Weichai unveils five core tech routes for commercial vehicles, heavy equipment at Vietnam expo

Updated: July 25, 2026 09:35 am IST

HANOI, Vietnam, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At VEC in Vietnam on July 21, the Shandong Heavy Industry Global Partners Conference & Green Intelligent Products Expo opened. Responding to the green transition of global commercial vehicles and heavy equipment, Weichai — with decades of expertise — unveiled five core technology routes: BEV, HEV, PEMFC, alternative-fuel ICE, and ADAS. Through full-chain proprietary control and breakthroughs, the company provides efficient, low-carbon, intelligent power solutions to the global market.

Battery Electric Vehicle Powertrain: Full-Chain Deployment and High-Efficiency Recharging

Weichai masters core battery, motor, and e-control technologies. Its CT100 battery — designed for heavy tractors and dump trucks — features integrated design and triple insulation, delivering better reliability, efficiency, safety, and speed. The WMS3200 drive system, tailored for heavy-truck haulage, boosts efficiency and reduces vehicle power consumption. The WMC-L/H/B integrated controllers offer stable, efficient control for light trucks, heavy trucks, and buses.

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrain: Deep Integration and Ultra-Long Range

Weichai covers series, parallel, and series-parallel architectures, deeply integrating engine and e-drive. For urban logistics, the WP2.5T range extender offers quick response and low noise. For long-haul transport, the WP3NNG natural-gas range extender uses a "pure electric for short hauls, range-extended for long hauls" mode, with over 1,000 km combined range, easing range anxiety.

Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell: Zero-Carbon Leadership

Weichai has built a full-chain hydrogen energy system covering components, stacks, and systems. The WEF300 fuel cell engine has been deployed in volume in 49-ton heavy-duty trucks, suitable for long-haul and port logistics. The WEFG500 power generation system provides megawatt-class scalable power to support data centers and industrial plants.

Alternative Fuel Internal Combustion Engine: Diverse Clean-Energy Options and Exceptional Cost-Effectiveness

Modular design enables flexible switching between H₂ and methanol. The WP15DI hydrogen ICE peaks at 46.8% thermal efficiency. The WP17T methanol ICE targets heavy-equipment energy use, cuts operating costs, and is mass-deployed in 130-ton mining trucks.

Intelligent Driving Assistance System: Vehicle-Road-Cloud Collaboration

Weichai has built a vehicle-road-cloud full-stack architecture. The mining autonomous solution enables centimeter-level docking and obstacle avoidance. The trunk-line ADAS features intelligent cruise and auto lane-change, boosting highway safety and economy.

Going forward, Weichai will continue iterating these five technology routes with global partners to advance sustainable manufacturing.

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Published - July 25, 2026 09:30 am IST