On the morning of June 16, the hydrogen energy bus, with the hydrogen fuel cell products from Sinosynergy, was officially put into operation in Yunfu, making it the first city with a commercial passenger-carrying hydrogen energy bus demonstration line.
 
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News from this report (Journalist: Qu Yunbo, Correspondent: Peng Chang): At 7:30 a.m. yesterday, the first long-awaited commercial passenger-carrying hydrogen energy bus demonstration line in China was officially put into operation in Yunfu.
 
In the Silao Area of Foshan (Yunfu) Industrial Transfer Industrial Park, a formal operation ceremony was held for the first commercial passenger-carrying hydrogen energy bus demonstration line (Q101 Line). The Headquarters Special for Foshan to Help Yunfu, all staff of Park Management Committee, the relevant persons in charge of Foshan-Yunfu New Energy Transportation Investment Development Co., Ltd., Yunfu Feichi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., Guangdong Nation Synergy Hydrogen Power Technology Co. Ltd., and Yunfu Bus Co., Ltd., and provincial and municipal news media and representatives from all sectors of society (nearly 200 people) witnessed the historic moment of the ceremony.
 

 
During the period, the organizer also conducted a driving test, and the representatives participating in the event sit in the hydrogen fuel electric bus to experience the comfort created by high technology. Taking the bus for the first time, these representatives and citizens said, "The space inside the bus is large, and it is comfortable when we are taking it. There are barrier-free passages, which is pretty humanized." They highly praised the hydrogen energy bus, believing that the bus was more stable, more comfortable and safer than the common bus. To celebrate the official operation of the hydrogen energy bus demonstration line, Foshan-Yunfu New Energy applied for the issuance of the Commemorative Stamp for Operation of Hydrogen Energy Bus Demonstration Line and postcards. Citizens who get postcards can take the bus once for free.
 

 
It is learned that the hydrogen fuel electric bus with the HD-7 proton exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cell, which is the latest Ballard's product with the most advanced technology and the most stable performance in the world, is adopted. Thanks to the "zero" exhaust (the emission is water), the new vehicle becomes the first one without secondary pollution. In the bus demonstration line, the first bus departs from Jinshan Passenger Terminal at 7:30 every morning, and the last bus returns at 4 p.m., with about 50 minutes for each bus. The single trip of the demonstration line is about 65 kilometers, and the fee is charged by sections. The starting price is 2 yuan and the maximum is 7 yuan.
 
Liang Bin introduced that in terms of the first commercial passenger-carrying hydrogen energy bus demonstration line in China, while advocating green travel, the company will set Jinshan Passenger Terminal and Silao Station as the first and last station of the route respectively. The line mainly passes through hub stations such as Hekou, Yunfu East Station of the Nanning-Guangzhou High-speed Railway, Yunfu New District, Xiadong, etc., which can provide convenient, safe and comfortable travel routes for citizens in Yunfu.
 

Accelerating the Promotion and Application of Hydrogen Energy Public Transportation to Build Green Transportation
- Interview with Liang Bin, the Deputy General Manager of Foshan-Yunfu New Energy Transportation Investment Development Co., Ltd.

 
On the morning of June 16, the first long-awaited commercial passenger-carrying hydrogen energy bus demonstration line in China was officially put into operation in Yunfu. Liang Bin said in an interview to reporters that the hydrogen energy urban bus truly achieved "zero emission and zero pollution" throughout the entire process. By adhering to the concept of "building green transportation and provide safe and convenient travel services”, The company will accelerate the demonstration and application of hydrogen energy buses in Foshan and Yunfu, so that citizens of can enjoy the convenience of pollution-free green travel as soon as possible.
 

