International vloggers pose for a group photo before departing from BYD’s headquarters in Pingshan District on July 9. Photos from Shenzhen Daily

Eight international vloggers from the U.K, India, Brazil, Russia, Egypt, Montenegro, Thailand, and Italy embarked on the Greenwise Xplore Road Trip on July 9 to explore green technology in Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Guangzhou. The journey will last through July 11.

Starting from BYD’s headquarters in Pingshan District, Shenzhen, they are driving BYD’s Denza N9 and Fang Cheng Bao Bao 8 new energy vehicles, equipped with the Lingyuan vehicle-mounted drone system, on this journey across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

The international vloggers, in a fleet of BYD’s Denza N9 and Fang Cheng Bao Bao 8 new energy vehicles, start their Greenwise Xplore Road Trip from BYD’s headquarters in Pingshan District on July 9.

The vloggers visit BYD’s headquarters in Pingshan District.

Guided by the Information Office of Shenzhen Municipal Government, the event is co-organized by EyeShenzhen of Shenzhen News Group, in collaboration with the Publicity Department of the CPC Pingshan District Committee and BYD Co. Ltd.

The trip has received support from Shenzhen Energy Corporation, China Southern Power Grid News Center, Guangzhou Power Supply Bureau, Zhuhai Wanshan Marine Development Experimental Zone Science and Technology Innovation and Commerce Bureau, Southern Offshore Wind Power Development Co. Ltd., Honor Device Co. Ltd., and Shenzhen Timekettle Technology Co. Ltd.

Brazilian vlogger Cyntia Midori Yamauchi poses for a photo in front of BYD’s patent wall at its headquarters.

Shashidhar Shiraguppi from India is livestreaming at BYD’s headquarters. 

Prior to the journey, the vloggers experienced BYD’s cutting-edge technologies, including the Lingyuan system, which integrates a vehicle-mounted drone and 4K high-resolution camera. Equipped with advanced algorithm, it can produce videos instantly. 

“I am interested in using the drone from the vehicle. I’ve seen this technology before, but not yet had the opportunity to try it for myself. As someone who enjoys flying drones, this will be a great opportunity to test it for myself,” said British vlogger Lee Barrett.

“The drone system sounds like a fun and futuristic bonus in this trip,” said Mahmoud Hamdy Mahmoud Ahmed, a Shenzhen Global Communication Ambassador from Egypt. 

“Imagine filming scenic or environmental landmarks from the air while driving! I absolutely can’t wait!” said Gloria D’Andrea, an Italian student at Shenzhen Polytechnic University.

The vloggers film a drone taking off from a BYD Fang Cheng Bao Bao 8 vehicle in Pingshan District.

The vloggers drive along the winding path on Maluan Mountain in Pingshan District.

The itinerary is designed to showcase southern China’s green energy landscape. Participants will see how waste is converted into power at Shenzhen’s Nanshan Energy Ecological Park before witnessing clean energy production at Zhuhai Guishan Offshore Wind Farm. The tour will then explore the future of energy, from breakthroughs in hydrogen at Guangzhou Nansha Xiaohu Island Electric-Hydrogen Smart Energy Station to the innovative functions of Lieqiao Substation, also known as Guangzhou Power Box Science Center. These iconic green technology sites in the GBA showcase China’s ingenuity in achieving its dual carbon goals.

British vlogger Lee Barrett shoots videos at BYD’s headquarters.

Russian vlogger Marina Vilchinskaia and Montenegrin vlogger Haris Memic pose for a selfie at BYD’s headquarters. 

The participating vloggers are popular creators on various platforms such as Douyin, Bilibili, YouTube, and Instagram. They will share videos about technologies and experiences across social media, showcasing innovations in new energy technology in the GBA — from research and development to production and application. They will offer global audiences unique insights into China’s pioneering achievements and sustainable development concepts.

The event will receive extensive international coverage in multiple languages, providing audiences with a comprehensive view of China’s future in new energy technology. Topics like #GreenwiseXploreRoadTrip are trending across international social media platforms.

The vloggers in a fleet of BYD vehicles arrive at Shenzhen Pingshan Changshou Dramaville.

Italian student Gloria D’Andrea takes photos at Shenzhen Pingshan Changshou Dramaville.

The vloggers pose for a group photo on a SkyShuttle train in Pingshan District.

The vloggers take photos at a SkyShuttle station in Pingshan District.