During the 2023 China Commercial Vehicles Show in Wuhan, the "2024 China Truck of the Year Evaluation" results were unveiled by the Commercial Vehicle Magazine. Among the entries, the Dongfeng GX Autonomous L2+Intelligent Driving Tractor, a top-tier model from Dongfeng Trucks, clinched the esteemed "2024 Truck Innovation Award (China)". Mr. Zhang Xiaofan, representing Dongfeng Trucks, accepted this accolade during the ceremony.
The Chinese Truck of the Year Evaluation, established in 2015 by the Commercial Vehicle Magazine, draws inspiration from the European "International Truck of the Year" evaluation event. Tailored to China's road and logistics conditions, this assessment focuses on technology-driven criteria to select the most exemplary "Chinese Truck of the Year" model. In 2023, the CTOY Jury introduced a novel award—the Truck Innovation Award (China) (TIAC), marking its debut in the country. Inspired by the ITOY Jury's initiative in 2018, the TIAC aims to commend trucks that embody forward-thinking technological advancements and alternative power systems, indicative of future industry trends.
The Dongfeng GX 560Ps tractor, a participant in this evaluation, stands out for its remarkable capability to achieve L2+ intelligent driving. This semi-trailer tractor is outfitted with an array of sensors, including 5 mm wave radars, 8 cameras, 1 high-precision positioning unit and an intelligent driving controller. Additionally, it boasts an extensive suite of L2+ intelligent driving assistance systems, encompassing full-speed adaptive cruise, lane centering keeping, lane change with confirmation, predictive cruise function and driver takeover interaction function, among others.
The Dongfeng GX 560Ps tractor, sole model contender for the Chinese Truck Innovation Award, underwent a rigorous test on its intelligent driving capabilities by the CTOY Jury. Operating under the L2+ intelligent driving assistance system, it allows the driver to focus on monitoring traffic while the vehicle takes charge of acceleration, braking, and steering. The jury lauded the truck's standout performance in intelligent driving, noting its significant contribution to safety, driving experience, and transportation efficiency in the long-distance logistics industry.
Ms. Yu Jing, Chairman of the CTOY Jury, summarized the evaluation, emphasizing the Dongfeng GX Autonomous L2+ intelligent driving tractor's innovation in integrating human, vehicle, goods, and road systems. This advanced technology showcases superior performance among China's high-end logistics heavy trucks, propelling technical advancements from L2 to L4, adaptable across various scenarios.
The Dongfeng GX Autonomous L2+ Intelligent Driving Tractor´s design concept aligns seamlessly with market demands, reflecting the ongoing trend toward increased intelligence and networking in the commercial vehicle industry. Dongfeng Trucks is committed to offering customers a range of intelligent driving models and integrated logistics solutions tailored to diverse scenarios. This initiative aims to fully promote the intelligent and networked development of China's commercial vehicle industry, thereby effectively empowering new logistics formats through intelligent connectivity.