ZHENGZHOU, China — Yutong Bus, one of the world’s leading electric bus manufacturers, has launched its next-generation Internet of Vehicles (IoV) platform, Link+, to empower global fleet operators with advanced intelligent management and efficiency tools. The platform, an upgrade from Vehicle+, integrates artificial intelligence, big data, and cybersecurity features to provide operators with secure, real-time, data-driven lifecycle management solutions.
Yutong Link+ centralizes fleet operations into a one-stop intelligent management system, combining 24/7 monitoring, predictive maintenance, energy optimization, and direct service access. The company said the platform enables fleets to cut costs, reduce downtime, and achieve measurable operational improvements.
Key Features of Link+
- Comprehensive Monitoring: Tracks vehicle location, real-time performance, and remotely supervises over 100 components. Its one-minute inspection system identifies risks proactively, enhancing safety.
- Intelligent Management: Tools include geo-fenced speed control, remote air-conditioning adjustment, and automated off-peak charging schedules. The system also analyzes high-consumption patterns and recommends corrective strategies.
- Efficiency Services: An AI assistant diagnoses faults instantly and provides repair instructions. Operators gain access to 480,000+ OEM-certified parts, online ordering, real-time tracking, and one-click service scheduling with certified engineers.
Real-World Impact in Chile
VOY Santiago SpA, which operates 214 Yutong new energy buses in Chile’s public transport system, reported significant operational gains after adopting Link+.
- Brake system inspections, which previously took 4–5 days, were reduced to 10 minutes through real-time monitoring.
- Standardized air-conditioning settings at 22°C and 50% fan speed cut daily fleet energy use by 1,848 kWh.
- The adjustment translates into savings of roughly 49.31 million Chilean pesos annually during peak summer months, based on local electricity prices.
Security and Compliance
Yutong emphasized its adherence to global cybersecurity standards. Link+ is backed by ISO27001 & 27701 certifications, an EU-certified Cyber Security Management System (CSMS), and several models have passed R155 Vehicle Type Approval for information security.
Global Outlook
By embedding AI and IoV technologies into its buses, Yutong Bus Link+ aims to set a new industry benchmark in fleet lifecycle management, ensuring operators worldwide achieve both cost efficiency and higher reliability.
