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MAY.2014 ISSUE 1ST

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CONTENTS BRIEF NEWS..............02 REPORT ....................04 COVER STORY..........07 COVER TEST.............09 FEATURE....................13 NUMBERS.................16 FIND ME...................17

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First Entry to Madagascar

Golden Dragon Attends 2014 Cairo International Motor Show

On Apr. 2014, Golden Dragon exported 10 minibuses to Madagascar , marking the company's first entry into

On Mar. 13, Cairo International Motor Show

the African country. Currently, the bus manufacturer

kicked off in Cairo International Exhibition Center.

is making every effort to further expand its market in

Golden Dragon Bus, together with its Egyptian

Africa.

distributor EL KASRAWY attended the show. At

Statistics show Xiamen Golden Dragon exported

the press conference held on the first day, the

5,883 units of buses & coaches with a total value of 103

bus manufacturer highlighted the company’s

million USD to a number of countries in 2013, including

achievements in Egypt and its future development

Egypt, Philipines, Peru, Nigeria, Russia, Kazakhstan, etc.

plans in the country.

From Jan. 1 to Apr. 10 in 2014, the company's export volume reached 1,296 units, which are valued at 18.158 million USD. @goldendragonbus

@goldendragonbus

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Since 2011, Golden Dragon light buses have been taking the lead in Egypt’s market. As of 2014, the total number of the brand had reached over 10,000 units. Such an impressive achievement is made thanks to the company’s continuous hard work and sincere attitudes towards its local customers. In response to the changing demands of the market, the company has been committed to providing its customers with unparalleled services, which have significantly helped strengthen its market presence. @goldendragonbus

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@goldendragonbus Kaige ,12-meter XML6122J

Golden Dragon Attends 2014 Haixi New Energy Industry Expo

BRIEF NEWS

On 15th March, the third Haixi (Xiamen) International New Energy Industry Expo had its grand opening in Xiamen International Conference and

Jincheng, 9-meter medium bus

Exhibition Center. Golden Dragon brought three of its new energy buses: the large pure electric bus XML6125JEV20C, plug-in gas-electric hybrid bus

Two Brand New Bus Model Released !

On recent 2014 China Beijing International Exhibition on Buses, Trucks & XML6105JHEV88CN, and solar bloodmobile XML5153XCX18, to the exhibition.

Components,Golden Dragon brought its 12-meter Kaige XML6122J18 and 10-meter

Known as "China's top new energy exhibition", is has attracted well-known

Kaige XML6102 high-end travel coach and 9-meter Jincheng mid-sized bus on display,

brands of new energy vehicles, as well as the latest products and technologies

further promoting its core commitment to creating value for customers.

such as photovoltaic applications, LED lights, PM2.5 killers and others.

12-meter Kaige XML6122J18 inherits all classic elements of XML6127 bus model.

On the New Energy Forum held at the same time, Golden Dragon, together

Jincheng medium bus was newly introduced by Golden Dragon in 2014. Born out

with scholars in the automobile industry, explored the development direction

of its well-received predecessors, the 9-meter bus boasts even higher safety standards,

and promotion of China's new energy vehicles. @goldendragonbus

higher comfortability and higher energy efficiency. @goldendragonbus

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R EP O R T

GD Buses Help Pioneering Reform of Public Transportation

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ecently 110 Golden Dragon (GD) buses purchased

for ten years, which is definitely fortune for us. Apart

few years, we purchased only 13 buses for travel business.

by Cixi Public Transportation Company were

from the labor and time put into body maintenance

However, service staff of Golden Dragon almost provides

officially into operation. And all buses running in the

every several years, regular operation would also be

service every month and even helps with buses of other

city and rural areas would be all operated by Cixi

influenced.”

brands.”

