China to Emerge as the World's Largest Market for Green Energy Transit Buses, Projects Frost & Sullivan

China to Emerge as the World's Largest Market for Green Energy Transit Buses, Projects Frost & Sullivan PR Newswire SHANGHAI, Nov. 30, 2012 -- Governments' commitment toward green energy fuels hybrid and electric powered vehicles market SHANGHAI, Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapid urbanization and the consequent rise in the demand for public transit systems could well make China the largest market for transit buses in the world. Being a largely state-driven market, it is expected to benefit the most from the upcoming hybridization and electrification programs. This provides global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers with opportunities to develop strong and sustainable partnerships with Chinese OEMs and suppliers. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.automotive.frost.com), Strategic Analysis of the Chinese Hybrid and Electric Transit Bus Market, finds that the total hybrid and electric transit bus sales in China are expected to reach over 12,000 units by 2018, from 3,374 units in 2011. By 2018, the hybrid and electric powertrain penetration in transit buses is anticipated to be more than 14 percent. The total transit bus sales are likely to exceed 80,000 units by 2018, cementing China's domination of the global transit bus market. This is compelling OEMs to develop innovative products, technologies, and supply chains that can help reduce the high upfront and lifecycle costs of these vehicles.