On August 28th, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle will host the “Dongfeng Longqing New Generation Smart AMT Customer Experience Day” at its brand experience center in Shiyan headquarters. The event will invite key industry clients and media representatives to experience the Dongfeng Dragon Engine New Generation Smart AMT—Dongfeng Dragon Engine Automated Manual Transmission DA12—allowing participants to truly appreciate the innovative achievements and technological advancements of Dongfeng’s proprietary powertrain. This event is not only a face-to-face gathering with customers but also marks the debut of Dongfeng Dragon Engine’s new generation of intelligent powertrain products.
Hands-on Practice: Creating Value with Reliability
The development process of the Dongfeng Dragon Engine DA12 focused on insights into user needs, such as reliability, shift comfort, fuel efficiency, environmental adaptability, and maintenance convenience. Developed using a new design platform from VOLVO, the DA12 incorporates world-leading fully integrated parallel shift actuators and direct-push separated clutch actuators. This system is calibrated based on the overall powertrain and multi-scenario integration, achieving deep integration of the powertrain. The result is smooth and comfortable shifting operations that save both effort and fuel.
Reliability verification is a key focus for Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle before any product is launched. For the Dongfeng Dragon Engine DA12, extensive testing was conducted in real-world operational scenarios to help customers cope with varying driving conditions and environments. As of July 31st, 153 vehicles have been tested, accumulating a total validation mileage of 7.35 million kilometers. By the end of 2024, this is expected to exceed 12 million kilometers. The testing covers various scenarios, including coal and bulk material transport in North and Northwest China, bulk material and gravel transport in Central and Eastern China, Southwest China’s typical mountainous freight transport, and typical heavy load routes such as livestock, cold chain, hazardous materials, express delivery, and steel mills. The actual fuel-saving performance has also met expectations.
The “Dongfeng Dragon Engine New Generation Smart AMT Customer Experience Day” on August 28th will be different from conventional product launches. By inviting key industry clients to test drive and exchange experiences, this customer experience day is more conducive to collecting user feedback and achieving rapid product optimization and iteration. By adopting an open and equal attitude, listening to customer voices, and addressing customer needs directly, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle demonstrates its customer-centric approach, dedicated to creating and delivering customer value. This also reflects the company’s long-term commitment and pursuit of excellence, embodying the ethos of a major enterprise.
Building on Strength: Driving Dreams with Technology
Since its inception in 2019, Dongfeng Dragon Engine has borne the mission of revitalizing China’s independent power development and supporting the growth of its customers’ businesses. With its independent operation starting in 2022, Longqing Power embarked on a new journey for Chinese independent internal combustion engine brands. By 2024, with National VI (China VI emission standards) technology as a new starting point, Dragon Engine Power has expanded from a single vehicle power unit to a full range of powertrain systems, including seven engine models covering all power segments and four updated transmission models, all meeting the National VI standards. Dragon Engine Power not only represents Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle’s 55 years of progress but also empowers several medium and heavy-duty Dongfeng trucks with reliable power, enhancing overall vehicle performance and better meeting the diverse needs of customers in various specialized scenarios, ultimately showcasing the strongest voice in Chinese independent power.
In the face of increasingly intense competition in the commercial vehicle industry, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle has resolutely chosen to focus on product quality and technological research and development, while also paying close attention to customer needs and experiences. Through continuous technological innovation and service optimization, Dongfeng aims to build a unique competitive advantage for its brand, helping users achieve commercial success. As the “Dongfeng Dragon Engine New Generation Smart AMT Customer Experience Day” approaches on August 28th, we look forward to exploring the Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle brand experience center and witnessing a new chapter in the development of China’s independent powertrain industry.