 

 
Liang Bin introduced to reporters: "The hydrogen energy bus is environment-friendly and safe, with high energy density, high conversion efficiency, and wide range of use. The bus will replace conventional fossil energy vehicles and become universally applied, which plays a significant role in reducing air pollution, improving the urban environment, and reducing energy consumption." Since the trial operation of the hydrogen energy bus demonstration line in Sanshui District of Foshan City and Yuncheng District of Yunfu City, Foshan-Yunfu New Energy has launched 12 and 10 hydrogen energy buses on the hydrogen energy bus demonstration line of Sanshui District and Yuncheng District respectively, with the cumulative range exceeding 34,000 kilometers and 27,000 kilometers. Through joint monitoring and analysis by a cooperative team of domestic and foreign experts, the main monitoring indicators and complete vehicle performance have reached the international advanced level, vehicle safety and technology are mature, and the stability of the hydrogen energy system are guaranteed.
 
Liang Bin introduced that Foshan-Yunfu New Energy has promoted the passenger-carrying operation of hydrogen energy bus demonstration lines in Sanshui District and Yuncheng District in accordance with the relevant work arrangements of the municipal party and government joint meetings of Foshan and Yunfu; the company has secured the road transport operation license between the two places pursuant to the laws and regulations, and has got approval for the hydrogen energy bus demonstration line and fare standards. At the same time, upon the request of the Work Conference of Research on Hydrogen Energy Industry Development in Yunfu, the company will carry out the comprehensive market survey, to estimate the operating costs of the existing hydrogen energy bus, and will strengthen the communication with the Municipal Transportation Bureau, Guangdong Jiangmen Automobile Transportation Group Co., Ltd., etc., to jointly formulate a practical and highly operable TC operation plan under the premise of satisfying "operation requirements, vehicle and equipment requirements, service requirements, driving requirements, operation assessment, and profitability.”
 
Liang Bin also said that the company will take advantage of the accelerated development of the commercialization of hydrogen energy and fuel cell industries in China, to facilitate and improve the construction of hydrogen energy transportation infrastructure, and promote the popularization of green and environmentally-friendly hydrogen energy urban bus and other types of hydrogen energy vehicles, so as to make greater contributions to the people's green travel. In terms of the future route promotion and the construction planning of hydrogen refueling station, the company will, in accordance with the work deployment of municipal party committees and governments of Foshan and Yunfu on the hydrogen energy industry, accelerate the opening of 1-2 hydrogen energy city bus demonstration operation lines in each of the five districts of Foshan city. In addition, the company will construct 1-2 hydrogen refueling stations, and implement the “one line, one station” plan in all counties (cities, districts) of Yunfu. Specifically, the company will open 1 hydrogen energy bus demonstration line for each area, and construct 1 hydrogen refueling station, so as to accelerate demonstration and application of hydrogen energy bus.
 

Higher Safety Factor of Hydrogen Fuel Electric Bus
- Interview with Liu Zhixiang, the Director of R&D Technology Center of Sinosynergy
 Reported by Qu Yunbo

 
In the exhibition hall of Guangdong Nation Synergy Hydrogen Power Technology Co. Ltd., citizens can learn about the operating principles and processes of hydrogen fuel cells. "Everyone is focusing on the hydrogen safety of hydrogen fuel vehicles. Regarding this issue, domestic and foreign authorities have conducted a lot of experiments, and concluded that hydrogen fuel electric vehicles are even safer than fuel vehicles", Liu Zhixiang, the Director of R&D Technology Center of Sinosynergy, observed in the interview.
 
He introduced that Ballard Power Systems Inc., established in 1979, is a global leader in proton exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cell technology. Ballard's latest product HD-7, currently the most technologically advanced and stable product in the world, is used in the hydrogen fuel electric bus. During the operation of the hydrogen fuel electric bus, hydrogen and oxygen, not directly burned, generate electricity through an electrochemical reaction, so as to drive the vehicle. At the same time, hydrogen, as a fugitive gas, will diffuse upwards quickly. Even if it catches fire, the flame will spray upwards, causing no fire to the complete vehicle. In contrast, oil from the conventional fuel vehicle will flow downwards, easily resulting in fire on the complete vehicle, thus causing casualties. Therefore, the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle has a higher safety factor.
 
Liu Zhixiang said that in addition to the characteristics of green and environmental protection, the hydrogen fuel electric bus is equipped with more reliable parts and aluminum space frame, making the body lighter, and is provided with humanized design. The hydrogen energy is stored on the roof to prevent hydrogen from leakage and accumulation, and safety devices and measures are developed to avoid explosions and fires due to impact, high temperature and high pressure. So we take detailed safety precautions. It is only a matter of time before new energy vehicles replace conventional ones using gasoline and diesel. We must quickly catch up with the changes of the times.
 

