Chinese electric bus maker Yutong Bus has unveiled the international version of its Link+ internet of vehicles (IoV) platform.

An upgrade of Vehicle+, Link+ provides a secure, intelligent and efficient application for fleets to improve operational efficiency.

From round-the-clock monitoring to intelligent management and data-driven services, Link+ empowers fleets with lifecycle management features, such as:

• Monitoring: It tracks vehicle locations and real-time status and remotely monitors more than 100 parts and components. Its one-minute intelligent inspections detect and resolve risks proactively, ensuring safer journeys.
• Intelligent management: Geo-fencing realises intelligent speed limits in designated zones. Remote AC controls pre-adjust cabin temperatures. Link+ automatically schedules off-peak charging to reduce energy costs. It identifies high energy consumption patterns and delivers data-backed improvement strategies.
• Efficiency service: The AI assistant instantly identifies faults and provides step-by-step repair guidance. It can access 480,000 genuine OEM parts with transparent online ordering and real-time tracking, as well as schedule repairs via one-click booking and connect directly with certified engineers.

Voy Santiago (voysantiago.cl), a Chilean public transport operator managing 214 Yutong new-energy buses, reported significant improvements after adopting Link+. Facing high brake system wear due to Chile’s complex roads, Voy used Link+’s real-time map monitoring to visualise critical data, slashing vehicle inspection times from four to five days to ten minutes.

In energy management, Link+ enabled a shift from manual oversight to intelligent control. By standardising air conditioning settings across the fleet – keeping temperatures at 22˚C and fan speeds at 50% – Voy improved driver compliance while ensuring passenger comfort. This smart adjustment reduced daily energy consumption by 1848kWh. Based on Chile’s electricity rate of 127 Chilean pesos per kWh, the operator saves approximately 49.31 million Chilean pesos annually during peak air conditioning seasons.

Yutong (en.yutong.com) says its Information Security Management System (ISMS) has obtained ISO 27001 and 27701 certifications, and its Vehicle Cyber Security Management System (CSMS) has received EU certification.