"If the freight market is good, heavy trucks loaded with AMT (automatic transmissions) are indeed fuel-efficient and easy to use, maintenance, we may try it, but I certainly will not be the first one to eat crabs." Hebei Xingtai owners Chen Mr. said.
When the "Commercial Automotive News" reporter asked most private owners about AMT heavy trucks, most people showed the same caution as Mr. Chen. "I am afraid that only large logistics companies may choose to try new products," said Mr. Chen.
On December 19th, 2008, the heavy-duty heavy truck HOWO A7 of China National Heavy Duty Truck was introduced to the market. Along with the A7, there was also the "Heavy Truck Smart Tiptronic" AMT transmission jointly developed by Sinotruk and WABCO. In the words of Cai Dong, president of China National Heavy Duty Truck Group, "This transmission is the only domestic AMT product that can be mass produced and marketed."
Just before the high-profile launch of AMT automatic transmissions by SINOTRUK, on ​​December 8, 2008, FAW Liberation held a ceremony for the release of a heavy-duty automatic transmission truck for FAW, and matched five Lifan J5P 6×4 tractors independently developed by AWT. Delivery users.
For a time, there was a whirlwind of AMT on the domestic heavy truck market. AMT's marketing promotion has not only become the focus of heavy-duty companies, distributors and users, but also has become a hot topic in the industry.
AMT is the trend of the times
For the promotion of AMT in China, most business people and industry experts believe that this is a technical advancement for China's heavy trucks and is also a trend for heavy trucks.
Tan Xiuqing, an expert from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, said: “The introduction of AMT heavy trucks should be said to be a matter for domestic heavy truck companies. This is, after all, a major trend in the development of heavy trucks.†Liu Wei, Director, Technology Development Center, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group, China National Heavy Duty Truck 2009 At the annual business conference, it was stated that when CNHTC technicians visited Europe, they found that 20% to 30% of tractors on European roads had automatic transmissions, and the proportion was still rising. The automatic transmission has already become the development trend of the European truck transmission system, and will also become the development focus of the Chinese market.
Liu Zhenguo, Assistant to General Manager of FAW Jiefang Trading General Company, stated: “The application of AMT technology to heavy trucks is a performance requirement for Chinese heavy truck companies to achieve technological progress, and is also a market development trend. Although users may adopt a wait-and-see attitude toward new technologies and new products, There is still demand for AMT heavy trucks in the market.†It is understood that FAW Liberation began to develop AMT projects from 2004 to 2005. In the past two years, its AMT products have entered the commercialization stage, but at present it is only a small-scale user trial, for products. When it comes to volume sales, there is no specific statement.
The relevant head of Fast refused to disclose the specific development process of the AMT transmission. The person in charge told the reporter that domestic heavy truck users are highly sensitive to price and quality, and Fast needs to make adequate preparations and market research in order to push related products into the market. According to relevant sources, Fast's AMT products have already begun road tests in the second half of 2008 and are expected to be available in the second half of 2009.
Heavy truck users wait and see
"I think that the launch of AMT heavy trucks has ingredients for show. After all, from the perspective of domestic heavy truck use environment, AMT heavy trucks have little market space. Enterprises should still be more based on national conditions, consider how to provide better products and better quality for domestic users. Service," said a heavy truck company official.
Whether it is a show or a real market demand, at least most users are watching. “Now the freight market is not optimistic. In addition, we do not have much demand for AMT heavy trucks. First, the drivers hired are very wild. Second, because the truck drivers have not really been in pursuit of enjoyment. Tired, want to grab children, to lower prices, this is the current state of survival of most truck drivers.†Owner Chen said.
Liu Keqiang, Assistant General Manager and Marketing Director of Shaanxi Automobile Group Sales Company, told the reporter: “Now, the 9-speed, 10-speed, 12-speed, and 16-speed transmissions represented by Fast in domestic heavy trucks can fully meet the needs of users. In a period of time, this demand will not change."
Tan Xiuqing also stated that the current demand for AMT heavy trucks in the truck market will not be large, mainly because of the high costs and the lack of core technologies. From the perspective of market and technology, AMT heavy trucks require a long period of market introduction. “In foreign countries, the increased cost of heavy-duty trucks equipped with AMT is more easily accepted by companies and users. But at home, this requires a process.†Tan Xiuqing said: “In addition, for domestic heavy truck users, comfort is far from being the first One needs, the user will consider more in terms of product quality (less maintenance), fuel economy, safety, etc. In terms of the fuel economy effect of AMT, if an experienced old driver comes to drive, whether the vehicle uses AMT influence Not great."
“AMT is the development direction of heavy trucks, and domestic heavy truck companies have to pay attention and have to do it. But judging from the current market situation, promotion of such products is still a bit early, and should only be seen as the technological reserves of heavy truck companies.†He Hongbin, deputy head of the market for tooth decay, said.
Under the premise that the market is not optimistic for a short time, Sinotruck is also cautious when promoting AMT heavy trucks. In the early stage, only one model of the tractor was introduced, and no clear target was set for sales. Cai Dong also said that it will have a special business policy for the A1000 heavy trucks sold by the first 1,000 vehicles.
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