Jiefang JH6 cargo version has been updated, while the long-range Xinghan H has introduced an 18-ton methanol tractor. Additionally, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced the 389th batch of N-class heavy trucks.

The main content of this article: In October, the heavy goods market “Silver Ten” missed the appointment, fortunately, to welcome a new high in the second half of the year, and only 50 new products were announced in November. FAW Jiefang JH6 cargo version was newly launched, Fudai Galaxy family accelerated serialization, Dongfeng Tianjin KL series 12.5 tons of “small traction”; LNG heavy trucks: Jiefang Yingtu business class cargo version, Sinotruk HOWO TX7 sedan version; BYD general configuration Q3, Qingling-AIDRIVE traction class; Long-range Xinghan H series 18 tons of methanol traction, Jiefang JH6 series 44/35 tons of firefighting, Dongfeng Duolika new D12 hybrid cargo version, Guizhou Yangtze River and the “vehicle operation method” of the base vehicle; “New forces” co-opt “old configurations”: Shenxiang Xingchen-JAC-Green Control, 01-Sanhuan Xiaoman-China Innovation Airlines; Liuqi Chenglong-Inner Mongolia Yipai/Shanghai Qing Hydrogen, Sinotruk SITRAK-Xinjiang Kunhua FCV traction.

In October, the heavy goods market “Silver Ten” missed the appointment, fortunately to welcome the new high in the second half of the year, and the new product “happy and sad” was announced in November

According to the statistics of the China Automobile Association: in October this year, the heavy truck market sales were 66,366, although the month-on-month increase of 15.0%, but a year-on-year decrease of 18.2%, the “silver ten peak season” once again missed the appointment, although not as good as the level of every single month in the first half of the year (even in February of the Spring Festival holiday), fortunately, it also came to a new high point in the second half of the year. Specifically: the sales of semi-trailer traction were 32,036, a year-on-year decrease of 37.4%, officially giving up the top spot of heavy trucks; The sales of heavy trucks (load/dump/special-purpose) were 343.3 million, a year-on-year increase of 14.7%, and the momentum of increasing instead of declining has the determination to reverse the decline in one fell swoop. Cumulatively, from January to October this year, heavy trucks sold 749,300 units, a cumulative year-on-year decrease of 4.9%, and there is a trend of further expansion, with only two months left, 2024 seems to be another year of “hard to return”, including: traction and heavy trucks were 394,200 and 355,000 respectively, although the gap between the two has changed slightly, but the overall level is still about 40,000 units.

On the evening of November 7, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the 389th batch of new products in November this year, which was released on the afternoon of the 11th by the China Automobile Association on the monthly economic operation of the automobile industry. After the identification, there are 28 and 20 new traction (vehicle caliber) and heavy truck (chassis caliber) respectively, which are converted into a total of only 50 new products for “heavy trucks”. In the past four years, the monthly minimum value of new heavy goods products was 42 models (traction 13 + heavy trucks 29) announced in the 368th batch in February last year, and the comparison shows that the number of new products this month has once again ushered in a rare trough. However, considering the recent continuous highlight performance, it is still better than the first half of the year from the average value, with the two categories of 44.5 and 41.0 models / half a year, and the industry can be relieved a little.

FAW Jiefang JH6 cargo version is newly launched, Fudai Galaxy family accelerates serialization, Dongfeng Tianjin KL “small traction”

This batch of cargo diesel power Max = 585 horsepower / 430kW, that is, FAW 12.52L CA6DM3-58E66 diesel engine, by FAW CA1261P26K2L5T3E6A80 truck chassis and refrigerated version of the vehicle adopted, after the new liberation of the new JH6 series cab, quasi-passenger 2/3 people, the appearance of the upgrade of the modeling: different from the current version of the JH6 quadrilateral lamp style, the new J-shaped combined headlights, the upper triangle arrangement lens +The lower part is longitudinally arranged with four + outer edge LED light strips, the X-shaped style of the front grille is more obvious, the horizontal grille is adjusted to “five bars” (3 up and 2 below), and the use of inclined planes and oblique mesh holes highlights the tough style, the position of the eagle logo is moved up, the top cover is integrated with a high light, and the side door panels and fenders are slightly adaptable. The car uses 6×2 small three-axle drive, GVW = 25.5 tons, wheelbase 1.9 + 5.6 meters, optional double front axle two 3 / 2 leaf spring suspension, rear composite or air suspension, while optional family 525 horsepower program, the formation of the vehicle after the total length of 12 meters, box length 9435mm, FRF class, rated load weight of 12.79 / 12.725 tons, load mass utilization factor of 1.02, fuel consumption 32.0L / 100km. Since its launch in 2014, the Jiefang JH6 has sold more than 400,000 units and has grown into the flagship product of Jiefang Qingqi Company . In addition, the new JH6 styling is also optional on the CA1260P26K15L7T3NE6A80 and corresponding refrigerated trucks in this batch, matching LNG power and Weichai’s 10.52L, 350 horsepower gas engine.

