From design concept to vehicle configuration, from beautiful atmosphere to practicality and reliability, from safety and economy to comfort and convenience, the HOWO-A7 heavy truck newly launched by China Heavy Duty Truck embodies the product development strategy of China Heavy Duty Truck. As the crystallization of China National Heavy Duty Truck's "Technology Leading Strategy", HOWO-A7 has not only become the pinnacle of domestic heavy trucks, but also will lead the heavy truck industry in China to the world advanced level.
High-tech content to create a perfect classic
HOWO-A7 series heavy trucks are the latest generation of heavy trucks in China, with 130 latest technology patents. After more than one year's development and more than two years, more than 50 experimental vehicles have been repeatedly tested in various extreme environments. With its excellent quality of high performance, high quality and high technology, HOWO-A7, which has been tempered and refined, has brought domestic heavy trucks to an unprecedented new realm and will fundamentally subvert people's traditional cognition of domestic heavy trucks.
HOWO-A7 heavy truck, which embodies the design concept of maximizing users' interests everywhere, selects the world-class main assembly and electronic information system, and its driving comfort, safety, reliability and electronic level have reached the highest level in the world.
HOWO-A7 cab was jointly developed by China Heavy Duty Truck and Italian Giorgetto Design Company. Adopt European style, bold and unrestrained appearance, smooth lines, and the same painting process as top cars to create a noble and beautiful style; The wide windshield brings a wider field of vision, and the rearview mirror with electric adjustment and electric heating function is beautiful, practical and convenient; The electric lifting system reduces the labor intensity and is convenient to maintain; In addition to adhering to the Swedish regulations of HOWO7 series, the cab body and doors also refer to the improvement results of Swedish trucks in recent years. A new high-tech device is installed on the steering wheel, which can deform and absorb the steering column when the impact strikes, making the safety performance of HOWOA7 heavy truck reach the top level in the world. The internal configuration of the cab also embodies the comfortable and convenient humanized design concept everywhere.
Cooperate with international first-class suppliers and weld according to advanced robot automatic assembly line, so as to minimize the overall accuracy error; The strength of the car body is leading in China, and the cab can move backwards by 20 cm in the instant of a frontal collision; A large number of non-pointed design and flame retardant materials are used; Anti-pre-drilling devices designed in inertial rotating seat belts and bumpers make the safety performance of the whole vehicle unique in China. The tensile strength of the frame longitudinal beam made of new high-strength materials exceeds 820Mpa；; The first disc-type twitcher, 430 diaphragm spring clutch adopted in China, the new technology of front axle optimization design, and the HW 12 and 16 series of single and double axles are mature and reliable, which constitute an excellent vehicle matching.
Brand-new power system, shaping the new concept of fuel-saving heavy truck
Known as the most fuel-efficient engine in China, China National Heavy Duty Truck D 12 series engines have adopted a series of latest international technologies and achieved obvious differentiated results. Large displacement and high power make the vehicle get power from low idle speed, and its wide range makes the whole vehicle get constant power value and maximum torque value. This characteristic determines the good fuel economy and drivability of D 12 engine. Adopt Denso's new generation of electronically controlled common rail fuel system, and the degree of spray atomization is more accurate; The DLC nozzle improved by new technology has higher reliability and anti-caking medium effect; It has the potential to upgrade the emissions of four countries and five countries; Exquisite manufacturing and assembly technology has enabled the engine overhaul mileage to exceed one million kilometers.
Adopting the most advanced engine and transmission matching route in China, drivers and passengers can enjoy the driving convenience of top heavy trucks and achieve the lowest fuel consumption; The front disc brake and ZF steering system greatly improve the safety guarantee.
AMT intelligent gear shifting leads China Heavy Truck into a new era of automatic gear shifting.
The intelligent automatic manual AMT standard on HOWO-A7 heavy truck is the latest achievement jointly developed by China Heavy Truck and Webeco, which opens a new era of heavy truck technology in China. China Heavy Truck Company registered the Chinese registered trademark of "National Heavy Truck Company Intelligent Hand in Hand Integration" and the English registered trademark of "Smartshift" for this product. SMARTSHIFT 16-speed electronically controlled transmission has two modes: power mode and economy mode. Compared with mechanical transmission, the fuel utilization rate is higher and the safety is higher. Driving is like an experienced old driver, which allows China users to enjoy the operating comfort of international high-end heavy trucks in advance. According to experts, from the design point of view, unlike AT in the automobile industry, AMT mechanical gearbox realizes automatic gear shifting through electronic control, which is generally 3-5% more fuel efficient than manual gearbox.
