Based on the successful experience in the TraXon commercial vehicle automatic transmission and electric drive project, the joint venture between the two parties - ZF Foton Automatic Transmission (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd., will obtain exclusive technology license in China and be responsible for the production and manufacturing of this innovative product.

On September 16, 2024, during the 2024 Hannover International Commercial Vehicles Show, Foton Motor and ZF Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement to introduce advanced commercial vehicle hybrid drive systems into the Chinese market to support the diversified needs of new energy transformation.

Cui Shipeng, Vice President of Foton Motor and Christian Feldhaus, VP, Product Segment Leader of Transmission & Hybrid Technologies, ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division, signed a strategic cooperation agreement on behalf of both parties. Chairman of Foton Motor Chang Rui, EVP of Foton Motor Lu Zhenghua, Member of Management Board of ZF Group, Head of ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions  Peter Laier, and APAC President, ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions Yu Sujie , attended the signing ceremony.

Based on the successful experience in the TraXon commercial vehicle automatic transmission and electric drive project, Foton Motor and ZF have further initiated in-depth cooperation in the field of hybrid power: ZF will be responsible for the development of the second-generation TraXon hybrid transmission for heavy-duty trucks - TraXon 2 Hybrid, and the joint venture between the two parties - ZF Foton Automatic Transmission (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd., will obtain exclusive technology license in China and be responsible for the production and manufacturing of this innovative product.

Join hands to promote the green and low-carbon development of China's commercial vehicles

In the context of new energy transformation, hybrid technology, as one of multiple parallel technical routes, is receiving more and more attention. The ZF TraXon 2 Hybrid system inherits the efficient integrated design of the TraXon 2 transmission and is equipped with a hybrid power module that can provide high power and torque. By intelligently integrating electricity and traditional power sources, it maintains the performance advantages of the internal combustion engine while taking into account Improving overall efficiency can significantly reduce fuel consumption and extend vehicle mileage, bringing tangible economic value to logistics companies and fleet operators. Its versatility ensures seamless integration with various vehicle structures, greatly improving flexibility and adaptability, and is widely applicable to full hybrid and plug-in hybrid heavy-duty commercial vehicles. It is expected that by 2026, this innovative technology will be the first in the world to achieve mass production in the Chinese market.

Professor Dr. Peter Laier said: 'The cooperation between ZF and Foton Motor can make full use of their respective resources and advantages to accelerate the development of our hybrid solutions and help to quickly and economically bring them to the Chinese and global markets. The global debut of the new hybrid transmission in China demonstrates ZF's determination to enable China's new energy vehicle transformation and promote the green and sustainable development of China's commercial vehicles.'

Chang Rui, Chairman of Foton Motor, said: 'Foton Motor has always adhered to the development direction of green and low-carbon new energy. The hybrid system is one of the important strategies jointly implemented by Foton and ZF for the development of the global commercial vehicle new energy industry. The signing of this strategic cooperation agreement marks another upgrade of cooperation between the two parties in new energy and globalization, and will also help Foton Motor provide diversified commercial vehicle solutions for the Chinese market and global users.'

Helping enterprises accelerate their transformation to new energy strategies

Facing the wave of new energy transformation, technological innovation is the driving force for the development and growth of enterprises. In order to seize the new energy industry, Foton Motor has established the new energy strategy as the first strategy for the company's development, and adhered to the strategy of leading new energy products and innovative technology, and carried out the three technical routes of 'pure electric + hybrid + fuel cell' to strengthen the control of new energy core modules and key technologies.

As a partner and parts supplier of the global automotive industry, ZF is a world leader in automotive powertrain and chassis technology. With the introduction of ZF's latest TraXon 2 Hybrid system, Foton Motor has not only continuously enriched its hybrid technology and hybrid product matrix, but also seized the technical commanding heights of the heavy-duty commercial vehicle hybrid track, thereby enabling the company to accelerate the pace of new energy transformation.

Foton Motor has always been committed to linking up with excellent global strategic partners to create high-quality vehicle products for users. The cooperation between Foton Motor and ZF will bring simpler, more economical and efficient hybrid solutions to corporate and individual customers. In the future, Foton Motor will continue to adhere to the leadership of technological innovation and promote the further development of the commercial vehicle industry.