Cargo diesel power Min = 260 horsepower / 191kW, that is, Dongfeng commercial “Longqing” 4.75L DDi47E260-60 diesel engine, by Dongfeng commercial vehicle DFH1180E30 truck chassis, Tianjin KR series cab, optional 7.9-10.35 meters four groups of vehicle length, base vehicle width 2.5 meters, quasi-2/3 people, Optional 4.2-5.8 meters four groups of wheelbase, optional five groups of leaf spring suspension, compared with this batch of traction power Min models can be seen, this car and Dongfeng Tianjin’s KL traction version should belong to the same series of different specifications.

Traction diesel power Max = 520 horsepower / 382kW, compared with the current 600 horsepower starter slightly down, that is, Foton Cummins 11.82L A12NS6B520 diesel engine, by Foton Daimler BJ4251Y6DAM-02 semi-trailer tractor adopt, Auman’s first generation Galaxy series cab, quasi-2/3 people, optional Xinghui / Star Wing version or Galaxy 5M / Galaxy T series modeling, wheelbase 3.3/3.45 meters, optional nine groups of leaf spring suspension, quasi-tow 40 tons trailerAt the same time, it can choose the same family of 500/480 horsepower or 9.92L, 480/440 horsepower diesel engine, fuel consumption of 35.0 or 35.5L/100km. With the new launch of the sixth-generation Galaxy family of Foton Daimler, the series also ushered in the best opportunity to update the product lineage.

Traction diesel power Min = 240 horsepower / 177kW, that is, Dongfeng commercial “Longqing” 4.75L DDi47E240-60 diesel engine, by Dongfeng commercial DFH4120E semi-trailer tractor, Tianjin KL series cab, vehicle width 2524mm, quasi-2/3 people, and cargo version of the Tianjin KR cab common, GVW = 12490kg, wheelbase 3.5 meters, front 3, rear 4 + 3 leaf spring suspension, Quasi-tow 24.335-24.6 tons trailer, fuel consumption 23.0L / 100km. Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle has declared the Dongfeng Tianjin VR series EQ4121GSZ6D in October 2023, which is the same as this batch of new products as “large and medium-sized trucks, small traction”, equipped with Yuchai 2.97L, YCY30165-60 diesel engine, quasi-towing 9.9-12.375 tons of trailer, from the cab specifications to the traction quality to be “one size smaller”.

This batch of six new dump heavy trucks are all powered by BEV, and there are no diesel models.

LNG heavy trucks: Jiefang Yingtu cargo version, Sinotruk HOWO TX7 sedan version, BYD general Q3, Qingling-AIDRIVE

In terms of tonnage: there are a total of eight subdivisions of GVW levels in this month, the main change is the addition of 12 tons of “small traction”, and the traditional model still has the advantage of 25 tons of traction, covering five fuel types; The ten models of four-axle 31-32 tons of heavy trucks are almost all BEVs, while the two-axle 18-ton and three-axle 25-26 tons are five, and the other three-axle 35-ton and four-axle 44 tons are all new diesel-powered firefighting products.

In terms of fuel, the NEV penetration rates of traction and heavy trucks were 75.9% and 50.0%, respectively, of which 18 and 10 BEVs were respectively, both of which held the top spots. In comparison, the former’s four FCVs and the latter’s one HEV are all “only” new products in this batch. ICE power scheme, four traction diesel and three gas/methanol, together account for the remaining 1/4 share; Six diesel models and five gas models of heavy trucks can still fight.

