On November 6, Mr. Romeu Zema Neto, Governor of Minas Gerais (MG) State, Brazil, along with his accompanying delegation, visited the Shangran Power Park, the hydrogen energy division of Great Wall Motors, FTXT, for in-depth discussions on green hydrogen technology and hydrogen fuel cell truck applications. During the visit, a hydrogen energy cooperation memorandum was signed between the Economic Development Department of MG State (SEDE), the Investment Promotion Agency of MG State (Invest Minas), the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UNIFEI), Great Wall Motors Brazil, and FTXT.
According to the memorandum, FTXT will collaborate with Great Wall Motors Brazil to deliver hydrogen heavy-duty trucks. In partnership with the Economic Development Department of MG State (SEDE), the Investment Promotion Agency of MG State (Invest Minas), and UNIFEI, they will jointly create a demonstration project for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the region. Each party will leverage their knowledge, experience, technology, and resources to actively promote the development of the hydrogen energy industry and the green transportation transformation in MG State, Brazil.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Mr. Romeu Zema Neto, Governor of MG State, and Mr. Zhang Tianyu, Chairman of FTXT. Other signatories included Mr. Fernando Passarinho, Minister of Economic Development of MG State (SEDE), Mr. João Paulo Braga, Chairman of Invest Minas, Mr. Edson Bortoni, President of UNIFEI, Mr. Thiago Sugahara, Manager of Great Wall Motors Brazil EGA, and Mr. Chen Xuesong, President of FTXT.
The ceremony was attended by several key officials, including Mr. Marcelo Aro, Minister of the Interior of MG State, Mr. Ronaldo Baquet, Minister of the Investment Promotion Agency, and members of the delegation, as well as teams from Great Wall International, Great Wall Motors Brazil, and the FTXT overseas business team.
On the same day as the signing, Governor Zema Neto and his delegation also visited FTXT’s exhibition hall in Shanghai, where they were introduced to the hydrogen-powered vehicles provided by FTXT. They further explored the development history, technological capabilities, and application demonstrations of Great Wall Motors’ hydrogen energy business and FTXT. Additionally, in-depth discussions were held on business expansion plans in the Brazilian market and cooperation in the signed hydrogen energy projects.
All parties expressed their hope to jointly promote the rapid implementation and deployment of hydrogen energy vehicles in MG State, Brazil, through advanced hydrogen technologies and integrated solutions. They also look forward to exploring more diversified cooperation methods in the future across various sectors, providing further reference for the development of Brazil’s hydrogen energy industry and its green and sustainable societal growth.
Previously, as the main carrier of Great Wall Motors’ hydrogen energy business, FTXT has continuously expanded its presence in the Brazilian market, following Great Wall’s internationalization strategy. The company has attracted the attention of high-ranking officials such as Gerardo Alckmin, Vice President of the Federative Republic of Brazil and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services, as well as local governments. FTXT has also received visits and conducted business exchanges with important representatives from Brazil’s Industrial Development Agency, the National Confederation of Industry, the State of Espírito Santo, the Brazilian Manufacturers Association, the Brazilian Automotive Parts Association, the Brazilian Society of Automotive Engineering, and the National Bank for Economic and Social Development of Brazil.
The formal signing of the hydrogen energy cooperation memorandum with related institutions in MG State marks a new stage in FTXT’s development in the Brazilian market. In the future, FTXT will continue to leverage its global layout advantages to further expand the hydrogen energy market in Latin America and around the world, actively contributing to global energy transformation and green change with more “hydrogen” power from China!