Public Transportation, which was a huge progress in

Praise about Golden Dragon Bus is beyond

For now, reform and recombination of Cixi Public

promoting integration reform of public transport and

all mentioned above. Cixi Public Transportation

Transportation has already come to an end. But benefit

acted as a reform sample for urban-rural transportation

appreciates pragmatic attitude and sincere professional

optimization of passenger transportation resource and

integration in country-level cities of China.

ethic of Golden Dragon. Taking service as an example,

new urban-rural integration sharing resources are still in

In accordance with Gong Jianbo, 110 Golden

Golden Dragon treats all customers right through the

the process which leaves space for pioneering Golden

Dragon buses into the operation of different 9 routes

whole process and does better and more than what it

Dragon.

aroused approval of citizens, especially for the larger

promises. Gong Jianbo told our reporter, “In the past

internal space of larger and longer buses on Route 2 and 16. 12m and 7m buses replace the original 10m and 6m buses allowing much more space compared with crowded carriage in the past. Speaking of other

IN CIXI

110 BUSES

advantages of Golden Dragon buses, Gong Jianbo, a former maintenance staff, praised a lot about cathode electrophoresis technology. “Due to coastal geography of Cixi city, vehicles suffer severe corrosion, by which bus body begins to rust after three years of using. However, cathode electrophoresis technology of Golden Dragon Bus would be free of corrosion FORWARD 4

GD Held Final Contest of Victory Cup After-sales Service Competition

olden Dragon "Victory Cup" after-sales service

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reports, the contest includes theoretical and practical

skills. Moreover, with the launch of new products,

skills final contest was held in the company from

parts with a total score of 100, 50 points for each

configurations and technologies, Xiamen Golden

28th February to 1st March 2014.

part. The theoretical part tests basic knowledge of

Dragon keeps training its maintenance personnel every

This is a special contest. Its biggest difference between

circuit maintenance, technical state parameters of the

year to improve their skills.

the previous ones is that the content of the training

related electrical components, circuit analysis and fault

As deputy general manager of Xiamen Golden

and competition is mainly about electric appliances

diagnosis, etc.; the practical part tests the circuit fault

Dragon, Peng Dongqing, who is in charge of

and circuit system. In the era of electrification, the

diagnosis for Coater and other main buses.

sales, purchasing and after-sales, has quite a deep

In fact, the contest has become a routine project

understanding of after-sales service. "In the past, the

"Victory Cup" after-sales service skills contest

of Xiamen Golden Dragon after-sales system. Earlier

domestic purchaser only focused on the price but now

undoubtedly provided a very good idea and possibility

in 2012, they already held small scale contests

they are more concerned about the standards of the

- the contest is the best training ground.According to

covering services consultant skills and paint and repair

after-sales service. It can be said that the role of after-

significance of "Victory Cup" goes without saying.

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R EP O

management. At the same time, the company also

Golden Dragon has established effective service

established a sound service network, with 24-hour

strategies and sound sales and after-sales service

service hotline for quick response to customers'

system. At present, Xiamen Golden Dragon has 31

problems, to ensure the timeliness of services. Through

provincial-level marketing departments, 12 Parts

these efforts, Xiamen Golden Dragon gained the trust

Centrals all over China, with 86 large/medium

of its costumers and became a model company for

franchisees, 65 light vehicles franchisees, 576 service

"sincere service".

stations, forming a sales and service network covering

In May 2014, Xiamen Golden Dragon will hold

vehicle sales, parts supply, after-sales service and

contests for other skills in its production bases to

information feedback. The after-sales service overseas

improve the staff and promote the upgrading and

is also becoming increasingly mature and perfect.

evolution of vehicle manufacturing technology and

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standardization and professionalization in bus parts

As the main force of China's bus industry, Xiamen

It is particularly worth mentioning that three years

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sales in marketing is constantly growing. "

production processes.

ago, Xiamen Golden Dragon founded the online university for after-sales service training. Staff from local service stations, repairing stations can gain the

Ye Hong ting GM of Golden Dragon Bus

access via their exclusive accounts. When encountering difficult problems in their daily work, staff can also seek help from after-sales engineers of the head quarter and colleagues from everywhere through the web.

In addition, Xiamen Golden Dragon also attaches great importance to the quality of bus parts and has

The first prize winner Wang Yan ming

established a quality assurance system to achieve

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THE REAL DIFFERENCE XML6102J

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ouble floor bus is one of the 10 key words in China commercial vehicle industry in 2013, as it represents the latest trend in the development and production of large tourist buses domestically and expresses the long-standing market-oriented principles of

the commercial vehicle companies. XML6102J58Y Triumph is a 10m double floor bus following this principle, and it meets the market needs, reflecting the technology-driven thinking of Golden Dragon.