• FAW declared the liberation of the Yingtu business class series CA1320P35K18L7T4NE6A80 truck chassis and refrigerated truck, using LNG power, bottom between cylinder shafts, optional single/double cylinder configuration, GVW = 32 tons, quasi-2/3 people, wheelbase 4.5 meters, double front axle 2 or 2/3 pieces, rear through bridge air suspension, matching FAW 14.5L, 580/530 horsepower gas engine, forming a vehicle with a total length of 12 meters, box length of 9.4/9.5 meters, FRF class, The rated load weight is 17.3 / 17.37 tons, and the load mass utilization factor is 1.20. As the flagship model of Jiefang Qingqi, the Yingtu series has completed the announcement of 16 traction and two heavy truck chassis announcements, the former includes ten diesel, two CNG and four LNG models, the latter two are diesel powered, and this batch of new products is the first LNG-powered truck.
• Sinotruk Jinan declared the chassis of the ZZ5257XXYV56CGF1L van truck, the Howo TX7 series cab, the quasi-2/3 person, the use of LNG power, the bottom on both sides between the cylinder axles, GVW = 24.9 tons, wheelbase 5.2 meters, 6×2 small three-axle drive form, double front axle 3 pieces, rear 3 + 2 leaf spring suspension, matching Weichai 12.54L, 480 horsepower gas engine. The chassis is also quasi-towing 15/17/18/21.1 tons of trailers, using a flat top structure with a low center of gravity, which should be customized and developed for vehicle transporters. Previously, the diesel version of the same series of chassis has been matched for the JHP5250TCL vehicle transporter of Jiangsu Haipeng special car, with the spread of gas heat, for long-distance transportation needs of the car truck has also begun to “catch up with the fashion”.

• BYD has declared the general version of the Q3 series BYD4250C2BEV1/2 two pure electric semi-trailer tractors, compared with the previous three high-end versions of the power and configuration adjustments, more product economy. The series of quasi-2 people, GVW = 25 tons, wheelbase 3.8 meters, front 2, rear 2/4 leaf spring suspension, quasi-tow 38.2/38.75 or 38.9/39.4 tons of trailer, both are equipped with Wuhan Fodi monomer, Fodi group LFP power battery, cab back scheme, by reducing the power and cancel the large power and both the axle bottom scheme, BYD 410kW electric drive system. It is known that the former has a power of 382.4 kWh and a driving range of 265 km, while the latter is estimated to be about 265 kWh based on battery energy density and curb weight. It can be seen that after the upgrade of battery technology, car companies have more layout space and freedom, so as to provide more versions of model configuration schemes.
• Qingling joined hands with Zhiyu Veken in September to declare the hidden carbon Z5 series QL4250BEVHNPH pure electric semi-trailer tractor, and this month to expand a number of configurations: first, the fast TZ368XSSF-SZF603 electric drive system was added, with a peak value of 410kW, and the curb weight was adjusted to 9.42 tons. Quasi-towing 39.45 tons trailer, also optional power take-off PTO, high roof cab (vehicle height 3290mm), and optional multi-functional accessory box above the frame behind the cab, similar to the pickup cargo box above the rear wheel cover “toolbox”, but if it can fit the shape and contour of the structural parts will be better. The car optional generic name logo, enabled the word “AIDRIVE”, the front of the car also uses a silver Qingling pattern logo, the overall texture is more textured.

Long-range Xinghan H series 18 tons of methanol traction, Jiefang JH6 series firefighting, Dongfeng Duolika new D12 hybrid cargo version

The main characteristics of this batch of 50 new heavy-duty trucks are subdivided into axle structures and drive forms, and the main characteristics are that the “small three-axle” 6×2 cargo category is overtaken, and the six 8×4 dump categories are more than the four cargo categories, and they are also the only new dump types. In addition, according to the enterprise/group caliber of the new heavy truck statistics, a total of 12 groups, 18 companies declared new products: Shanzhong/Weichai 14 (Shaanxi Automobile 8/Sinotruk Jinan 3/Jishang 2), Dongfeng eight (Dongfeng Commercial 4/Liuqi 3/Headquarters 1) and FAW Jiefang six ranked in the top three, BAIC four (Fudai/Beizhong 2 each), and JAC, Sany and Geely Valin each three for the second echelon, the remaining five 1-2, a total of nine, the number of industry participants is relatively limited.

