Golden Dragon manufactures first Ebusco carbon fiber articulated electric bus for Europe

Golden Dragon and Ebusco have completed the first carbon fiber electric bus produced at Golden Dragon’s Longhai plant.

The milestone was celebrated on 7 July in Xiamen, where the two companies also signed a strategic cooperation agreement to expand their collaboration in the European zero-emission bus market,. as reported on Chinese trade media Chinabuses.

The partnership builds on a relationship that began in 2012, when Golden Dragon and the Dutch manufacturer first started working together on electric bus projects for Europe.

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First carbon fiber articulated bus completed at Longhai plant

The first vehicle produced under the renewed cooperation is an 18-metre articulated battery-electric bus developed for the European market. Manufacturing took place at Golden Dragon’s Longhai facility.

According to Chinabuses, the vehicle combines Ebusco’s design and lightweight body technology with Golden Dragon’s manufacturing capabilities. Senior representatives from both companies attended the ceremony together with customers from France, highlighting the project’s focus on the European market.

In brief

• What milestone did Golden Dragon and Ebusco achieve? The companies completed the first Ebusco 3.0 electric bus manufactured at Golden Dragon’s Longhai plant.
• What type of vehicle was produced? An 18-metre articulated battery-electric bus featuring a carbon fiber body.
• Why is carbon fiber used? According to Ebusco, it reduces vehicle weight by around 30%, improving energy efficiency and driving range.
• What is the focus of the partnership? The cooperation is aimed at manufacturing electric buses for the European market.

During the event, Golden Dragon and Ebusco also formalised a strategic cooperation agreement intended to deepen their industrial partnership beyond the current production programme. Within the relation, Ebusco contributes vehicle design expertise, product development capabilities and market presence in Europe, while Golden Dragon provides manufacturing capacity, industrial processes and quality management.

The companies stated that future cooperation will extend beyond vehicle production towards longer-term collaboration covering manufacturing, supply chain integration and aftersales support. Industry partners including Gotion High-tech and Zhongfu Membranes & Water Technology are also involved in the programme, Chinabuses highlights.