Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Visits BAIC to Explore FOTON Commercial Vehicle Solutions

On November 8, a delegation led by Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment of Cuba, visited BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (BAIC New Energy) in Beijing.

The delegation included Cuban government officials and staff from the Cuban Embassy in China, as well as representatives from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Foreign Affairs Office of the Beijing Municipal People's Government.

Liu Guanqiao, Party Secretary and Chairman of BAIC New Energy; Song Jun, Deputy Party Secretary and General Manager; Qi Xiaohui, Deputy General Manager of BAIC International; and Wu Zongtian, President of FOTON's Overseas Business Division, accompanied the delegation.

During the visit, the Cuban delegation viewed six representative FOTON commercial vehicle models and learned about their key features and applications. The presentation covered both pure electric and mild hybrid technologies for different transport needs.

For passenger transport, the Ouhui BJ6730 minibus is designed for urban and rural public transport and short-distance passenger services. The Ouhui BJ6122 intercity coach features a full-load-bearing body structure and air suspension to improve comfort and safety on long-distance journeys.

The Ouhui BJ6129 series of low-entry electric city buses is equipped with a 352.08 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, offering a driving range of more than 300 km under specified operating conditions. Its low-entry design also makes boarding and exiting easier for passengers.

For sanitation and logistics, the PROCO 18-ton low-entry refuse compactor has a 200 kWh battery and a 14 m³ waste container. It can operate continuously for up to eight hours and is designed for urban waste collection and transportation.

The DAYSTAR electric light truck offers 18.522 m³ of cargo space, making it suitable for express delivery, general freight and cold-chain transportation.

The TUNLAND V9 pickup is powered by a 2.0T engine paired with a 48V mild hybrid system, delivering a peak torque of 450 N·m. It also features a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive, helping it handle challenging road conditions and a range of transport tasks.

During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Pérez-Oliva introduced new measures taken by the Cuban government to promote economic and social development. He said these measures would create new investment and business opportunities for Chinese companies.

Liu Guanqiao introduced BAIC Group's development history, core technologies and overseas business operations to the delegation.

Both sides exchanged views on potential cooperation and discussed opportunities for mutually beneficial business partnerships.

The visit provided an opportunity for BAIC and the Cuban delegation to explore potential cooperation in the commercial vehicle sector and other areas of business.

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