• Geely Valin declared the HN4180MX51D2M6Y methanol semi-trailer tractor of the Long-range Xinghan H series, which is also the first 18-ton 4×2 traction model of the series. The car quasi-2 people, wheelbase 4.2 meters, optional front 1 / 2 / 3 leaf springs, rear air suspension, quasi-tow 34.27 / 33.57 tons trailer (42 tons of car train), matching Valin 13.67L, 540 / 510 horsepower methanol machine, alcohol consumption 75L / 100km. As the flagship model of long-range commercial vehicles, the short-head shape Xinghan H series became famous early and was also pinned on high expectations, and after the completion of the announcement layout of the 25-ton 6×4 basic model, the appropriate declaration of the 18-ton 4×2 version will also help to expand the product coverage.
• FAW declared two fire truck chassis, namely the CA5440GXFP26K15L7T4BE6A80 and CA5350GXFP26K15L7T1BE6A80 of the Jiefang JH6 series, both of which are chassis total mass overrun vehicles, respectively using four-axle 8×4 and three-axle 6×4 drive, GVW = 44 tons and 35 tons, all can choose four groups of leaf spring suspension, quasi-2/3 people, matching Weichai 12.54L, 550 horsepower diesel engine, up to 95km / h. It should be noted that the fire truck business of emergency support has quietly become a new track, and there is a continuous influx of various car companies, such as Xiamen Jinlong/Longyan Changfeng/Qiaolong/Zhangzhou Kehui in Fujian Circle, Hubei Kaili/Ruili/Zhongzhen Hanjiang in Hubei Circle, Jinguan/Xinhangda in Chongqing Circle, and Taiyuan Heavy Industry, Jinan Saab and Weihai Guangtai (Beijing Zhongzhuo Times, a subsidiary of Beijing Zhongzhuo Times, also engaged in fire trucks) in the northern region.

• Dongfeng Group declared the Kaiput series EQ1180DACPHEVJ plug-in hybrid truck chassis and cargo version of the vehicle, that is, Dongfeng DFAC’s new D12 series products, with 2 passengers, wheelbase of 4.5/7.1 meters, optional four sets of leaf spring suspension, matching Yuchai 4.3L, 240 horsepower diesel engine, equipped with Hubei Yiwei LFP power battery, after the formation of the whole vehicle, only 4.5 meters wheelbase and flat-top cab are selected, without roof shroud, with a total length of 8.39 meters, The cargo box is 6.06 meters long, the rated load weight is 10.82 tons, and the fuel consumption is 24.0L / 100km. As a new styling for the younger generation, the relatively dynamic and fashionable new Dolica D12 (internal code T32) is also in line with the current trend of electrification. In addition, according to the wheelbase, this batch of HEV chassis will also have other versions of the vehicle announcement declaration, to be followed up.
• Guizhou Yangtze River in the 388th batch of publicity to “get off the passenger and into the cargo”, this batch began to intervene in the field of 3 prefix dump, declared GK1310SR766BEV pure electric truck chassis and dump version of the vehicle. The car uses the same cab as the U series of Jirui, 2 passengers, optional closed mask, wheelbase 4.25 meters, optional ten sets of leaf spring suspension, equipped with CATL LFP power battery, Suzhou green control 510kW electric drive system (peak 3100Nm@3500rpm + 4 AMT), the formation of the vehicle after the total length of 10.7 / 10.8 / 11 meters, cargo box length 7.6 / 7.8 / 8 meters, rated load weight of 9.57 tons. There are two points here: 1. Guizhou Yangtze River previously used Jirui United U series or Dongfeng Liuzhou Chenglong H5 series chassis to declare three 5-word B/SEV dump garbage trucks ZLJ, which was once a treatment method for many car companies to avoid 3-word dump vehicles (especially modified enterprises). However, after the update of the management rules of the bodywork commission, such products are planned to be included in the management of base vehicles, and the advantages of vehicle companies are highlighted again, just like the operation mode of this batch of Guizhou Yangtze River. 2. This electric drive system of Suzhou Green Control has been used in batches in the Dongfeng system, such as Tianlong KL in the traction category and Tianlong KC in the dump field, etc., and it is also a relatively mature high-horsepower central single-motor drive system in the field of heavy-duty commercial vehicles. In addition, Guizhou Yangtze River also declared the GK3251SM564BEV of the Liuqi Chenglong H5 model in September, and passed the review in October, which is equivalent to finding the previous flat model.

The “new forces” co-opted the “old configuration”, Liuqi Chenglong-Inner Mongolia faction/Shanghai Qing Hydrogen, Sinotruk SITRAK-Xinjiang Kunhua

• There are a total of 40 sets of energy storage systems in this batch of BEV heavy trucks, all of which are LFP systems. Among them: 28 groups of the era department occupy 70%, and the “double era” supporting method has been widely recognized by the industry, and the exclusive 10 groups of new products can effectively alleviate production capacity problems and maintain supply balance; China Innovation Airlines, Fodi Battery, Hefei Guoxuan and Suzhou Rongchu are all two, if you consider the single supply, Ruipu Lanjun series also has a good performance.
• After the conversion of this batch of BEV+FCV heavy trucks, a total of 32 sets of electric drive systems, with 3:5 internal/external support, Green Control almost single-handedly reversed the competitive pattern, a total of 14 groups, supporting six enterprise groups; SINOTRUK Group 4, Sany, BYD and Jiangsu Huayong/01 and Suzhou Langao are all two groups, of which Langao is worth noting as the “hidden champion”.