 
"The vehicle is moving. Please pay attention to your safety. The next stop is Xiadong. Please get ready to get off." Yesterday, the first commercial passenger-carrying hydrogen energy bus demonstration line in China was officially put into operation. With the start of the quiet power system, the bus steadily departed from the Foshan (Yunfu) Industrial Transfer Industrial Park, formally ushering in its hydrogen energy travel.
 
The Bus driver Zhang Qitian said: "The hydrogen accounts for 78% and the electric energy 66% of the total energy. Accordingly, it is feasible to drive the bus directly without refueling hydrogen." Before starting the bus, he checked the condition of the vehicle, finding that instead of having "booming" sound like the conventional bus, the "quiet" hydrogen energy bus could "run" easily.
 
"It is very comfortable to drive the hydrogen energy bus. Not only is it quiet, but it is all designed with electronic automatic gears," Zhang Qitian told reporters excitedly. Finally, after driving the bus for many years, he has witnessed that the long-awaited hydrogen energy bus has been officially put into operation. The hydrogen energy bus is more stable and safer than the conventional bus.
 
Along the way, the hydrogen energy bus was almost noiseless from turning to speeding-up, and the ride was less bumpy even when the vehicle was passing through potholed road, impressing the passengers with its stability. Zhang Qitian told reporters, "The full airbag shock absorber is used, allowing the body to automatically rise and fall, thus alleviating the bumpy feeling.”
 
In addition to its stability, the space and sophisticated configuration of the hydrogen energy bus are also very impressive. Before getting on the bus, the reporter found that a barrier-free short-span entrance design is adopted for the door opened. If the foldable seat in the middle of the bus is folded, the internal space will be greatly increased. The cushioned seats, all-round video surveillance, the Lingnantong credit-card consumption system, the automatic stop broadcast system and the excellent air-conditioning exhaust system all provide passengers with comfortable, safe and convenient experience.
 
Inside the bus, the slogan "Green Travel, Civilized Ride" is particularly eye-catching. At the rear, the reporter observed that the two pipes were discharging not gas, but pure water, which could be drunk directly. Without the turbid smell of gasoline, passengers are more comfortable and refreshed.
 
Hydrogen energy, a word that is often talked but intangible, is now integrated in the hydrogen energy bus in Yunfu. Throughout the journey, the new bus, from the exterior to the interior, is not much different from an ordinary passenger car. There is no weird technological appearance, but full of subtle comfort.
 

 
Since June 16, a brand-new green and environmentally-friendly bus has been officially running between the urban and rural thoroughfares of Yunfu. The 5 hydrogen-energy fuel cell urban buses put into operation in the first phase mark the beginning of the hydrogen energy era in Yunfu, which symbolizes that Yunfu has reached a new level for its development in terms of hydrogen energy application.
 
With regard to the utilization of hydrogen energy, in the field of public transportation, Yunfu's leading position in the province and even in China undoubtedly owes to the introduction and development of the hydrogen energy industry by the Foshan (Yunfu) Industrial Transfer Park in recent years. The ultra-conventional construction and rapid development of the hydrogen energy industrial base provides the necessary support and guarantee for Yunfu to pioneer the entry into the hydrogen energy era in the aspect of public transportation. It is well known that the city is shaped by the industry. For Yunfu, the process starts with a new type of green and environmentally-friendly public transportation.
 
It is safe to predict that hydrogen energy, which is regarded as the clean energy with the most development potential in the 21st century, will affect and change the future of Yunfu City beyond public transportation as the industry is introduced and developed. Furthermore, change in the public transportation is only the beginning of the great changes of future cities.
 
