Yutong Makes Strong Showing at Busworld Europe 2025 - CleanTechnica

At Busworld Europe 2025, Chinese manufacturer Yutong Bus made a significant impact by unveiling four new electric bus series under the theme “Think Eco, Move Green” and winning seven prestigious awards. Notably, the U15 city bus won the Grand Award Bus, outperforming established competitors like Daimler’s eCitaro, while the T14E coach secured the Grand Award Coach. Additional accolades included Labels of Excellence in safety, ecology, and design, as well as a Gold Prize for Yutong’s Link+ fleet management system, highlighting the company's comprehensive approach to both hardware and software solutions. Yutong’s key technological innovation is its EV Long-Life Technology, which claims a 15-year lifespan or 1.5 million kilometers for both vehicle and battery, potentially addressing the electric bus industry's common issue of battery degradation and replacement costs. However, these longevity claims require validation through years of diverse real-world operational data, especially given Europe's varied climate conditions. The new models target specific