With the rise of haze in more and more places, the environmental protection has been a concern of the public. One of the reasons causing to the air pollution is the emission of vehicles which is then firstly to be regulated in many environmental protection policies. The release of China 4 diesel vehicle proves this conclusion. Under the dual pressure of rising oil price and environmental protection, LNG truck becomes a good solution for the heavy truck market to save energy and reduce emission. In 2013, FAW Jiefang who sells total 188,000 units also yields good results in natural gas truck market. It sells 7,500 units of natural gas trucks with its market share rising by 25%. Jiefang Qingdao contributes the most in FAW's natural gas market.
Consolidating a leading position by launching products covering all series
The NG truck is regarded as a future trend of new energy in truck industry. How to promote the rapid development of NG heavy trucks is an important issue in the face of each truck maker. FAW Jiefang Qingdao proposes a strategic objective of a clear and complete NG heavy truck industrial chain, which means, its abundant portfolio and models covers all types of vehicles available in the market. FAW Jiefang Qingdao has the most frequent product notices, the most complete product series and widest production lines, meeting customers' demands in an all-around way.
FAW Jiefang Qingdao NG truck
FAW Jiefang Qingdao NG trucks cover 4x2, 6x2 and 6x4 tractors, 4x2, 6x2, 6x4 and 8x4 cargo trucks, as well as 6x4 and 8x4 dumpers. Such a product portfolio reflects FAW Jiefang Qingdao's full coverage on segmented markets such as coal transportation, long haulage, heavy load transport, road transport and intercity logistics, etc.
Jiefang Qingdao also attaches great importance to product quality. It relies on FAW technology to develop it own R&D system, cooperates with Wuxi Diesel, Weichai and Yuchai to equip their strong powertrain, signs strategic cooperative agreement with Furuite to supply world's leading natural gas, and joins hands with Inner Mongolia Huayou, Shandong Kunlun, Xinao Energy to provide cheap but excellent gas fuel. Its leading Tian V 6x4 380hp tractor and Hanwei 4x2 port tractor are more superior in light weight and fuel efficiency besides the advantages of previous NG products.
FAW Jiefang LNG heavy truck
Enhancing service policy and raising market shares steadily
FAW Jiefang launches "upgraded patience-oriented service" in 2013 which consolidates the related service in NG truck market. Jiefang Qingdao extends the warranty: LNG road vehicle enjoys a 24-month/200,000 miles of warranty.
According to Jiefang Qingdao staff, besides regular maintenance, the company will arranges trainings for NG truck users to explain how to manipulate NG trucks in a standard way and teach them how to do regular maintenance, simple fault check and repair.
In order to keep the money-earning machine running, FAW Jiefang Qingdao is very meticulous in spare parts. It provides 24 hours of emergent rescue and promises to be on-site within 3 hours within 60 miles, 6 hours within 200 miles and 12 hours in remote areas.
