" dual wheel drive strategy of the honeycomb energy Chengdu project. The completion of this project effectively drives the rapid gathering of upstream and downstream key material and component enterprises, and accelerates the improvement of the industrial level in the eastern new area of Chengdu. For co construction, co integration, and sharing! Consolidate strong joint forces! Zhongzhi First bus is a local automobile manufacturing enterprise in Chengdu, and the battery is the power part of new energy vehicles. This time, we are invited to participate in a profound understanding of the development history and future development plans of Honeycomb Energy. At the event, Mr. Meng had in-depth exchanges with multiple partners of the Honeycomb Energy Storage Project, expressing appreciation for their joint advocacy of building a benchmark for regional collaborative industrial chain with lower costs, safer manufacturing structures, higher manufacturing efficiency, better consistent performance, and more stable delivery capabilities. In this event, Zhongzhi Fisrt bus 's 18 meter pure electric ferry bus with honeycomb energy batteries was unveiled on site, and its unique body received high attention. The first experimental prototype vehicle equipped with honeycomb energy batteries can better test battery performance, laying a certain foundation for future market cooperation and serving the surrounding markets of Chengdu.

"ZEVAUTO Vehicles" gallop on the "Intelligent Roads" On June 5, 2023, Chengdu Public Transportation Group Co., Ltd. held the "New Low-carbon Intelligence, Welcoming the Universiade" event at the first floor of Global Center in Chengdu. The event showcased new energy buses, featured on-site listening sessions, and unveiled new bus brands. The aim was to collect passenger feedback, enhance the bus riding experience, and present a fresh image of Chengdu's public transportation to the citizens.   To fully showcase the image of Zhongzhi First bus chengdu Co., Ltd. as an advanced manufacturing company and to firmly implement the concept of green development, the 12-meter pure electric "Blue King Kong" produced by Zhongzhi First bus made its appearance at the exhibition. This highlights the latest achievements and future prospects of high-quality development achieved through technological innovation. During the Universiade, this vehicle will primarily serve as a special transportation vehicle for the event, ensuring smooth transportation operations.   As an essential means of transportation for a city, buses play a vital role in promoting green travel. The 12-meter pure electric "Blue King Kong" produced by Zhongzhi First bus Chengdu Co., Ltd. is equipped with lithium iron phosphate power batteries, providing a total capacity of 350.1 kWh. It only takes around 1.5 hours to charge and can travel over 280 kilometers under typical bus operating conditions, with a maximum speed of 69 kilometers per hour. The passenger seating design meets the requirements of a higher-level coach, accommodating 26 seats (seat width: 440mm, seat pitch: 660mm; aisle width: 1350mm in the middle of the vehicle and 465mm at the rear). The interior can be equipped with luggage racks, air purification and disinfection devices, single or dual-sided information screens, smoke alarm systems, and passenger counters, according to specific needs.   Zhongzhi first bus is actively engaged in vehicle production technological innovation, aiming to provide citizens with a more convenient and efficient bus travel experience. By offering higher quality and more efficient bus configurations, the company strives to enhance the attractiveness of public transportation and contribute to the development of green transportation. Looking ahead, Zhongzhi first bus will firmly grasp the opportunities presented by digitalization, contribute to the construction of intelligent and integrated public transportation, and enable "smart vehicles" to travel on the "intelligent roads" for a "happy journey."

Zevauto's hydrogen fuel cell buses have been delivered in large quantities to the public transportation system in Liu'an city.   On June 28, 2022, Zhongzhi's hydrogen fuel cell buses were delivered in bulk to Liu'an Public Transportation, marking another milestone for Zhongzhi first bus following the successful demonstration of hydrogen fuel cell buses in Chengdu Longquan Public Transportation. This delivery of the order will provide the citizens of Liu'an with a more convenient and environmentally friendly mode of transportation.   Hydrogen energy possesses the characteristics of zero emissions, long-range capability, and high convenience, making it a crucial direction for the future development of new energy vehicles. Especially this year, both the national and local governments have introduced various policies to support the development of hydrogen energy transportation. Hydrogen energy has gained momentum, and the operation and promotion of hydrogen fuel cell buses have become the trend. Zhongzhi first bus has actively responded to this call, swiftly positioning itself in the new energy vehicle industry chain. The company focuses on the matching of the complete vehicle system, system solutions, fuel cell system structural design, and pipeline technology for hydrogen fuel cell buses. After multiple rounds of research and development, Zhongzhi fisrt bus has acquired advanced core technologies in China.   This hydrogen fuel cell bus is the first batch of results from the collaboration between Zhongzhi First bus and Tomorrow Hydrogen. It only takes 10-15 minutes to fully refuel the hydrogen-powered bus, and it can travel up to 600 kilometers, meeting the demands of most urban passenger transportation scenarios. It is environmentally friendly, sustainable, and offers long-lasting operation.   Hydrogen energy is an important direction in the new energy revolution, and Zhongzhi First bus will continue to make unremitting efforts, strive for excellence, and continuously create core products and high-quality offerings. We aim to embrace the scrutiny of various sectors of society with the best possible posture.

