Foton Motor has issued a solemn statement

“Every year in China, over 40 billion tons of goods are transported by road, covering a distance of 73.95 trillion ton-kilometers. These figures imply that, on average, each person annually handles around 28.6 tons of goods with the help of truck drivers,” These numbers were mentioned during the “Foton Motor Media Briefing” on May 10th. Foton Motor acknowledges every effort made by truck drivers, voices their appreciation for the invaluable dedication of millions of truck drivers, and addresses online rumors with a strict statement, calling for the industry’s focus on technological and innovative advancements to foster a clear public discourse and propel the Chinese commercial vehicle sector onto a broader global stage.

Setting things straight, Foton Motor issues a firm statement

China has 17.28 million truck drivers who tirelessly work day and night, actively participating in the forefront of the transportation industry, sustaining the country’s economic backbone. However, their contributions often go unnoticed, scattered across unseen corners, folded within lengthy journeys and within the confines of their cabins. Despite such intense labor, they choose to love and persevere, a fact worthy of respect.

“Ensuring truck drivers enjoy the best products and services, reducing their workload, providing a comfortable driving environment, is not just Foton Motor’s purpose but also our responsibility and mission as a leading manufacturer,” emphasized Foton Motor’s spokesperson Liu Xuguang. He urged the industry and the public to appreciate every effort made by truck drivers and salute their unwavering dedication.

“While the entire industry is striving to fulfill this responsibility and mission, certain online media platforms frequently spread noise, disrupting the narrative, and creating unnecessary confusion,” said Liu Xuguang in response to false claims and slander. “No matter what, as long as even a single user experiences emotions or misunderstandings, it indicates that we still have room for improvement, and we always start by examining ourselves.”

To swiftly address customer concerns, Foton Motor promptly engaged third-party organizations for testing. These organizations conducted various tests on both engines and vehicles, including freezing tests, crankcase pressure tests, engine bench tests, and whole vehicle Portable Emissions Measurement System (PEMS) tests, under different temperatures and conditions. “The testing agencies have provided clear results, confirming that our products fully comply with national environmental requirements and exhibit no emission issues. Everyone can rest assured. We firmly believe that justice and truth will never be manipulated by mere traffic volume!”

During the briefing, Liu Xuguang, on behalf of Foton Motor, issued a stern declaration to the media and the public: Foton Motor’s products fully comply with national environmental requirements, with no emission issues; Foton Motor follows national laws and regulations, ensuring information disclosure is objective and fair; Foton Motor remains accountable to its customers and will vigorously combat false statements and unfair competition; Foton Motor actively responds to the nation’s “clean campaign,” contributing to the healthy development of the automotive industry in this new era.

Additionally, Foton Motor actively guides customers on proper vehicle use and safe driving practices. Leveraging its resources, Foton Motor collaborates with numerous partners to provide more job opportunities for truckers, boost their income, offer users more choices, and ensure a secure life!

Advocating together for industry growth

Regarding the development of China’s automotive industry, Liu Xuguang stated, “The robust development of China’s automotive sector relies heavily on the progress of commercial vehicles.” Currently, the domestic commercial vehicle sector faces challenges from existing competition and opportunities from electrification, intelligence, and globalization. How to promote high-quality industry development, achieve technological breakthroughs, and increase overseas market share are common issues confronting Chinese commercial vehicle enterprises.

Reflecting on China’s commercial vehicle journey from inception to its current state, Liu Xuguang remarked, “For a long time, everyone has been pooling technology, competing in product development, and emphasizing innovation, collectively driving the healthy development of the commercial vehicle sector.” Addressing future industry directions, he stressed that China’s commercial vehicle industry should unite, focus more on technological and innovative advancements, broaden its perspective from domestic to global contexts, and work together to lead Chinese commercial vehicles onto a broader global stage!

Customizing services to safeguard trust

“Our engineers, through extensive research, discovered that product reliability and fuel consumption are major concerns,” Liu Xuguang mentioned about the application of heavy-duty gas engines in the market. In response, Foton Motor invited industry technical experts to interpret the characteristics of gas power technology.

“Differences in fuel characteristics have brought advantages such as better combustion, improved start performance, and cleaner emissions for natural gas engines but also presented various challenges,” said Yao Chunde, a Chinese internal combustion engine expert and professor at Tianjin University’s National Key Laboratory of Internal Combustion Engine Combustion.

“With the efforts of industry engineers and experts, significant progress has been made in material enhancement, structural optimization, combustion organization, software control, and scenario-based calibration, effectively improving gas engine reliability and durability while reducing operating fuel consumption,” noted Feng Jing, a recipient of the State Council’s special allowance, a doctor of engineering, and a senior engineer. Industry experts have been committed to continuous innovation in technology, materials, and products, continuously improving fuel consumption, and enhancing reliability and durability. “Ultimately, achieving Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) superiority over diesel engines while matching diesel engine quality.”

To ensure customers feel confident in buying, using, and maintaining their vehicles, Foton Motor, in this campaign, introduced NG’s comprehensive solution under its brand, Auman, striving to redefine the value of efficient operation throughout the entire lifecycle with more precise and abundant services. Furthermore, Foton Auman extended its engine 5C+ flywheel shell component’s five-year extended warranty policy to the entire vehicle, becoming the first in the heavy-duty truck industry to offer a “3+5” whole-machine warranty: a 3-year warranty on the Fokang 15N engine and a 5-year warranty on the ZF automatic transmission (for Auman 15N gas tractors and cargo trucks sold from May 1 to December 31, 2024), along with ten major service commitments, providing comprehensive “super guardian worry-free service” to users.

Strategic collaboration for a new model of cooperation among central enterprises

Foton Motor has always adhered to the principle of “sharing resources, complementary advantages, collaborative development, and win-win cooperation,” maintaining close communication with industry clients to explore new cooperative models and patterns, striving to create value for customers. During the event, Foton Motor and Chiwan Dongfang reached a strategic cooperation agreement, aiming to expand collaboration areas, deepen cooperation content, and create a successful cooperation model and development momentum for the Chinese commercial vehicle sector and logistics industry.

Chiwan Dongfang is a large state-owned enterprise and a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Nanshan Development Group. This strategic cooperation will leverage both parties’ strengths in platforms, management, research and development, marketing, etc., to integrate deeply in fields such as complete vehicle sales and leasing, logistics transportation, used vehicle disposal, and vehicle networking applications, providing a good cooperation template and development momentum for the development and upgrading of China’s commercial vehicle and logistics industries.

Moving forward, Foton Motor will continue to wholeheartedly serve its customers, uphold the responsibility and mission of being a leading brand in China’s commercial vehicle sector, collaborate with outstanding Chinese commercial vehicle enterprises, innovate continuously, and let the banner of “China’s Global Automotive Industry Center” fly high, redefining global commercial vehicles from China’s perspective!