Twenty years ago, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd. (CNHTC) absorbed advanced international heavy truck technologies and independently developed a new generation of heavy trucks, the HOWO 7, marking the official establishment of the HOWO brand. Over the past 20 years, through perseverance and hard work, generations of CNHTC workers have toiled to forge product performance and meticulously crafted brand value. The HOWO brand has borne numerous honors and accolades within the domestic commercial vehicle industry and has become an undisputed pillar of China’s national heavy truck brands.
On June 30, 2024, the “HOWO Brand 20th Anniversary Celebration and HOWO-TS7 New Product Launch Conference” was successfully held under the theme of “China’s HOWO Leading the Future.” During the event, CNHTC showcased several whole vehicle products from the past 20 years, as well as new components such as the next-generation Weichai NG4.0 engine and CNHTC’s self-developed ninth-generation S-AMT16 transmission. Among them, the all-new HOWO-TS7 gas truck made a stunning debut as another pinnacle work in CNHTC’s efficient gas power field. As a major weapon in CNHTC’s gas truck market competition in the second half of 2024, what are the highlights of this model? Let’s understand the extraordinary capabilities of the new generation HOWO-TS7 high-horsepower gas truck through a set of numbers.
Peak 700Ps: Unmatched Horsepower for Easier Profits
The new generation HOWO-TS7 gas truck is equipped with Weichai WP15NG and WP17NG gas engines, with a maximum displacement of 16.6L, providing robust power. It boasts a maximum power of 700 horsepower and a peak torque of 3200N·m, setting a new benchmark for gas truck horsepower. Built with world-leading craftsmanship and supported by top-tier supply chains, the vehicle’s reliability has been validated over 20 million kilometers of comprehensive regional testing. It has undergone extreme testing at 5200 meters altitude, 45°C heat, and -40°C cold, making it a reliable partner for wealth creation without downtime.
99.8% Transmission Efficiency: The Pinnacle of Efficient Power
The new generation HOWO-TS7 high-horsepower gas truck features the infinite S powertrain, composed of the Weichai WP15NG4.0/WP17NG4.0 gas engines with a thermal efficiency of 54.16%, CNHTC’s self-developed ninth-generation integrated S-AMT16 transmission, and a high-efficiency drive axle. The transmission, with its modular integrated design, boasts a B10 lifespan of up to 2 million kilometers and utilizes high-precision shaft rotation with an efficiency of 99.8%. The vehicle also employs a 0.48Cd technological drag reduction design and other systematic fuel-saving strategies, empowered by cutting-edge technology, to create a truly fuel-efficient high-horsepower truck that effectively reduces costs and increases efficiency.
Spacious 2215mm Design: A Mobile Home for Truckers
The new generation HOWO-TS7 high-horsepower gas truck offers a spacious design, with a cab width of 2215mm and an interior height of 2200mm, allowing for free movement and comfortable space. It features a large front windshield providing a panoramic view, capturing the scenery along the way. The truck includes 700L of storage space and a 3D fabric sleeper design, making it a cozy home on the road. With NVH optimization reducing noise to 48dB, it is the first domestic heavy truck to pass the domestic commercial vehicle quietness certification, complemented by passenger-grade interior design for a supreme driving experience.
Conclusion
As of the first half of 2024, CNHTC has achieved the double championship in domestic heavy truck sales and market share from January to May, with the HOWO brand making significant contributions. In the second half of the year, CNHTC HOWO will continue to focus on the goal of “making customers more profitable in 2024,” striking hard with technology, and advancing with a kingly stance towards the next milestone of one million units!