As the saying goes, “wear new shoes and go the old way”, the new forces of car manufacturing are proud to provide new ideas and perspectives at the product and marketing level, while also need to follow the general rules of the traditional automobile industry.

• In addition to the original Suzhou green control 246kW×2 (peak 820Nm) electric drive system, the green control 310kW×2 (peak 590Nm) electric drive system was also added, and the corresponding AMT transmission gear should also be increased, so that it can have a denser speed ratio to adapt to a wider range of working conditions.HFC4259EV12 The car optional front 2/3 leaf springs, rear composite suspension, quasi-tow 37.07 tons trailer, equipped with “dual era” LFP power battery. The car can choose a variety of working platform styles, and in this batch of a number of similar models also have a choice, is a very practical “detail configuration”.
• Recently, Zero One Automobile, which has been in the limelight, has joined hands with Hubei Sanhuan to declare two pure electric tractors of the Xiaoman series STQ4257L10Y8S2/5BEV, with 2 passengers, optional six sets of leaf spring suspension, equipped with China Innovation Airlines LFP power battery, Jiangsu Huayong 240kW×2 electric drive system. The two cars respectively use the “inter-axle bottom + semi-back” and only “inter-axle bottom” power battery layout scheme, corresponding to the quasi-trailer 36.67-37.67 and 38.27-39.27 tons of trailers. Previously, the Sanhuan Xiaoman series has established a supporting relationship with Hubei EVE and CATL, and this time it has joined hands with China Innovation Aviation CALB, and has added a head enterprise of power batteries, which has a wider adaptability to different regions and customer preferences.

The four new FCV products in this batch are all traction, accounting for 1/7 of their own total, and are obviously not affected by the decline in the market. Recently, there have been media reports that FCVs are cold in the field of global buses (especially city buses), and the author has always believed that hydrogen energy may be more suitable for open long-distance working conditions, and may have better adaptability for heavy trucks mainly used for long-distance road transportation.

• Dongfeng Liuzhou Automobile joined hands with Inner Mongolia Yipai Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd. to declare a LZ4252H7DZFCEV fuel cell semi-trailer tractor, Chenglong H7 series cab, quasi-passenger 2 people, optional Chenglong H73S front wall mask, wheelbase 4050mm, quasi-tow 37.02/37.67 tons trailer, equipped with Inner Mongolia Yipai hydrogen fuel cell + CATL LFP power battery, Topbest 230kW×2 electric drive system. Founded in January 2022 and located in Dongsheng District, Ordos, Inner Mongolia Yipai is a joint venture company of 73.33% hydrogen energy in Shanghai Yipai + 20% in Inner Mongolia Chenlong Hydrogen Power + 6.67% in Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal. Shanghai Yipai is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Enerstar of Canada, and signed a contract to settle in Hubei City in December 2021. Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal belongs to Yitai Group, which is a large-scale energy enterprise with a complete coal industry chain. In addition, Dongfeng Liuzhou Automobile also joined hands with Shanghai Qinghydrogen Technology Co., Ltd. to declare a LZ4253H7DZFCEV, equipped with Shanghai Qinghydrogen fuel cell + Huzhou Weihong LMO power battery, Suzhou Langao 360kW electric drive system. Founded in May 2020 and located in Zhuying Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai, Shanghai Qinghydrogen is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Edelman in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, and has previously established supporting cooperation with Dongfeng Liuzhou, Suzhou Jinlong and Nanjing Jinlong.
• Sinotruk Jishang joined hands with Xinjiang Kunhua New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. to declare a ZZ4256Y424HZ1FCEV3 fuel cell traction vehicle, using SITRAK G7H series cab, quasi-2/3 people, wheelbase 4225mm, quasi-towing 36.2 tons of trailer, equipped with Xinjiang Kunhua fuel cell + CATL LFP power battery, Sinotruk 130kW×4 electric drive system. Xinjiang Kunhua is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Kunhua New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., established in January 2024 and located in Naomaohu Agricultural Innovation Park, Yiwu County, Hami City, Xinjiang. The parent company, Shanghai Kunhua, has established cooperative relations with traction/dump trucks from Universiade, Shaanxi Automobile and Dongfeng, and has established a subsidiary of Hebei Kunhua in Xinji, Shijiazhuang, to cooperate with XCMG tractors. In addition, Xinjiang Hami is a well-known large-scale mining base in China, and has formed a number of leading industrial clusters and a complete industrial chain, so it is also an ideal area for major car companies and parts companies to gather together to lay out electrification.