In recent years, Chinese commercial vehicle companies have actively expanded into the global market, initiating a rapid growth trend in Chinese commercial vehicle exports. On April 26th, the Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Overseas Partners Conference was held, bringing together nearly 200 guests including representatives from Dongfeng Group, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle, overseas dealer networks, industry clients, domestic financial institutions, and major mainstream media. The event aimed to discuss future market trends, deepen cooperation strategies, and outline a blueprint for sustainable development.
During the conference, 20 display vehicles from various Dongfeng automotive sub-brands such as Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle, Lantu, and Dongfeng Mengshi were showcased, along with 9 assemblies to support the event. Among them, four new energy vehicle models collectively made their debut: the Dongfeng Tianjin KR pure electric sanitation truck, Dongfeng Tianlong KC integrated charging and swapping engineering vehicle, Dongfeng Tianlong KL integrated charging and swapping traction vehicle, and the Dongfeng Tianlong KL natural gas traction vehicle. These models demonstrated the strength and confidence of Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle in leading the trend of Chinese commercial vehicles going global.
Dongfeng Tianjin KR Pure Electric Sanitation Truck: Reliable Operation + High Efficiency and Energy Saving + Safety Assurance
Customized for urban sanitation operations, this model features a zero-emission pure electric power system, actively meeting global urban cleanliness and environmental protection needs. It utilizes industry-leading electric motor, battery, and control assembly, ensuring low vehicle failure rates and continuous high-efficiency operation during daily cleaning, waste collection, and transportation tasks. It reduces operational interruptions and maintenance costs due to vehicle failures. With an E/P mode to reduce energy consumption, it can flexibly switch between energy-saving and power modes according to operational requirements, not only meeting the trend of energy-efficient optimization in the new energy vehicle industry but also improving overall energy utilization efficiency. Its chassis and upper body control and heat dissipation integration effectively reduce modification costs and improve resource allocation efficiency. Additionally, safety features such as pre-collision warning, lane departure warning, and 360° surround view enhance both worker and public safety while significantly increasing the intelligence level of sanitation operations management.
Dongfeng Tianlong KC Integrated Charging and Swapping Engineering Vehicle: Powerful Power + Upgraded Load Capacity + Technological Protection
Equipped with a top-tier power system including a Fastron 6E240 gearbox, maximum power of 360KW, and maximum torque of 2400N·m, this vehicle boasts outstanding power output and response speed, making it capable of handling heavy loads, steep slopes, and high-speed driving with ease. It is widely applicable in various engineering scenarios such as coal transportation, steel mill transportation, ore transportation, sand and gravel, and earthmoving. Its lightweight high-strength steel chassis reduces vehicle weight while increasing payload, ensuring stability and durability under heavy load conditions. Its charging and swapping integration design allows the vehicle to replenish energy in minutes, achieving nearly uninterrupted work and improving project progress and equipment utilization rates. Dongfeng’s independently developed vehicle control system, combined with brake energy recovery, significantly reduces energy consumption and brake temperature rise, demonstrating excellent energy efficiency. It also supports fast charging and battery swapping modes for convenient energy replenishment and worry-free endurance.
Dongfeng Tianlong KL Integrated Charging and Swapping Traction Vehicle: Gold Power + Technological Support + Super Energy Saving
With a high-power permanent magnet synchronous drive motor, 4-speed AMT, and Dongfeng Dena 440 drive axle, this vehicle creates an efficient and stable power chain, ensuring optimal performance under various conditions while providing good load-bearing capacity and driving stability. It adopts high-strength steel frame, high-strength leaf springs, V push rods, and lightweight design, reducing weight without compromising quality, improving cargo capacity, and enhancing maneuverability in harsh terrain conditions. Its integrated charging and swapping design allows the vehicle to replenish energy in minutes, ensuring nearly continuous operation and boosting project progress and equipment utilization rates. Equipped with intelligent safety devices such as EBS+ESC+LDWS and high and low voltage dual insurance, along with smart driving assistance systems and vehicle connectivity services, this model combines high performance, low operating costs, and high safety assurance, making it the preferred choice for long-haul transportation and resource transportation customers with high requirements for economic efficiency, driving experience, and safety performance.
Dongfeng Tianlong KL Natural Gas Traction Vehicle: Gold Power + Spacious Interior + Reliable Quality
Equipped with the Longqing DGi13-520 engine delivering high power output (520 horsepower) and excellent fuel economy, this vehicle excels in various driving conditions, significantly improving acceleration, climbing, and cruising capabilities, shortening transportation cycles, and increasing operational efficiency. Its Fastron 12-speed/Dongfeng 14-speed transmission forms a stable power chain, ensuring smooth power transmission and rapid response. Its multiple gear design allows drivers to finely adjust transmission ratios according to load and road conditions, further optimizing fuel consumption and reducing operating costs. With different capacity gas cylinders, it effectively reduces refueling frequency and improves transportation efficiency, making it especially suitable for long-haul and resource transportation markets. Its advanced safety features, intelligent driving assistance systems, and vehicle connectivity services provide comprehensive protection and management, setting new benchmarks in energy efficiency, cost-effective operations, and safety performance in the transportation industry.
The four showcased models not only demonstrate Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle’s deep accumulation and continuous innovation in new energy technology research and development, scenario application, and intelligent networking but also showcase its firm determination to cooperate with global partners and promote high-quality development in the commercial vehicle industry. These models have gained trust from customers in Russia, Iran, Vietnam, India, and other regions overseas due to their advanced green power systems and intelligent technology, vividly illustrating Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle’s forward-looking layout and outstanding achievements in key areas such as low-carbon intelligence, value prioritization, and scenario expansion, showcasing the competitiveness and influence of leading Chinese commercial vehicle brands in the global market.