AMT is the standard technology of international high-end heavy trucks, and 58% trucks in Europe are equipped with AMT gearboxes. The automatic shift mode of AMT is based on providing maximum power output, which has manual shift function, crawling function and economic function.
Strong technical development strength and product supporting system have always been the important support of China Heavy Duty Truck's core competitiveness. For many years, automatic transmission has been the top priority of domestic automobile industry research and development. China Heavy Duty Truck started research and development in 2005, carried out small batch loading test in 2007 and mass production in 2009. The magical "heavy truck speed" has once again made China Heavy Duty Truck, making it the only enterprise in China that can mass-produce AMT and realize industrialization. HOWO-A7 series products are oriented to the international market and domestic high-end heavy truck market. In the process of design and development, in order to win in the global competition, China Heavy Duty Truck cooperated with international first-class suppliers to design important parts, and carried out joint research and development according to international key assembly design standards and combined with the actual characteristics of China, thus embarking on a new road of international technical cooperation. HOWO-A7 series products adopt German ZF steering gear and oil pump, WABCO double-cylinder air compressor, vehicle brake valve, AMT transmission and jointly designed SartShift intelligent manual and automatic shifting system, German VOSS brake interface, Mann-hummel fuel filter and plastic air filter system, SABO shock absorber, Bell cooling system, VDO instrument+control system, VDO audio system, World-class technologies and products such as Westphalia exhaust bellows and hendrickson rubber suspension, combined with years of heavy truck experience and accurate understanding of the market of China Heavy Duty Truck, have developed many excellent assemblies with independent intellectual property rights.
Strong heavy truck heart-the most fuel-efficient engine in China
The newly designed China National Heavy Duty Truck D 12 series engine is the most representative heavy truck engine in China at present, with the power range of 340-460Ps.
China National Heavy Duty Truck has developed a series of new technologies, and achieved obvious differentiation results, which makes the D 12 engine have good maneuverability. Large displacement and high power make the vehicle get power from low idle speed, and at the same time, its wide speed range makes the whole machine get constant power value and maximum torque value. This characteristic determines the good fuel economy and drivability of D 12 engine.
Exquisite manufacturing and assembly technology has enabled the engine overhaul mileage to exceed 6.5438+0 million kilometers. Effectively solved the problem of high after-sales failure rate of other similar domestic models.
In order to meet the needs of different customers, China National Heavy Duty Truck also customized the D 10 series engine (270PS-380PS) for HOWO-A7. The D 10 series engines adopt the first independent innovation technology in China-the intermediate supercharger. With the application of this technology, the air intake and exhaust system has undergone substantial changes, with smooth air intake and concise exhaust, which makes the "lung" function of the vehicle more prominent and the fuel economy better improved.
Both D 10 and D 12 engines meet the emission standards of China 3 and have the technical potential of China 4 and China 5.
Leading technology creates a new era of heavy truck transmission in China
--——SMARTSHIFT-AMT intelligent shift manual transmission
SMARTSHIFT literally translates as "smart shift". AMT is the standard technology of high-end heavy trucks in the world, and 50% trucks in Europe are equipped with AMT gearboxes. With the launch of China Heavy Duty Truck SMARTSHIFT-AMT, China users can enjoy the operating comfort of international high-end heavy trucks, thus upgrading China heavy truck technology to the ranks of advanced heavy trucks in the world! Leading China (Asia) Heavy Truck into the era of automatic shifting.
China National Heavy Duty Truck SMARTSHIFT gearbox is an electronically controlled automatic gearbox with 16 speed change. Just like a skilled driver driving a truck, the fuel efficiency is higher.
The working principle and structure of AMT are completely different from that of automobile AT. AT of automobile is a mode that hydraulic oil is driven by turbine, and then hydraulic oil drives mechanical device. The efficiency loss of oil driver is large, so the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is generally more than that of manual gear 1-2 liters. AMT is a mechanical gearbox, which automatically shifts gears through electronic control. Shifting gears is also like a manual gearbox. When the clutch is separated by engine acceleration or transmission braking, it automatically switches the most suitable gear when the meshing synchronization is achieved, which is generally 3%-5% more fuel-efficient than manual gearbox.
