Golden Dragon has embarked on a development path of independent innovations. It operates a provincial-level technology center armed with more than 150 professionals with expertise in complete vehicles, chassis and electric appliances, including 45 personnel with senior professional ranks and 63 personnel with intermediate professional ranks. Golden Dragon has also strengthened technological cooperation with Sweden's Scania, Japan's Hino and many other international coach manufacturers. Such international exchange and cooperation have allowed Golden Dragon to develop core technologies that fit China's actuality. Golden Dragon is also committed to improving its independent development capabilities and its product development capabilities rank among the best in the domestic industry.
For four consecutive years, Golden Dragon has launched more than 20 new products per annum. It owns full-load technology, hybrid power coach technology, low entrance public bus technology, and clean fuel coach technology, all of which has proprietary intellectual property rights. Golden Dragon also leads the industry in safe and green coach fields. Moreover, its new coach products have won several awards in national competitions.
In 2006, Golden Dragon developed 10 fundamental types of coach products, with 64 products listed in national product bulletins. Last year, Golden Dragon filed for 15 patents on coach appearance and interior trim.
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