After several months of elaborate research and development, testing, debugging improvement. In February, 2016, Zhong Zhi New Energy Vehicle (hereinafter referred to as ZEV) two wheel-side drive buses successfully carried out the automobile brake performance, automobile radio disturbance characteristics, stable roll angle, automotive anti lock braking performance test in the National Automobile Quality Supervision & Inspection Center (Chong Qing) . After several days continuously testing, the vehicle performance and indicators are perfect performance, which had withstood the test of a variety of environments.   National Automobile Quality Supervision & Inspection Center (Chong Qing) is a national level quality inspection center which is accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS). The Chong Qing center had undertook the type test and Compulsory test of the whole vehicles including the buses, passenger cars, van, trucks, trailer, special vehicles, etc.   The perfect performance of ZEV tested products further verified the reliability, safety, and environment. ZEV as a new growing company aims at the high standard national vehicles, insisting on pursuing the best quality all the time. We are not only adapting the advanced technological process, but also improving the quality through the rigorous testing, ZEV always with conscientiousness to offer the customers more perfect products worldwide.

  Recently, 9 wheel-side drive and 2 direct-drive type electric buses and 3 compartment type logistic models of Zhongzhi Vehicle are listed on 283 batch "vehicle production enterprises and products directory" announcement of the national MIT, opening the market of Zhongzhi Vehicle’s independent research and development new energy buses.   Zhongzhi Vehicle positively responses to the call of the national energy saving and environmental protection. It devoted to researching and developing new energy vehicles since last year, launching wheel -side drive buses, electric logistics vehicles, electric vans and other new energy models.   At present, 6,8,10m wheel-side drive electric city buses equipped with Lianteng motor and controller, Godsend LiFePo battery. The battery has a long service life with capacity from 64 to 162kwh. Electric van uses the ternary lithium battery. Battery capacity reaches 43kwh. The van can be directly charged by 220v power and a full charge will take 5 hours. The energy cost is 85% lower compared with conventional bus powered by gasoline. It not only saves customers a lot of money but also environment friendly, almost zero emission. The logistics van can completely meet the needs of the post, logistics, courier and other industries, as well as the vast majority of urban and rural residents. Now we have received 500 units order of this model. It brings profit for the enterprise and also contributes for energy saving and environmental protection.   Zhongzhi Vehicle keeps its technical innovation and independent research and development. Our product covers city bus, tourism coach, logistics van, airport shuttle bus and caravan of the market segment. We also focus on passenger car and commercial vehicle, specializing in new energy vehicle researching and producing. In the future, there will be more new model enter the market.

Recently, there was good news that ZEV got 825 units new energy buses project in Chengdu, of which 400 units will serve the project of the 2022 Chengdu Universiade.   In order to protect the blue sky, Chengdu has vigorously promoted new energy vehicles, continuously selected as the national demonstration city for the promotion & application of new energy vehicles, establish a sound system and mechanism for promoting the use of new-energy vehicles, constantly improved the supporting policies and measures system, and actively created a good promotion and use environment. It is reported that by 2025, Chengdu will strive to basically realize the electrification of vehicles in public areas.     The public bidding procurement of Chengdu Public Transport Group attracted many domestic mainstream bus enterprises to bid. After several rounds of competition, ZEV successfully won the bid with the first place in the total score of the bidding results, and finally won 825 new energy bus orders.   The 825 buses won by ZEV this time are all 12-meter-low entrance standing urban new energy buses. This model is the 12-meter product of ZEV new energy bus series. The company adheres to the research and development concept of "high starting point, strict standards", ensures the competitiveness of the industry, pays attention to the details of the model to achieve the goal of "ride is enjoy, drive is at ease, operation is satisfied", and is the model of the new generation of urban bus.