Suitable for various working conditions. With the help of China National Heavy Duty Truck's SMARTSHIFT, drivers can pay more attention to driving and the surrounding traffic environment and respond in time. Help new drivers reach the level of senior drivers. Drivers can still shift gears manually. Switch to manual mode and use the control handle to select the appropriate gear. Trucks using SMARTSHIFT have no clutch pedal, and the shift is fully automatic.
Extremely reliable All AMT hardware has been used and matured in European heavy truck industry for many years.
Front and rear axle assemblies with technical features
The front axle (front axle), a new technology optimized by finite element method and related engineering software, is divided into 7 tons and 9 tons:
—— The brand-new 7-ton front axle is a newly-developed special front axle for road vehicles by China Heavy Duty Truck. Its bearing capacity is superior to that of similar domestic vehicles, and its stability and steering control are convenient. In view of the new processing technology, its self-weight is reduced and its reliability is increased.
The -9-ton front axle is the highest bearing capacity in China at present, and its weight is the same as that of the original HOWO front axle. A large number of tests show that its maneuverability and reliability have reached the best state.
China National Heavy Duty Truck's brand-new 7-ton and 9-ton front axles are equipped with disc brakes as standard, which is a unique new technology application of domestic heavy truck tractors and is completely consistent with the latest heavy truck configuration in Europe and America.
Mature and reliable drive axle. HW 12 and 16 series single and double bridges are the largest and strongest single-stage deceleration bridges developed by China National Heavy Duty Truck. In recent years, continuous technical improvement has made the middle and rear axle assemblies mature in technology and durable. The speed ratios of HW 16 are 3.73 and 4.22; The speed ratios of HW 12 are 3.9 1, 4.875 and 5.833.
HC 16, ST 16 wheel side deceleration bridge. HC 16 cast axle housing is used for construction vehicles with speed ratios of 4.42, 4.8 and 5.73.
ST 16 stamped axle housing can be used for road vehicles with speed ratios of 3.93, 4.42, 4.8, 5. 1 1 and 5.73.
Vehicle matching parts with superior performance
China heavy trucks use disc brakes for the first time. Disc brake is the standard configuration of high-end heavy trucks all over the world. Compared with drum brake, disc brake has high speed, heavy load and good braking efficiency at high temperature. Braking is more stable and comfortable; Good heat dissipation, more convenient replacement of brake pads and other outstanding advantages.
China Heavy Duty Truck Disc Brake is a patented product with independent intellectual property rights. Compact structure, light weight, automatic adjustment of braking gap, short braking distance and outstanding braking efficiency. Effectively reduce puncture. At the same time, the braking torque output is stable and the braking is stable, which effectively solves the phenomenon of braking swing and braking deviation. The service life is much longer than that of drum brake.
The disc brake developed by China Heavy Truck Co., Ltd. has greatly improved the technical level of trucks in China.
Pull the diaphragm spring clutch. China is the only new diaphragm spring raw material and friction plate parts imported from Germany. The driven disc torsional vibration damper is designed with large torsional angle and small torsional stiffness, and the hub is processed by advanced laser technology. Through 3 million life tests and harsh real vehicle road tests, the product performance and quality work force uniformity have reached the international advanced level.
Cab exterior
Primer and topcoat are sprayed on the latest paint line independently developed by China Heavy Duty Truck. Advanced equipment and high-quality paint make the life, cleanliness, brightness, corrosion resistance and adhesion of the paint surface of the whole vehicle reach or exceed the international level.
The front of the car is beautiful and atmospheric, and the wide windshield makes your vision wider; The combination rearview mirror, main rearview mirror and wide-angle rearview mirror have electric adjustment function and electric heating function. The drag coefficient is as low as 0.57, which greatly reduces the fuel consumption of vehicles and reaches the world advanced level.
The newly designed combined headlight assembly integrates high beam, low beam, position light, auxiliary high beam and fog light to save installation space. The patchwork layout of lamps is novel in shape and simple in visual effect, which provides a good observation and vision for driving at night. Headlight dimming and bulb replacement are carried out at the rear of the headlight, and the dimming mechanism adopts link design, which is more accurate and convenient.
The streamlined shape of the side gives people an elegant sense of movement; The air intake and spoiler complement each other.
The ignition lock, door lock and fuel tank are locked into one.
