On October 11, 2024, The event "Hanover Ceremony of Zhongtong Green Energy Bus and Global Launching of N12D Double-Decker Electric Bus" between Shandong Heavy Industry Group (SHIG) and Jardine Cycle & Carriage Group (JC&C) was held in Singapore.

Kang Yiming, Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore

Attending the event were Mr. Kang Yiming, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, Mr. Fu Xiaohui, Chief Representative of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Secretary General of the Chinese Enterprise Association in Singapore, Mr. Man Shengang, Chairman of SHIG Group, Mr. Zhang Gengsheng, Deputy General Director of SHIG Group and Mr. Benjamin Birks, General Director of Jardine Cycle & Carriage Group, along with many leaders and guests from all sides.

Man Shengang, Chairman of SHIG Group

As a crystallization of technological innovation in recent years, the Zhongtong N12D double-decker electric bus has redefined the new standard for China's new energy buses with its unique design, superior quality and high performance. The delivery of a series of Zhongtong new energy buses to Singapore is one of the major achievements of SHIG Group in the global high-end vehicle market, demonstrating the leading technical level in product quality and technological innovation, and strongly promoting the development of green transportation in Singapore.

The World's First Double Decker Electric Bus N12D Zhongtong

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Group (JC&C) headquartered in Singapore is an investment company focused on the dynamic economies like Indonesia and Vietnam. JC&C's investment portfolio includes leading businesses in various sectors in these countries. Currently, JC&C is a strategic investor holding 26.6% of the shares in THACO - the leading truck and bus manufacturing and assembling company in Vietnam.

Benjamin Birks, General Director of Jardine Cycle & Carriage Group

SHIG’s product portfolio and matrix brand in  multi-industry will bring more opportunities to global partners and customers. In the future, more products of Group will serve the Singapore, Vietnam and Southeast Asian markets, helping the local economy become Greener, moving towards a zero-carbon society and sustainable development.

Handover Ceremony of Zhongtong Green Energy Bus Batch between SHIG Group and JC&C Group​

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