In the trend of accelerating the transformation towards low-carbon and intelligent commercial vehicles globally, the entire industry is experiencing unprecedented profound changes and development opportunities. As the backbone of China’s commercial vehicle industry, Sinotruk has closely grasped the pulse of the times, with its future development strategy closely linked to the transformation trend of the global industry, jointly painting a blueprint for the low-carbon new logistics era.
At the 2024 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover, Germany, China Heavy Duty Truck brought seven products, including an upgraded Yellow River hydrogen internal combustion engine tractor, Shandongcai hydrogen fuel cell tractor, HOWO Tongshuai pure electric light truck, and BoSheng pickup truck, to the show. At the show, China Heavy Duty Truck adhered to the core psychological concept of “Zero to Hero” and used technology to shape a green industrial ecology, working together to protect the green homeland. The products displayed at the show represent the latest technological achievements in China’s commercial vehicle industry and showcase China Heavy Duty Truck’s unwavering determination and outstanding contributions to promoting the intelligent and low-carbon development of commercial vehicles.
At this auto show, the products of Sinotruk attracted the high attention of professional audiences and media from all over the world. These products not only achieved a perfect combination of low carbon emissions and high efficiency in the power system, but also made breakthroughs in the areas of intelligence and networking, such as the application of automatic driving assistance systems, the upgrade of remote monitoring and fault diagnosis technology, all of which showcased Sinotruk strong strength and forward-looking vision in technological innovation and product upgrading.
Autonomous Manufacturing, Driving the Future of Green Transportation
The exhibition media day unveiled an upgraded Yellow River Hydro-Internal Combustion Engine Traction Train, which once again set a new record for low wind resistance design in the heavy truck industry with its 0.286 coefficient of drag. This milestone in autonomous intelligent manufacturing indicates that vehicles will achieve about 15% energy efficiency improvement during long-distance transportation. In addition, active air intake grilles, electronic rearview mirrors, hidden door handles, and over 20 other active and passive aerodynamic technologies help the entire vehicle to further break through the limits of low wind resistance.
The unveiling of the Yellow River Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Traction Train at this year’s Hanover Commercial Vehicle Show undoubtedly injected new vitality and inspiration into the global commercial vehicle market, leading the industry towards a cleaner and smarter future.
Diversified layout, leading the transformation of low-carbon logistics industry
It is reported that in the past 20 years, Sinotruk has attached great importance to the international market, making strategic layout and persistent cultivation, accumulating rich experience. According to statistics, Sinotruk products have been exported to over 150 countries and regions, with a total of over 600,000 heavy trucks exported. It has established nearly 1,000 dealerships and 80 overseas offices around the world, forming a global marketing and service network.
At the auto show, the Sinotruk powered by hydrogen fuel cell system, electric drive axle, vehicle control system and gearbox control system developed by China Heavy Duty Truck independently attracted a lot of attention. The truck has a range of up to 1,200 kilometers and zero carbon emissions throughout the journey. It applies an integrated two-speed electric drive axle, with two sets of 275kW flat wire permanent magnet synchronous motors on each axle, with a system efficiency of up to 94.5%. The maximum total power is 1,100kW, the maximum wheel-end torque is 860,000N. m, and the driving mode can be selected automatically/manually according to the driving conditions, meeting the requirements of various transport scenarios and truly achieving the zero-carbon strategy in logistics transportation.
In addition to hydrogen energy, the Sitrak electric drive bridge tractor that meets the main line logistics transportation scenario has also made a breakthrough. The vehicle adopts modular integration, vehicle-electric integration design, equipped with Ningde Times 600kWh CTB lithium iron phosphate power battery, the driving range of up to 450km. With three motor configuration, the power can reach 825kW, the maximum output torque of the vehicle is 75000N. m, the transmission efficiency is more than 94.5%, the power is strong, and the endurance is worth-free.
In addition to the above three models, HOWO Tongshuai pure electric light truck and Bolden pickup truck, among other popular models, have also attracted global attention in the commercial vehicle industry. These models cover a range of sub-markets, including heavy trucks, light trucks, and light vehicles, showcasing China Heavy Duty Trucks’ diverse product line and strong market competitiveness. These models combine Eastern aesthetics with the practical functions of commercial vehicles in their design, and achieve a leap from “manufacturing” to “intelligent manufacturing” in terms of technology.
In the future, Sinotruk will continue to adhere to the development philosophy of innovation, green, and intelligent, and work together with partners to jointly promote the sustainable development of the commercial vehicle industry and contribute Chinese strength to the green and intelligent transformation of logistics transportation.
