On August 7, 2024, under the theme “Hydrogen Power Sets Sail for a New Chapter, Glory Towards the Future,” the handover ceremony of hydrogen-powered heavy trucks from Rongcheng New Energy Group was successfully held in Tianjin.
Following successful deliveries of hydrogen-powered heavy trucks in 2023 and May this year, Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd. (DFLZM)and Rongcheng New Energy Group have once again joined forces. With the presence of Tianjin municipal government leaders, DFLZM and Rongcheng Group, the first batch of 100 Dongfeng Liuzhou Chenglong hydrogen-powered heavy trucks equipped with the Fe6 hydrogen fuel cell system were officially handed over. This brings the total number of Chenglong hydrogen-powered heavy trucks delivered to 211. These trucks will be widely used in key transportation sectors such as ports and mines, aiding Tianjin in building a hydrogen energy cooperation platform and enhancing the value of hydrogen applications, thereby contributing to a zero-carbon future.
To achieve the “dual carbon” goals and promote coordinated development in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, Tianjin has identified the hydrogen industry as a strategic emerging sector for development. The city has established a comprehensive hydrogen industry chain, including hydrogen production, storage, transportation, fuel cell core components, and demonstration applications, making it a significant hub for China’s hydrogen industry. As a pioneering force in Tianjin’s hydrogen industry, Rongcheng New Energy Group focuses on the Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone and uses hydrogen transportation application scenarios as leverage. It has established a hydrogen equipment manufacturing industry chain and mature demonstration applications in Binhai New Area. The continuous introduction and application of Dongfeng Liuzhou Chenglong hydrogen-powered heavy trucks will help Rongcheng New Energy Group build a “hydrogen+” economic model that integrates “source, grid, vehicle, and cloud,” promoting comprehensive development of the hydrogen industry.
Founded at the beginning of the People’s Republic of China and developed over 70 years, DFLZM is among China’s top 500 manufacturing enterprises. As an active promoter of new energy technologies for commercial vehicles, DFLZM follows the national “dual carbon” strategy and has successfully developed and launched several hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles. It has achieved significant milestones, such as the delivery and use of the first commercial hydrogen fuel vehicles in Guangxi and the launch of China’s first hydrogen-powered cargo truck, the Chenglong H5V. These hydrogen commercial vehicles set industry benchmarks in terms of power performance, range, and economy and have been widely used and operated in multiple regions, accumulating travel distances of hundreds of thousands of kilometers, proving their stability and reliability in the market.
The delivered Chenglong hydrogen-powered heavy trucks are equipped with the Fe6 hydrogen fuel cell system, independently developed by Rongcheng New Energy Group. These trucks feature high efficiency, eco-friendliness, intelligence, and energy-saving characteristics. This joint creation by Dongfeng Liuzhou and Rongcheng New Energy Group represents a flagship product in green and efficient hydrogen-powered heavy trucks and marks the official entry of Rongcheng New Energy Group’s hydrogen equipment into the operational phase, injecting robust power into the rapid development of Tianjin’s hydrogen industry.
Driven by supportive national policies and rapid industry development, the hydrogen industry is on a fast development track. DFLZM and Rongcheng New Energy Group will continue to collaborate, exploring more possibilities in new energy vehicle technologies. They aim to contribute to a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient hydrogen energy transportation system, providing more Chinese wisdom and solutions for a global green future.