Standard 400-liter aluminum fuel tank. It also provides a 600-liter aluminum alloy oversized fuel tank. Single-sided 600-liter super-large fuel tank (with combined pedal) is a new international standard for heavy trucks in recent years, which can make A7 tractor have super endurance of more than 1500 km.
Cab interior
The warm interior makes the interior environment of the cab more warm and comfortable. Integral surround instrument panel, all control keys are arranged reasonably and within reach.
high standard
There are five types of cab body: high floor (i.e. low hood), high ceiling, high floor extension, low floor, high ceiling, low floor extension, and low floor comes standard with four-bag air suspension, which perfectly meets the customer's working condition comfort requirements. Its world-class collision safety is not available in any domestic model.
Electric doors and windows, electric rearview mirror, heating, three locks in one. International top brand air conditioner, heating system, side sun visor, electric turnover device, large angle adjustable steering wheel, spacious storage space, cigarette lighter, water cup holder, external power socket, etc. Give customers a car-like feeling.
Luxurious driver's air suspension seat, equipped with electric heating, safety belt and armrest, makes the driver feel the warmth of home.
Many large storage spaces can be easily put in your hand.
Spacious interior space: the height difference between the hood and the floor of the high-floor cab is only 17 cm, creating a space equal to the height and easy to pass.
Seats are divided into luxury and basic types, and solid cushions can be adjusted back and forth and at multiple angles. Deluxe seats are equipped with air damping and cushion heating functions, and the backrest has waist support and side support, and there are seat armrests.
The CD player with USB interface adopts the internationally famous brand Siemens -VDO, and the sound effect is like nature.
The cold and warm air duct leads directly to the doors on both sides, and defrosting and defogging are fast and effective.
The pedal-locked steering wheel can adjust the height and angle in all directions according to the driver's operating habits and figure.
The new multifunctional steering wheel is equipped with electronic control buttons to control the sound system and GSM phone.
The integrated design of electronic automatic air conditioning and warm air conditioning is unique; It has the first ventilation system with unique design in China, which has excellent air circulation performance, can effectively remove dust and odor, and can still keep the air clean in the fully enclosed cab; The cold and warm air duct leads directly to the doors on both sides, and defrosting and defogging are fast and effective.
An upper berth and a lower berth where two people can rest at the same time. The lower berth can be divided into two seats and a small dining table to create a home-like life. The upper berth has a unique shape, widened berth and a pull ladder at the bottom.
The dashboard can display the information of vehicle working conditions through high-brightness LED, and the total number of indicator lamps reaches 34, which makes the instrument lighting and work instructions brighter and more eye-catching. Bus communication adopts dual CAN technology and two independent CAN interfaces, which can directly read digital bus information and directly input sensor signals.
Central electrical junction box.
Frame assembly
The A7 frame longitudinal beam is made of a new generation of high-strength materials, and its tensile strength exceeds 820Mpa. Single-layer longitudinal beam with wing width of 300× 90× 8,90 mm makes the frame obtain greater bending and torsion strength and the chassis performance more stable. The bearing capacity is better than the original frame, and the self-weight of the whole vehicle is reduced by about 100kg.
The electric cab lifting system reduces labor intensity and facilitates vehicle maintenance.
Multi-directional security
Active and passive security systems: nip in the bud.
● The cab designed with the latest achievements of ergonomics has a comfortable environment, which can ensure that the drivers and passengers are full of energy;
● Wide front windshield and combined rearview mirror eliminate blind spots and have excellent vision;
● There is a safety net on the upper berth;
● Fully adopt the latest technology upgraded version of Weibock ABS, and add ASR+EBL+TPM on the basis of fully meeting European regulations to ensure driving safety to the maximum extent. ASR- avoid vehicle skidding; EBL- Ensure better braking force distribution; TPM- Investigate tire pressure changes at any time.
● LED rear taillights are used, with long brightness, long service life, low failure and safer driving at night.
● The brand-new braking technology of ●EVB engine can effectively control the vehicle speed, increase the braking power of the whole vehicle, reduce the use frequency of brakes and reduce the wear of service brakes and tires. The improvement of vehicle service life and driving safety will make drivers feel more at ease.
● Fully adopt the braking mode of front disc and rear drum, which effectively shortens the braking distance and ensures driving safety.
Standard tubeless tire: It has many advantages such as light weight, good balance, low calorific value, wear resistance and safety. Because of the small rolling resistance, it can save about 5% oil.
