Golden Dragon and Ebusco Mark New Milestone with First Carbon Fiber Electric Bus
2026-07-07 Source：www.chinabuses.org
Summarize：XIAMEN, China — Today, Golden Dragon Bus and Ebusco celebrated a landmark achievement: the completion of the first Ebusco bus at Golden Dragon s Longhai Plant, alongside the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement
XIAMEN, China — Today, Golden Dragon Bus and Ebusco celebrated a landmark achievement: the completion of the first Ebusco bus at Golden Dragon's Longhai Plant, alongside the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement.
The ceremony marked the latest chapter in a partnership that dates back to 2012, when the two companies first began collaborating on the European new energy bus market. Over the past decade, both sides have deepened their mutual understanding and built a solid foundation of trust through years of joint exploration.
Mr.Lai Zhiyi, GM of Golden Dragon Bus Co., Ltd(L), Mr.Peter, Founder and Co-CEO of Ebusco(R)
"Today's ceremony carries great significance for both Golden Dragon and Ebusco," said a Golden Dragon representative at the event. "It is not only the completion of one bus, but also a concentrated demonstration of the results of international cooperation. It is not only a project milestone, but also a new starting point for both parties to jointly serve the high-end European new energy bus market."
The first bus — 18-meter articulated electric bus built to meet the rigorous demands of the European market — was produced at Golden Dragon's state-of-the-art Longhai Plant, which serves as the company's manufacturing base for high-end global markets. The vehicle incorporates European design and innovation with Chinese manufacturing excellence, reflecting the complementary strengths of both partners.
Why Golden Dragon?
In an exclusive interview with Chinabuses.org, Ebusco Founder Peter explained the rationale behind the partnership and the technology that sets this bus apart.
"We are now introducing a completely carbon fiber body — meaning a lot of weight saving, around 30 percent, and a lot of energy saving while operating the bus," Peter said.
When asked why Ebusco chose Golden Dragon as its manufacturing partner, he pointed to the company's advanced capabilities: "Why we choose Golden Dragon for this is mainly because we can see, of course, they have one of the newest factories facilities on electric bus production, but also they can meet our quality standards in all different aspects."
The lightweight carbon fiber body, combined with Golden Dragon's manufacturing precision, results in a vehicle that offers lower energy consumption and extended range — critical factors for European operators who prioritize total cost of ownership and sustainability.
Ebusco, a Dutch pioneer in zero-emission electric buses and sustainable mobility solutions, brings deep market insight, innovative design capability, and customer relationships in Europe. Golden Dragon contributes a mature vehicle manufacturing system, stable quality control, experience in complex project delivery, and the strength of China's new energy bus industry chain.
"The successful completion of the first Ebusco bus at Golden Dragon's Longhai Plant fully demonstrates that the teams of both parties have established an effective working mechanism in technical communication, process transformation, production organization, quality control, and project coordination," the Golden Dragon representative added. "This bus is the result of the joint efforts of both teams, and it also reflects the strong support of industry chain partners such as Gotion High-tech and Zhongfu Membranes&Water Technology."
The ceremony was witnessed by senior leaders from both Golden Dragon and Ebusco, together with end users from France, underscoring the growing interest in Chinese-manufactured electric buses among European operators.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, both companies aim to deepen their cooperation — moving from a single project to sustained collaboration, from product manufacturing to full-chain coordination, and from vehicle delivery to long-term market service. They also plan to work with partners including Gotion High-tech and and Zhongfu Membranes&Water Technology to build a more open, efficient, and green new energy bus industry ecosystem.
"We believe that European innovative design, Chinese high-end manufacturing, and the coordinated support of global industry chain partners will create a stronger force for cooperation," the Golden Dragon representative concluded. "As long as we remain customer-oriented, quality-driven, and innovation-led, we will be able to make this project solid, successful, and sustainable, and we will be able to create greater value in the global new energy public transport market."
The first bus is destined for the European market, where it will be tested against the region's stringent standards for safety, comfort, reliability, and sustainability — and where it will serve as a testament to what global cooperation can achieve in the transition to zero-emission mobility.
About Golden Dragon Bus
Founded in 1992, Golden Dragon Bus is a leading Chinese bus manufacturer with a global footprint. The company's products serve urban public transport, tourism, intercity travel, and staff commuting across multiple countries and regions worldwide.
About Ebusco
Ebusco is a Dutch innovator in zero-emission electric buses and sustainable mobility solutions, specializing in lightweight design, electric platforms, and customer-focused product development for the European market.
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