Beyond your mind Provide you more

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Test Drive of TRIUMPH

COVER.Test

Golden Dragon XML6102J58Y

ests in the past always focused on the

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same body length. For example, a 10m one

performance of different the vehicle,

and a half bus can reach a 12m normal bus's

while this time it is more like a passenger or

capacity .

a purchaser focusing on the drive experience

Details of XML6102J58Y Test Drive

and cost benefit. And these aspects are the

Although the test was short, the power

10m double floor bus's main starting points

matching of XML6012J58Y was impressive.

for its model development.

The acceleration in high and medium speed

Interior of XML6102J58Y

is quite amazing, with II block speed limit at

Although there is currently no exact

40 km/h, and 60km/h speed by III block. Its

definition for double floor buses, but it has

acceleration time from 0 to 60 km/h is only

two distinctive features: the body height is

about 16s.

between single and double-decker bus for

This tested bus is equipped with 8.424L

a bigger luggage compartment volume; six

Yuchai YC6L310-42 engine, with the output

more seats are added due to the lower design

power 218 kW, more than enough to drive this

of its drive zone.

10m 12,000 kg model. Its low speed and high

Panel of XML6102J58Y

torque contribute to the excellent acceleration

Do not underestimate these six seats, they improved 13% capacity for buses of the

performance.

Do not underestimate these added 6 seats, they improved 13% capacity for buses of the same body length.

wishbone type independent front suspension,make the body height less than 3.6 M. The lower gravity center lead to better anti-rollover capability.

The application of monocoque technology contribute to lower fuel consumption and more rigidity.

APS (self-adapting power steering system) can make the steering wheel more stable when the vehicle is in high speed and lighter when the vehicle is in low speed.

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COVER.Test

MORE LOAD

SEATS MORE EFFICIENT

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Golden Dragon XML6102J Specifications Dimension/mm

10490×2500×3600(3400)

Wheelbase/mm

5150

(Front suspension/Rear suspension)/mm

2210/3130

Minimum ground clearance/mm

190

(Approach angle/departure angle)/° (Gross vehicle weight/curb vehicle weight)/kg Minimum turning diameter/m

9/9 16500/12 200 ≤24

Maximum set speed/(km/h)

100

Engine

Yuchai YC6L310-42

Displacement / L

8.424

Emission standard

China IV

Maximum power/kW

206(2 300 r/min)

Maximum torque/Nm

Front axle

1 100(1 400 ～ 1 600 r/min) 6-cylinder, in line, inter-cooling, Qijiang S6-90 5.5 front independent suspensions， 6 outside airbags 5.5 t front axle

Allowable passenger(driver included)

24 ～ 51(53)

Type Gearbox Suspension

TRIUMPH Inner noise test (dB) Speed Idling 40 km/h 60 km/h 80 km/h

Driver zone 56.2 65.8 66.9 70.9

Front 58.7 62.0 64.4 67.9

Middle 59.7 66.5 70.3 72.6

Back 64.4 69.4 72.6 74.3

Acceleration time test (s) Acceleration range 0-40 km/h 0-60 km/h 0-80 km/h

Test 1

Test 2

Test 3

Average

10.11 16.81 28.41

9.47 16.29 25.23

9.67 16.14 25.47

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on the Way to Green Energy 83,000

13.8

%

Golden Dragon's knockout product. Boasting all the strengths of electric and hybrid buses, XML6105JEW plug-in electric-gas hybrid citybus is also a superstar. Thanks to the company's advanced BMS technology, the green bus can cut oil consumption by 50%.

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research report shows that by 2015, China's bus fleet will reach 600,000 units, among which, 83,000 units will be

Impressive Market Performance

powered by new energy, accounting for 13.8% of the total.

The national policy plays a vital role in the development of the bus industry. As a manufacturer, Xiamen Golden Dragon have increasingly realized the significance of developing green vehicles.

Peng Dong qing

In early 2013, Fuzhou Bus Group bought 153 hybrid buses from Golden Dragon. Since then, the energy efficient and green bus fleet have been working smoothly and delivering impressive oil economy. Zhang Xiaozhuan, deputy managing director of Fuzhou Bus Group said regretfully that the company should have bought at least 300 units new energy vehicles from Golden Drago

Deputy GM of Golden Dragon in charge of demostic market

Staff from Golden Dragon reveals that the company's hybrid buses have reached high market visibility with a total number of 2,500 units in operation. Plug-in hybrid buses and electric buses have been put into use in several cities, including Fuzhou and Xiamen.