HOWO-A7 has two series of five cab types for users to choose from:
Low floor series: low floor standard cab; Low floor extended cab; Low floor and high ceiling.
High floor series: high floor and high roof cab; High floor extended cab.
With 130 brand-new patented technologies, HOWO-A7 heavy truck shows the leading style of the highest status of heavy trucks in contemporary China with its gorgeous and noble image, transcendental and rich quality and majestic momentum. I vaguely remember that when I was learning to drive a car a few years ago, I struggled to step on the clutch and grab the gear. I accidentally put out the fire and was scolded by my master. Nowadays, with the changes of the times and people's requirements for driving efficiency, cars are more humanized, and automatic transmissions are more and more on the stage.
In China, if it is common to install automatic manual transmission or automatic transmission on cars, it is rare to install this equipment on large trucks. China Heavy Duty Truck Co., Ltd. cooperated with Weber Company to develop SMARTSHIFT for more than two years, and matched it with the new product HOWO A7, which opened a gorgeous chapter for the domestic heavy truck industry.
The international trend of classic appearance
At the test site, eight China heavy trucks with AMT transmissions lined up in a row, making a spectacular gesture. At this time, the number one HOWO A7 came into my eyes. I'm new here. Although I am not used to the cold in the north, the mighty posture of A7 makes my blood boil, and I can't wait to urge me to analyze it in all directions. As the saying goes, the first impression is the most important in evaluating a thing. HOWO A7 has that feeling of love at first sight.
It may not be strange for friends who are familiar with cars to mention "Giorgetto". It is a famous Italian design company, and has designed cars for dream luxury cars such as Maserati and Bugatti. With its original design concept, "Giorgetto" provides individual capital for each car. China Heavy Duty Truck cooperated with Giorgetto Design Company to design a classic model with international trend. In particular, the newly designed combined headlamp assembly integrates far and near beams and fog lamps. The patchwork arrangement makes the shape novel and beautiful, and the visual effect is simple and bright. In addition, a pair of combination lights are attached above the windshield, which also provides a good view for driving at night. The highlight of the side of the car body comes from the aluminum alloy oil tank with combined pedals. This design can facilitate maintenance personnel to board the rear of the car for maintenance.
The installation position of the engine assembly of HOWO A7 is about 10cm higher than that of the original HOWO series, which improves the passability of vehicles.
Inside the cab, the commonly used mahogany instrument panel was replaced and decorated with warm colors. Between luxury and warmth, I believe most people will choose the warmth of a business car. A7 Fully considering the driver's rest environment, the inner space of the cab can not only accommodate an adult of 180cm to walk upright, but also divide the lower berth into two seats and a small dining table, which is rare in domestic heavy trucks.
Intelligent shift, fast speed.
HOWO A7 has adopted many humanized design concepts. Usually, when the driver enters the cab, the distance between the steering wheel and the seat is too small, and A7 solves this confusion. After parking, the driver can easily get in and out of the cab by simply stepping on the lower left pedal and adjusting the steering wheel to the direction perpendicular to the ground.
Finally, you can try "smart shifting". SMARTSHIFT is an automatic mechanical transmission (AMT). Based on mechanical transmission and dry clutch, it controls gear selection, gear shifting and clutch operation through electronic control unit. AMT is very different from AT commonly used in cars. The latter is the mode that the turbine drives the hydraulic oil, and then the hydraulic oil drives the mechanical device. The efficiency loss of hydraulic oil drive is often great, so the fuel consumption will also increase. It should be said that the operation mode of AMT is similar to that of at, while the structural principle is similar to that of MT, which can be said to weigh their respective characteristics. In addition, this transmission has built-in four reverse gears, which is very simple to operate and can also meet the driving needs under various working conditions.
Adjust the seat back to the most comfortable position, press and hold the "F" key on the transmission to push forward, and then press the accelerator pedal. A7 will take a big step forward with a loud engine hiss. Because it is driving empty, the driver can force an upshift through manual intervention. In any case, this transmission is worthy of the name. It intelligently understands the driver's driving intention and upshifts in time, effectively reducing the physical consumption caused by the driver's shifting and stepping on the clutch, so that they can concentrate on observing the road conditions.
