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BEIJING, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

As one of the leader in the commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell buses in

the global field, FOTON has already delivered over 1,000 units hydrogen fuel

cell buses to its customers across the globe. With a proven track record in

delivering highly reliable and environmentally-friendly performances, all

together these zero-carbon-emission vehicles have accumulated a total mileage

of over 13 million kilometers. Thanks to its relentless hard work in the past

decade, FOTON has successfully developed a hydrogen fuel cell system that allow

buses to achieve zero carbon emissions.

Benefit from mature hydrogen fuel cell technology and commercial operation

experience, more customers has added FOTON to public transportation system to

grow green fleet of sustainable transport solutions, FOTON in Australia is an

example. On August, 18, two units of Foton AUV hydrogen fuel cell buses were

officially handed over to Kelsian Group, added to Transit Systems growing green

fleet of sustainable transport solutions, which now includes 60 electric buses

and two hydrogen buses – making Transit Systems, which is part of the Kelsian

Group, Australia's most experienced sustainable public transport operator. As

the first hydrogen fuel cell bus brand entering Australian market, FOTON

hydrogen powered buses are expected to operate commercially soon, ushering in a

brand new era of public transportation for local residents.

"The arrival of FOTON hydrogen fuel cell buses marks a new milestone for us,

positioning us as the most environmentally friendly bus operator in Australia.

By working closely with Australian government, we are committed to playing a

key role in achieving sustainable development", said Clint Feuerherdt, CEO of

Kelsian Group. "FOTON is definitely making history in building green public

transport in Australia", Greg Balkin stressed, COO of Transit Systems.

FOTON has already realized commercial operation in the whole industrial chain,

ranging from hydrogen production, storage, transportation to refilling. In

2008, its first generation hydrogen fuel cell buses successfully accomplished

their transportation tasks during Beijing Olympic Games. In 2022, its fifth

generation fuel cell buses again appeared at Beijing Winter Olympic Games,

becoming the largest hydrogen fuel cell bus fleet ever serving the high-profile

event.

Featuring lighter body weight, more loading capacity and longer continuous

driving distances, Foton new energy vehicles, which fully represent

zero-emission transportation solutions, are blazing a new trail for the global

transportation market.

SOURCE: FOTON INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD, BEIJING

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