From Ultracapacitor to Pure Electric Buses Purely powered by electricity, XML6125JEW electric citybus is Xiamen

Marching forward to Pure Electric Mr. Peng reveals that currently only plug-in hybrid and pure electric buses can enjoy government subsidies, showing that the government intends to further promote the development and popularization of new energy vehicles. To maitain its fast growing pace, Xiamen Golden Dragon is expecting to play a more siginicant role in the coming new era of green vehicles.

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Golden Dragon Solar energy blood collecting bus

Golden Dragon XML6105JEW plug-in electric-gas hybrid citybus

Golden Dragon CNG/ LNG citybus

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FE RE U AT

Golden Dragon Develops Intelligence Technologies As one of the leading players in domestic bus & coach manufacturing industry, Xiamen Golden Dragon boasts its own unique competitiveness in technological development and innovation. So far, the company has made impressive achievements in the field of bus fuel economy, safety and comfort ability through introducing I-TOPO intelligence fuel-saving system, ALS self-adapting lighting system, APS self-adapting power steering systems and other practical intelligence technologies .

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sensing of the vehicle. Together with power detection and GPS for judging road conditions, the system is capable of controlling the vehicle’s power output and

he bus maker’s technological center pursues three

making engines deliver accurate output.

core objectives in designing buses and applying

The adoption of such plan by Xiamen Golden Dragon

new technologies. First, the company attaches great

is based on its full understanding of buses & coaches.

importance to higher efficiency. As it believes that

The company explains that since it is specialized in

its products should help its customers improve their

developing vehicles, its advantage lies in vehicle itself.

business, the company refuses to develop those

By making full use of modern telecommunication

technologies which may look quite advanced but are

technologies, it aims at developing world-class buses

in fact inapplicable and inefficient to their customers.

with competitive reliability and energy efficiency.

Second, it spares no efforts in improving the safety of

Under such guidance, I-TOPO system is more adaptable

its products. As buses & coaches are a major means

to the configuration of Chinese vehicles. It greatly

of transportation with large loads of passengers, the

enhances buses’ fuel economy by closely monitoring the

company always puts safety operation as its priority.

power of engines and torques with the help of highly

Thirdly, driving and traveling with comforts is regarded

efficient manual gearbox. In its testing, I-TOPO is ideal in

by Golden Dragon as the ultimate goal for developing

saving energy by up to nearly 20%. Also thanks to the

new bus models.

system’s restricting and reminding functions, it is capable

Its I-TOP intelligence fuel-saving system is uniquely advanced. The core of the new system is the self-

of correcting drivers’ incorrect driving habits, thus further boosting the safety standard of the vehicle.

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NUMBERS 2300+

vehicles all over the world in 2014. Including demostic

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sales volume, Golden Dragon has sold more than 12000

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Up to May, Golden Dragon has exported over 2300

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buses.

In 2013, Golden Dragon's sales income had reached 4.9 billion RMB,marking an increase of 17%.

676

4.9Billion

Golden Dragon won the title of China Good Faith Enterprise which is issued by China Entry&Exit Inspection and Quarantine Association.There're 676 enterprises in China won this title.

4.72M

This year, Golden Dragon released the new 4.72meter city cargo van. This series features lower fuel consumption and good quality in cargo transportation.

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XML6155 Intercity Bus,@Finland XML6105 City Bus, @Taiwan,China

Find the Golden Dragon in the world

Find Me Mini bus @Alexander, Egypt.

Double-decker bus XML6116, @Kun ming,China

XML6901 School Bus, @Niao ning,China FORWARD 17

Find the Golden Dragon in the world

Find Me

XML6126 @Singapore

XML6770 @Singapore

XML6125 Citybus @ Israel

GD Mini bus @Egypt

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Xiamen Golden Dragon Bus Co.，Ltd ADD：No.69 Huli St., Xiamen,Fujian,P.R.China

TEL：86-592-5608977 / FAX：86-592-5608979

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