On October 9th, ZEVAUTO Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus successfully completed the task of safeguarding the 2019 Beijing International Horticultural Exposition. Hydrogen fuel cell buses drove into 8 towns and were responsible for picking up the masses attending the closing ceremony. Through practical operation, they brought a close range hydrogen science popularization promotion to the masses, It caught everyone's attention.

''6S'' management is an advanced management method. Under the leadership of Chair man of board Mr. Yu, Yantai Shuchi Bus Co.,Ltd established ''6S'' promotion committee. The committee appoints Mr. Yu as the Chairman and deputy general manager as the chairman to implement ''6S'' management comprehensively. Zhongzhi First Bus Chengdu Co.,Ltd headquarter has provided strong support to enhance the company’s management. On Feb 23rd 2016, The Navigator Consulting team settled in Shuchi to conduct systematic training of professional theory and combing with the production site to carry out practice teaching. It makes the implementation of ''6S'' theory more practical and speed up ''6S'' again. Under the instruction of Navigator Consulting team, workers gradually accept ''6S'' theory, create a good atmosphere of ''6S'' normal management, improve the understanding and participation enthusiasm. The company also placed instruction board in each workshop, warehouse and logistics department. Relative performance appraisal system is being perfected. At the same time, ''6S'' promotion committee conduct continuous inspection and supervision to make all stuff realize the importance, durability and long-term-effect of ''6S'' and to promote continuous self improvement making ''6S'' site management gradually embark on the right way. In 2016, when Shuchi received larger new energy bus orders. Under heavy production pressure, we overcome the difficulties and make full use of spare time to carry out ''6S'' promotion and training. After a season’s effort, ''6S'' promotion work has gained gratifying achievements. While we are making such progress, we also found some deficiencies which helps us have a deep understanding of ''6S'' management. It is a long term and arduous task. It needs everyone’s participate and improvement. We believe that under the leadership of Chairman Yu and with the effort of all stuff, continuous improvement of "6S" management will make enterprise management towards a higher level, to lay a solid foundation to lean production management and promote rapid development of Shuchi, to improve the enterprise's core competition force!

Recently, Zhongzhi First Bus Co.,Ltd has signed 7,600 units sales agreement with Cathay blue-sky and 4,000 units with Hangzhou Lvtian New Energy Automobile Co.,Ltd. Bus model including coach bus, electric city bus and logistics van covering Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Hunan, Hubei and other markets.

On 3rd-6th,November,ZEV AUTO attends the 16th Western China International Fair(WCIF),with 4 models, Full aluminum city bus, electric airport shuttle bus, electric mini bus and electric "Coaster”, it attracts a lot of customers on the fair and receives very good feedbacks. ZEV AUTO exhibits and promotes these models with high standard, large scale and full series once again.   ZEV has attracted much attention from related government leaders, customers from domestic and abroad and social circles. CCTV, SCTV, CDTV and other Medias conducted interviews and reports about the new products and technology of ZEV AUTO. Especially, the wholly flat and low floor technology, wide passageways, ultra-space, confirmable experience andetc has been highly spoken by the visitors and experiencers. It inspires everyone in ZEV AUTO who has ‘ZEV dream’ as core to produce the quality new energy buses and serving for social livelihood!   The 16th WCIF, themed by "Western China, Opportunities for the World", The provincial governor Mr. Yinli Presided over the opening ceremony.State Councilor Mr.WangYong,German Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of economy and energy Mr.Gabrielle, Sichuan Provincial Party Secretary Mr.WangDongming,Chairman of the German economic Asia Pacific Mr.Lienhard, Vice Minister of Commerce Mr.QianKeming, German president of industry and Commerce ShiWeizhe attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches respectively. GuiZhou Provincial governor Mr.SunZhigang and the Deputy Director of the State development and Reform Commission Mr. ZhangYong attended the opening ceremony.