We are determined to build a leading core cluster area of hydrogen-energy industry chains in China, enhance clean energy vehicle manufacturing and auto parts industry as a leader in Guangdong, and top the scale and output value of hydrogen energy industry clusters in China. With the gradual introduction and agglomeration of upstream and downstream supporting equipment manufacturing projects regarding hydrogen energy, the realization of the above-mentioned construction goals of the Foshan (Yunfu) Industrial Transfer Park, and the formulation of the grand blueprint, the research, development and utilization of hydrogen energy not only facilitates the introduction of new industries and the adjustment and optimization of industrial structure in Yunfu, but also broadens the vision of urban development, leading to a dramatic transformation in the import of talents, funds, ideas, thinking, and concepts of the city, and even in the thinking and development mode which keeps pace with the times. All this will undoubtedly have a more profound impact on Yunfu.
 
Introducing the hydrogen energy bus in a city is an advocacy and practice of green public transportation; hydrogen energy is a recognized clean energy, which shall be used in the city more widely. The research, development and application of hydrogen energy industrialization is a necessary option under the concept of green city, and a concrete practice of the adherence to the new development concept. From this perspective and meaning, the reasonable application of the hydrogen energy lays a solid foundation for the bright future of Yunfu City.
 

 
At the hydrogen refueling station in the Foshan (Yunfu) Industrial Transfer Park, Tan Minglang, a technician in the station, told reporters, "The hydrogen energy bus is filled with hydrogen rather than oil. A passenger car requires 30 kg hydrogen in total. When the passenger car runs out of gas, it can be fully filled within 10-15 minutes, which allows it to travel for 300-400 kilometers." The station is provided with the mobile hydrogen refueling machine, which can be used for emergency if the hydrogen energy is used up.
 
"When refueling hydrogen, you must carefully record the bus filled and the hydrogen quality", the technician, who were refueling hydrogen energy bus in the hydrogen refueling station, said to the reporter. Before refueling the bus, the technician first eliminated the static electricity of the bus to ensure the safety of the refueling process, and then the technician connected the refueling pipe with the bus. Compared with the gas station, the hydrogen refueling station diffuses no smell of petrol in the whole process, which is rather clean.
 

Accumulating Experience for Orderly Promotion
- On hydrogen energy bus by a seasoned driver
News from our newspaper (Journalist: Lin Feng)

 
"I hope a new Yunfu is created in the field of hydrogen energy", Huang Jinhai, a senior bus driver, said on June 16. He couldn't hide his inner joy when talking about the prospect of the hydrogen energy bus. He told the reporter that once the various technical problems of hydrogen energy were solved, disruptive innovation would be achieved for the motor bus, truck and even future cars. We should make good use of this advantage, to turn Yunfu into a model in the field of hydrogen energy transportation in China.
 

 
On June 16, Huang Jinhai, who has 30 years of motor bus driving experience, arrived at the Jinshan Passenger Terminal in the city. At the rear of a hydrogen energy bus, he listened carefully to the sound of the bus engine. "The engine is quiet, the exhaust is not pungent, and the bus is environmentally friendly," he told the reporter. He drives buses between Yunfu and Shenzhen and Guangzhou all the year round. Although he has changed careers now, he still has deep feelings for passenger cars. Some cities in China are also applying hydrogen energy buses, but he thinks there is a greater advantage in Yunfu. Among them, the biggest advantage is technology and "convenience". First, in terms of technology, Yunfu has its own technology and production lines; in respect of "convenience", it means convenient maintenance, replacement of parts, convenient driving training, and convenient follow-up research and development. These features are unmatched by other cities. Second, we are currently building a national garden city and a modern ecological city, which provides a major opportunity for the promotion of the hydrogen energy bus and even the hydrogen energy truck.
 
Huang Jinhai said that after the operation of the hydrogen energy bus for a certain period, it was hoped that the municipal party committee, municipal government and relevant authorities would accumulate experience in a timely manner, improve weak links, develop freight and logistics, and even explore medium and short-distance passenger transportation if applicable. “It will be wonderful to build a few more hydrogen refueling stations in and around the urban area, facilitating hydrogen refueling for short- and medium-distance buses; in addition, if the consumption cost of hydrogen energy is affordable, all civilians will benefit," he said, "with one more hydrogen vehicle, Yunfu will be greener, and the sky we leave to future generations will be cleaner."