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CNHTC Builds National Research Center

The National Heavy-Duty Truck Engineering Research Center was officially launched at the China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (CNHTC) recently. With a total investment of RMB 1.21 billion, this center is built upon the foundation of CNHTC and marks the first and only state-level engineering research center dedicated to heavy-duty vehicle technology within China's automotive industry. This development highlights the country's growing ambition to lead in advanced manufacturing and technological innovation. Ouyang Minggao, head of the technical committee at the center, emphasized that while the global financial crisis had severely impacted Western heavy truck manufacturers, it presented a unique opportunity for China’s heavy truck industry to expand globally and shift from being a manufacturing hub to a creator of high-value products. He noted that the newly established national research center will play a key role in accelerating China's heavy truck industry development, enhancing overall technological capabilities, and boosting the core competitiveness of domestic manufacturers to meet international standards. The center aims to establish four key industry centers: a technological innovation hub, an achievement transformation platform, an information and technology exchange center, and a talent training institute. The project is divided into two phases, with the first phase lasting three years and involving an investment of 337 million yuan. Upon completion, the facility will be capable of conducting routine performance testing, reliability assessments, comprehensive road evaluations, and specialized tests, while also supporting daily operations and management needs. Liu Wei, director of the CNHTC Technology Center, mentioned that the center will focus on building five key technology platforms: R&D for heavy-duty vehicle chassis and body systems, development of high-end automotive electronics and critical components, testing and evaluation of assembly parts, research into new materials and processes, and the application and promotion of remanufacturing technologies for auto parts. As a leading player in the domestic heavy truck market, CNHTC reported strong performance in the first quarter of this year, producing 32,747 units and selling 31,889. This represents stable growth compared to the same period last year, with a domestic market share of 31.2%, up 11.9% year-on-year. In March alone, the company sold 18,029 units, marking a 19.6% increase over the previous year and setting a new monthly sales record. CNHTC stated that the research center will serve as a driving force for industry-wide development, leveraging its strengths in technology, resources, and talent to promote collaboration, resource integration, and technical innovation across the sector. By doing so, it aims to elevate the heavy truck industry from "Made in China" to "Created in China." Additionally, the center is the first national-level engineering technology research center in Shandong Province established by a manufacturing company, marking a significant milestone for Jinan in achieving a national-level research center.

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