"This is another leap in the technology, I mean, next level leap," Newsom said after experiencing the tank turn feature of the Yangwang U8 in Shenzhen.

The current environmental change problem is serious and people need to actively seek solutions, he said, adding that China is leading in this area and he hopes to share and learn from each other.

In 2017, Shenzhen's buses were completely replaced by electric ones, making it the first city in the world to achieve the accomplishment, the SZTV News report noted.

Newsom and his team visited one of Shenzhen Bus Group's stops and showed keen interest in the different types of BYD electric buses parked there, according to the report.

BYD sold 287,454 NEVs in September, including 286,903 passenger vehicles, and 511 commercial vehicles, according to information released by the company earlier this month.

($1 = RMB 7.3062)

BYD's ultra-luxury Yangwang U8 has over 30,000 orders, report says