From the Hannover Messe, we can see the progress of China's power industry. How powerful is Weichai? (1

On September 25, 2022, the world's largest and most influential international Commercial Vehicle and parts exhibition (IAA) in Hanover, Germany, officially came to an end. Weichai from China showcased power products based on the world's first commercial diesel engine platform with a thermal efficiency exceeding 51.09% on the global stage. This also indicates that China's national power has been elevated to a higher level, bringing a brand-new "Chinese standard" to the industry and the market.

"Top of the world, Made in China.

What exactly has enabled Weichai to achieve success? The Weichai people who remain true to their original aspirations and the development of the internal combustion engine industry have jointly forged the rising national momentum.

The WP13H engine exhibited at Hannover achieved a thermal efficiency of 51.09%, setting a new record for the best performance of products with a thermal efficiency of 50.23% in the past. It is also the world's first commercial diesel engine with a thermal efficiency exceeding 51%. While the mainstream diesel engines on the market are still hovering around 46%, Weichai Power has raised this figure by several percentage points, topping the world.

Looking back since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the development of internal combustion engines has always been a key node that has hindered the rapid growth of China's equipment manufacturing industry. When the shackles were broken and technology continued to improve, the rapid development of Weichai made a qualitative leap in China's internal combustion engines a reality. It also brought a great deal of pride to the people of Weichai.

Weichai's revenue rose from 200 billion yuan in 2017 to 300 billion yuan in 2021. From 2020 to 2021, the production and sales of engines exceeded one million units for two consecutive years, successfully ranking first among the top 100 mechanical enterprises in China. Behind this lies the inspiration of the passionate culture of Weichai people that "not striving for the first place means just muddling away" and the efficiency culture of "using one day as if it were two and a half days", and it is also the ultimate mission of Weichai people to revitalize China's equipment manufacturing industry.

It is precisely under the impetus of such a research and development concept and mission that outstanding achievements have been made in material technology, combustion efficiency, low-friction technology, ECU development and other aspects. This has enabled China to fully display its capabilities at the Hannover Messe and make its internal combustion engine power technology truly known to the world.

Leading the industry and taking the lead

Where there is passion, there is hope. But to lead the world, Weichai also relies on high-end and advanced R&D technology as well as high investment in scientific research.

When the thermal efficiency rose from 50.23% to 51.09%, a 1% increase signified a technological leap forward for traditional energy sources. Weichai invests over 5 billion yuan annually in scientific research and technology. At the same time, it has established a high-standard talent model. Guided by the goal of "concentrating on the main business without distraction", it leads the scientific research team to achieve multiple technological breakthroughs, in order to ensure that its products can meet the increasingly complex and diversified demands of the market.

Nowadays, the launch and commercialization of Weichai's ultra-high thermal efficiency products also indicates that Weichai has become a world-leading power enterprise. At the same time, it means that China has long shaken off the embarrassing situation of being "strangled" in the development of national power and has the ability to manufacture cutting-edge power.

Weichai also shoulders this responsibility and keeps moving forward for the revitalization of China's equipment manufacturing industry.

Ultra-high thermal efficiency engines that have emerged in the context of "cost reduction and efficiency improvement"; The pursuit of high-horsepower products in trunk logistics; The demand for new energy products in specific working conditions such as municipal and port sectors; Hydrogen fuel engines oriented towards a green future have enabled Weichai to form a comprehensive strategic layout in multiple energy fields, achieving precise market control. This has led to the continuous emergence of "hard currency" products that fit The Times, demonstrating the speed and strength of Chinese power.

Since its debut at Hannover in early 2010, Weichai has been constantly setting new records for thermal efficiency and introducing multi-energy power in 2022, demonstrating the outstanding performance of Chinese power on the world stage. From singularity to diversification, from focusing on traditional energy to accelerating across all tracks, Weichai has always been making progress in the power sector. The diversified market demands have never been a shackle binding the enterprise; rather, they should be an important opportunity for its rapid development. We look forward to Weichai soaring like a Kunpeng on the world power stage and showcasing the bright future of China's power industry.