HANOI, Vietnam – On July 22, the Global Partner Conference & Green Intelligent Product Exhibition of Shandong Heavy Industry Group was held in Hanoi, Vietnam, with Zhongtong Bus's 2026 Global Partner Conference running concurrently.

During the event, Zhongtong Bus launched its brand-new M6 battery-electric commercial vehicle and formally delivered N11D double-decker sightseeing buses to Vietnamese clients. Flagship products including the H12E-Plus, N12D, L7E, and N12E were displayed on-site. The company also unveiled its upgraded full-range product matrix and supporting technical solutions.

Together with global partners, Zhongtong Bus released the Global Green Intelligent Manufacturing Community – Full Lifecycle Operation Escort Program. Supported by green intelligent manufacturing, collaborative R&D, and all-scenario one-stop operation and maintenance services, this initiative is designed to build an industrial community featuring deep industrial-financial integration and win-win cooperation for all partners.

 

New Hardcore Products Validate Corporate Strategy Execution

At the main venue of the Shandong Heavy Industry Group event, the Zhongtong M6 battery-electric commercial vehicle made its official debut. The release of this flagship product further enhances Zhongtong's high-end business travel product portfolio for overseas markets and sets a new industry benchmark for wide-body light commercial vehicles.

 

With an overall length of 5,990 mm, the M6 adopts an integrated cage body constructed with 1,500 MPa ultra-high-strength hot-stamped steel, with high-strength steel accounting for 55% of the entire body structure. The vehicle has passed European crash tests and rollover durability tests and meets the 1-million-kilometer B10 durability standard.

It is fully equipped with intelligent safety configurations, including ABS, AEBS, and a lane departure warning system. Its high-voltage battery achieves IP68 protection grade to ensure driving safety in all weather conditions.

 

In terms of riding experience, the M6 features a multi-dimensional NVH silent system and an independent cabin layout. The 9-seat version offers 830 mm of rear legroom, creating a quiet and premium private mobile lounge. In terms of power performance, it is equipped with a high-efficiency flat-wire motor whose transmission efficiency exceeds 95%. The battery pack operates stably within a temperature range of -35°C to 55°C, supported by a liquid cooling temperature control system, and is covered by a long warranty of 8 years or 600,000 kilometers.

 

The M6 also demonstrates prominent economic advantages. Compared with fuel vehicles of the same class, the electric version cuts comprehensive operating costs by 4% to 5%. Maintenance-free wheel hubs effectively reduce long-term maintenance expenses for overseas customers, making the vehicle suitable for high-end receptions, corporate commuting, cross-border business travel, and other diversified application scenarios.

 

Creating a New Industrial Ecosystem with Integrated Industry and Finance

The global transportation industry is currently undergoing rapid transformation. Simple product exports can no longer support customers' long-term stable operations. The rollout of the Global Green Intelligent Manufacturing Community – Full Lifecycle Operation Escort Program represents both an upgrade of Zhongtong's top-level strategy for overseas markets and a solemn commitment to global partners.

Hu Haihua, Deputy General Manager of Shandong Heavy Industry Group, addressed the conference: "We will seize opportunities brought by the global green transportation transformation, deepen coordinated cooperation with partners at home and abroad, build an industrial ecosystem featuring common growth and mutual benefits, and jointly advance the sustainable development of global green and intelligent transportation."

 

Different from the traditional one-time vehicle sales model, the escort program realizes value upgrading—from "manufacturing reliable vehicles" to "jointly building a holistic green transportation ecosystem."

 

Taking green intelligent manufacturing as the foundation, Zhongtong carries out localized vehicle R&D for overseas markets.

Taking joint R&D as the bond, the company continuously iterates products based on frontline operation feedback from global partners.

Taking full-coverage operation and maintenance as support, it develops localized collaborative service networks.

Taking integrated industry-finance mechanism as a guarantee, Zhongtong integrates industrial chain and financial resources to share risks and gains collectively with partners.

 

Joint efforts in these four dimensions help construct a brand-new green transportation operation ecosystem covering the full product lifecycle and connecting global industrial resources.

 

Full Product Lineup Delivers New Green Mobility Solutions for Overseas Markets

While the M6 strengthens Zhongtong's competitiveness in the overseas high-end business travel segment, the delivered N11D battery-electric double-decker sightseeing buses mark the landmark implementation of the escort program in Southeast Asia's cultural tourism market. Together, the two product lines form a dual-track overseas expansion model covering both commercial transport and cultural tourism sectors.

Customized for local tourism scenarios in Vietnam, the N11D features an open upper deck with panoramic sightseeing space, complemented by a 360° view system, ADAS intelligent driving assistance, and a full-range silent system to balance sightseeing experience with driving safety.

 

The large-scale introduction of N11D buses into Vietnam makes this model another benchmark product for Zhongtong as it explores Southeast Asia's cultural tourism and passenger transport market. Meanwhile, it reflects Zhongtong's continued expansion across multiple segments, with strong R&D and service capabilities to participate in global market competition and collaboration.

The launch of the escort program, the release of new products, and the delivery of overseas orders are all backed by Zhongtong's mature customized R&D capacity for new energy complete vehicles.

 

At this conference, Zhongtong displayed its full lineup of battery-electric buses, including the newly unveiled M6, the delivered double-decker sightseeing buses, as well as the H12E-Plus, N12D, L7E, and N12E. These products cover segmented scenarios such as urban commuting, long-distance tourist transportation, high-end business shuttle, and urban sightseeing.

All vehicles are equipped with Zhongtong's 6th-generation new energy energy-saving control system, which optimizes the three-electric system based on overseas field test data. The N12D double-decker bus achieves a maximum driving range of 600 km with an 8% reduction in overall vehicle energy consumption. L-series electric vehicles adopt integrated electric drive axles with transmission efficiency exceeding 95%, meeting customized green travel demands of global customers with one-stop solutions.

 

Beyond reliable performance and quality, Zhongtong's full product lineup supports targeted customized refitting to suit market demands in various regions worldwide. This superior regional adaptability enables the brand to satisfy differentiated application requirements from diverse countries and regions.

 

This Global Partner Conference clarifies Zhongtong's development path—from constructing global sales networks to intensive local market operation. In the future, relying on high-quality products and the full-lifecycle escort program, Zhongtong Bus will collaborate with more global partners to build a new industrial community ecosystem with integrated industry-finance development and mutually beneficial outcomes.