After only a short time, A7 unconsciously accelerates to about 80km/h, and the engine speed is maintained at 1500r/min, which is close to the maximum torque speed. The front windshield of the cab and large-area electric adjustable rearview mirrors on both sides provide excellent vision. Because the test drive venue is arranged on the runway, the A7, which is almost extremely fast, pulls its strong body as heartily as when the plane takes off! The high-speed running of A7 did not bring much noise, which was attributed to the good noise reduction performance of D 12 engine and other assemblies. This engine adopts a new generation of electronically controlled rail system with Denso, and the degree of spray atomization is more accurate.
Sensitive braking, safe and reliable.
As a high-end heavy truck A7, its safety performance can not be ignored. A7 adopts the configuration of "front disc and rear drum" with ABS, so as to achieve the best vehicle stability. Disc brakes are also the standard configuration of high-end heavy trucks all over the world. Compared with drum brake, it has the characteristics of high speed, heavy load and high braking efficiency at high temperature. When the speed increased to 80km/h and was about to reach the end of the test track, I stepped on the brake pedal unhurriedly. Under the strong inertial force, the car body did not rush forward obviously, nor did it produce brake swing and brake deviation, but slowed down slowly and gently.
In addition, A7' s body strength is in a leading position in China, and a large number of non-sharp-angle designs and flame retardant materials are used in the body. The cab can instantly retreat 20cm in the event of a frontal collision, and the passive safety is also quite good. 2010165438+17 October, Chongqing TV station China National Heavy Duty Truck HOWO A7 and German Benz OBV successfully arrived in Guangzhou. It is understood that the Asian Games relay team of Chongqing TV set off from Chongqing on June 4th, 165438+, and arrived in Guangzhou via Chongqing, Hubei and Hunan. In the afternoon, China Heavy Duty Truck A7 relay car successfully entered the basketball hall of Guangzhou Luogang Asian Games.
HOWO A7 used by Chongqing TV Station, as a rare broadcast vehicle in China, gives full play to the handling comfort, acceleration and high-speed stability of the vehicle with its excellent performance and high-grade configuration, especially the automatic shift function of the 35th edition AMT software. In addition, Mercedes-Benz imported ob vans, which were highly appreciated by Chongqing TV drivers. In 2009, China Heavy Duty Truck launched a new generation of high-end heavy truck leading products-HOWO A7, which experienced a short market introduction period. Judging from the current performance of domestic and foreign markets, it has begun to mature.
20 10 Earlier, China National Heavy Duty Truck signed an export contract with Venezuelan National Oil Company for 750 HOWO A7 tractors, and the first batch of 500 tractors were shipped out to sea on the afternoon of April 27th. In China, HOWO A7 has also been recognized by the market, and its sales volume has increased substantially, and it has begun to enter mature markets.
Because the market of HOWO A7 is mainly tractors, HOWO A7 will greatly improve the present situation that the proportion of dump trucks and engineering vehicles of China National Heavy Duty Truck is much larger than that of road tractors, and change the market structure of China National Heavy Duty Truck.
Towards maturity
According to Duan Hengyong, deputy general manager of China National Heavy Duty Truck Sales Company, in the first five months of 20 10, the sales volume of Haowo A7 more than quadrupled that of 2009. "Last year, because it was the first year of listing, the annual sales volume of HOWO A7 reached 1958. As of May 5 this year, there have been more than 4,000 orders, more than twice that of last year. "
Dealers have the most say. Du Weiguo, the chairman of Jinan Huadong Heavy Truck Joint Marketing Company, lamented that the launch cycle of HOWO A7 was very short, and the product was immediately recognized by the market. "In 2009, we sold more than 65,438+0,000 products of National Heavy Duty Truck (China), including 20 A7. By May 2065,438+00, we had sold more than 800 vehicles and more than 50 HOWO A7."
Duan Hengyong revealed that since the beginning of this year, the heavy truck market has ushered in a strong growth momentum, the road capacity has improved, and the tractor market has grown rapidly. Last year, the tractor market reached 2 1 10,000 vehicles, among which the tractor markets of Dongfeng, Jiefang and Futian Ou Man reached more than10.5 million vehicles, while the product structure of China National Heavy Duty Truck relied too much on the absolute market share of dump trucks and engineering vehicles, although it occupied an absolutely dominant market segment. However, the market structure is very unbalanced. The market share of China National Heavy Duty Truck dump trucks and engineering vehicles is over 40%, while the proportion of tractors is small, which is not conducive to the long-term development of enterprises.
