On September 14th, at the test site of the “2015 China Truck Model of the Year†campaign, Feng Baochun, deputy general manager of Linglong Tire Marketing Company, participated in the subjective evaluation of the test as a judge.
Assessing how to get better and better
“China’s annual truck model selection is getting better and better. There are more and more models. We saw many companies on the scene bringing more than one product to participate, and today’s truck industry’s advanced production processes and production technologies are all available. Seen in the test.†After conducting the main observation of 18 vehicles, Feng Baochun told reporters how he felt during the evaluation.
Feng Baochun said that with the increasing influence of this selection in China, more and more truck brands are participating in the selection. China is currently the world's largest producer and seller of commercial vehicles. In the field of commercial vehicles, independent brands have always dominated, which is a feature of China's auto industry. The Linglong tires, which have always attached importance to cooperation with independent commercial vehicle brands, can simultaneously communicate with many independent commercial vehicle companies. Feng Baochun believes this is a good opportunity to promote cooperation.
It is reported that the enterprises participating in this selection include many major domestic truck companies such as Futian, Jianghuai and Dongfeng. These companies actively participated in the current selection and confirmed that the degree of recognition of the selection activities in the industry has become higher and higher. Through constant improvement and refinement, the value of this platform is also increasing.
Appreciation of the company's "home cooking"
Each time China Truck Models of the Year are selected, participating companies will carefully select the main models to choose from. Therefore, as a judge, in addition to scoring, we can also appreciate the continuous development and changes in truck technology. This is where Feng Baochun pays great attention. "We have seen many new faces in this test, such as the Karee Green Card S. The manufacturing process is very elaborate. The brand-new concept of car construction, like the passenger car tends to be humanized, and the comfort is also better than that of commercial vehicles. Can be seen from the more and more to the high-end development trend." Feng Baochun also said that the black cab of JAC Shuai light truck is very eye-catching, from the exterior to the interior has been greatly improved, sitting in the cab in the field of vision is very open. “I think we should break the idea that some light truck companies originally held 'nothing about designing a rough idea.' Nowadays, it is mainly technical competition among enterprises. To highlight their own characteristics, we must pay attention to differentiation, bring convenience to customers and improve comfort. When trucks are selected, they can see competition among companies in this area.†For the development of commercial vehicles, Feng Baochun gave his own advice.
Adjust component R&D direction timely
The development of parts and components companies is closely related to the development of complete vehicle companies. The development of new technologies for a certain component will promote the improvement of the vehicle manufacturing level. For example, new tire technology has promoted the development of commercial vehicles. This is an indisputable fact.
Now the country is vigorously advocating low-emission energy-saving and environmental protection, the country three models will soon be fully upgraded to the national emission standards. Feng Baochun believes that in these areas, the auto industry follows the direction of the national policy and has done a lot of preparatory work, which has also led to the development of parts and components companies. "After all, the parts and components companies are serving the entire vehicle company. What the whole vehicle company needs, parts and components companies will work in this direction." Feng Baochun said.
According to reports, Linglong tires are following up with the development of vehicle companies. For example, in reducing the fuel consumption of the entire vehicle, the tires account for about 15% of the total vehicle fuel consumption, which plays an important role in reducing the fuel consumption of the vehicle. “The fuel consumption data recognized by the automotive industry shows that for every 5% reduction in tire rolling resistance, it is possible to reduce fuel consumption by 1% of the entire vehicle. The low roll resistance tyres we have now introduced are mainly used to reduce vehicle fuel consumption. Well-coordinated vehicle companies, such as Shaanxi Automobile, Dongfeng Liuzhou Automobile, and FAW Qingdao, all attach great importance to fuel consumption, and we have conducted a comparative test based on their technical R&D. The results show that heavy-duty trucks with low roll-off resistance can be used for 100 kilometers. Save 1~1.5 liters of fuel," said Feng Baochun. At the same time, according to the characteristics of the models tested, Linglong Tire will continue to adjust its R&D progress and achieve common development with the vehicle companies.