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On July 23, BYD signed an order with Golden Arrow, a premier bus operator in South Africa, to supply 120 electric buses. BYD’s electric buses have undergone an extensive period of rigorous testing with Golden Arrow since 2021. The delivery of the electric buses is scheduled to commence in December of this year, with plans for full delivery by the end of next year. 

The new fleet of 12.5-meter-long, 65-seat, electric buses are equipped with lithium iron phosphate batteries and incorporates BYD’s six-in-one controller, which integrates six critical components into one single compact module for enhanced efficiency and reliability. 

Based on BYD south Africa press release 

On July 22, the Minister of Industry and Technology, Turkey announced that BYD will build its plant and R&D center in Manisa Turkey. It will provide employment directly to 5 thousand people and 25 thousand. Manisa Province is located in western Turkey.

BYD will invest USD one billion and establish a factory with an initial annual production capacity of 150 thousand electric vehicles and an R&D center for green technologies.

Based on press release from the government of Manisa

On July 22, FORVIA and BYD announced that they will expand their partnership into Europe. Building on their successful collaboration in Asia, they will now operate together in Hungary. FORVIA will spearhead the launch of BYD's first footprint in the region. This announcement follows the recent inauguration of a seat assembly plant in Thailand. 

Based on FORVIA press release