This situation will gradually improve with the increase of HOWO A7, which is dominated by tractors. Wang Dechun, general manager of China National Heavy Duty Truck Marketing Department, told the reporter that the original intention of China National Heavy Duty Truck to launch HOWO A7 at the beginning of last year was only to let the market know about this product, and there was no excessive pursuit of sales, because the HOWO series products were still in the middle age, and the market of China National Heavy Duty Truck mainly relied on the best-selling HOWO products, so it was not in a hurry to push the higher-end HOWO A7. Even under such conditions, nearly 2000 vehicles were sold last year. With the full range of HOWO A7 dump trucks, mixers and cement mixers announced to the state in July, the main products of HOWO A7 are tractors, which will usher in a very rapid market growth this year.
You De, deputy general manager in charge of sales of China Heavy Duty Truck, said that it should be no problem to reach 8,000 to 1 10,000 vehicles this year. In fact, compared with other high-end heavy trucks, such as Jiefang J6 and Dongfeng Tianlong, Haowo A7 is fast enough from import to maturity.
Market recognition
During the interview, both the technical department and the sales staff, the employees of China Heavy Duty Truck sincerely showed their joy when the high-end heavy-duty vehicle they built was recognized by the market. What they are most proud of is that many other domestic manufacturers have been approved by China Heavy Duty Truck for listing before assembling high-end configurations in batches.
"HOWO A7 is about 20,000 yuan more expensive than Jiefang J6 and Dongfeng Tianlong, and the price is high." Youde believes that China's heavy-duty vehicles are the same as cars, and the technical styles of Europe and Japan are different. Users prefer Japanese-style Valin and Ou Man in the south, while the north accepts European technologies, such as HOWO A7. Haowo A7 is the representative of high-end heavy trucks in Europe at present, and its high-end technologies, such as AMT transmission, SartShift intelligent manual and automatic shifting system, front disc brake and rear drum disc brake, are first assembled in batches by Haowo A7 and become users.
According to sources in the heavy-duty vehicle industry, some domestic heavy-duty truck enterprises are actively developing automatic transmissions, some of which are only assembled with a very small amount, while the front disc brakes and the rear drum brakes. At present, only China Heavy Duty Truck is matched. In the market, China Heavy Duty Truck took the lead in introducing automatic transmission products to the market, which, like the original EGR, gave birth to the promotion and popularization of high-end technology of heavy-duty vehicles in China.
In addition, HOWO A7 is equipped with German ZF steering gear and oil pump, WABCO double-cylinder air compressor, SABO shock absorber, MANN-HUMMEL fuel filter and plastic air filter system. Wang Yiping, director of No.1 Vehicle Company of China National Heavy Duty Truck Technology Center, told the reporter that the original design orientation of HOWO A7 was European, and the foundation of HOWO was upgraded by international famous manufacturers, and its performance reached the international level.
Lead the trend
In 2009, the sales volume of China Heavy Duty Truck exceeded 6.5438+0.2 million vehicles, ranking among the top three heavy truck enterprises in the world. This year's target is 6.5438+0.5 million vehicles. According to the internal analysis of China National Heavy Duty Truck, it may exceed 6.5438+0.6 million, or even reach 6.5438+0.7 million. Because the market boom in the first half of the year is a fixed trend, the key depends on the second half. For China Heavy Duty Truck, under such sales volume, China Heavy Duty Truck not only achieved rapid growth in scale, but also led the trend of high-end luxury of heavy trucks.
In an interview with Director Wang Yiping, he listed Mann's seven major suppliers in the world in a document. Wang Yiping told reporters that he had just returned from German Mann Company. Although it happened that European volcanic ash stayed in Germany for more than 10 days, he had more opportunities to exchange and learn with Mann's technicians. Wang Yiping revealed that the cooperation between China National Heavy Duty Truck and Mann Company is deepening and accelerating, and Mann's seven global suppliers will also be the global procurement suppliers of China National Heavy Duty Truck.
High efficiency, high horsepower, low fuel consumption and light weight seem to be contradictory, but the combination of these contradictions is the development trend of heavy trucks, and China heavy truck enterprises are turning these seemingly contradictory combinations into a harmonious unity. HOWO A7 of China National Heavy Duty Truck is just such a representative. China National Heavy Duty Truck Co., Ltd., which has a self-controlled supply chain and a high degree of self-control, is leading this trend in the heavy duty truck industry in terms of configuration, design concept, vehicle matching and supplier composition.