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BAIC Foton and ZF Friedrichshafen AG have marked a major milestone in their strategic partnership with the first AxTrax 2 electric drive axle rolling off the production line at their joint venture plant in Jiaxing, China. The product features a 930V silicon carbide inverter, 210 kW continuous power, and 26,000 N·m peak torque, representing a critical step in the electrification of medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. This launch underscores BAIC Foton's commitment to its "comprehensive internationalization, new-energy, and intelligentization" strategy as the industry transitions toward market-driven growth.

On June 22, the first AxTrax 2 electric drive axle officially rolled off the production line at the BAIC Foton-ZF joint venture plant in Jiaxing, marking a critical milestone in the strategic partnership between the two companies. As an integrated electric drive axle platform for next-generation commercial vehicles, AxTrax 2 delivers 210 kW continuous output power and 26,000 N·m peak torque, featuring a 930V silicon carbide inverter and 3-speed transmission. This achievement represents BAIC Foton's leap from strategic positioning to implementation in the new energy commercial vehicle core components sector, setting a benchmark for the localization of electric drive technology in China's commercial vehicle industry.

On June 22, BAIC Foton and ZF Group marked a new milestone in their strategic partnership as the first AxTrax 2 electric drive axle rolled off the line at their joint venture plant in Jiaxing. The product features a 930V silicon carbide inverter platform delivering 210 kW continuous output and 26,000 N·m peak torque, paired with a 3-speed transmission and electronic shift actuator. Since 2017, the two companies' gearbox joint venture has accumulated RMB 20 billion in sales, and this launch signals a decisive expansion from traditional transmissions into the e-drive domain, accelerating the shift of China's commercial vehicle sector from policy-driven to market-driven growth.

On June 22, the first AxTrax 2 electric drive axle produced at the BAIC Foton–ZF joint venture plant officially rolled off the line in Jiaxing, marking a key milestone in BAIC Foton's push into core new energy components for commercial vehicles. The product features a 930V silicon carbide inverter platform, 210 kW continuous output, and 26,000 N·m peak torque, offering an efficient and intelligent system solution for the electrification of medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

On June 22, the first AxTrax 2 electric drive axle rolled off the production line at the joint venture plant between BAIC Foton and ZF Group in Jiaxing, marking a major milestone in Foton's electrification strategy for commercial vehicles. Built on a 930V silicon carbide inverter platform, the integrated e-axle delivers 210 kW of continuous output and 26,000 N·m of peak torque, replacing conventional engines, transmissions and drivelines in medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The achievement deepens a partnership that has already generated RMB 20 billion in cumulative sales since 2017 and positions the Jiaxing base as ZF's key manufacturing and R&D hub in Asia-Pacific, accelerating China's shift toward market-driven new-energy commercial vehicles.

On June 22, the first AxTrax 2 electric drive axle produced at the BAIC Foton–ZF joint venture plant officially rolled off the line in Jiaxing, marking a key milestone in BAIC Foton's push into core new energy components for commercial vehicles. The product features a 930V silicon carbide inverter platform, 210 kW continuous output, and 26,000 N·m peak torque, offering an efficient and intelligent system solution for the electrification of medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

On September 21, BAIC Foton and Weichai Power signed a specialized strategic cooperation agreement during the BAIC Group–Shandong Heavy Industry strategic signing ceremony held at the BAIC R&D base in Beijing. Under the deal, the two automakers will pursue all-round, in-depth cooperation in core component supply synergy, joint new-energy product R&D, and intelligent connected technology integration, aiming to break down barriers between complete-vehicle manufacturing and the core powertrain industry chain, strengthen product competitiveness, and deliver cost reduction and mutual gains. The signing marks both an upgrade of long-standing business ties and a forward-looking strategic layout to drive the high-end, intelligent and green development of the commercial vehicle industry.

On September 21, a strategic cooperation signing ceremony between BAIC Group and Shandong Heavy Industry Group was held at the BAIC R&D base, where BAIC Foton and Weichai Power inked a special strategic cooperation agreement. The two sides will focus on core component supply synergy, joint new energy product R&D and intelligent connected technology integration, breaking down barriers between complete vehicle manufacturing and the core powertrain industry chain to cut costs, raise efficiency and achieve mutual benefit.

On September 21, a strategic cooperation signing ceremony between BAIC Group and Shandong Heavy Industry Group was held at the BAIC R&D base, where BAIC Foton and Weichai Power inked a special strategic cooperation agreement. The two sides will focus on core component supply synergy, joint new energy product R&D and intelligent connected technology integration, breaking down barriers between complete vehicle manufacturing and the core powertrain industry chain to cut costs, raise efficiency and achieve mutual benefit.

Foton Motor and Germany's TÜV Rheinland signed a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement at TÜV Rheinland's global headquarters in Cologne, deepening a partnership that has spanned more than two decades. The signing took place during IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 in Hanover, where Foton Motor also unveiled its European strategy, delivered its 13-millionth vehicle worldwide to Europe and debuted the CAVAN BEACON heavy truck overseas. Cooperation will now extend to intelligent connected vehicles and data security, new energy vehicle testing and certification, multi-market access, supply chain quality and carbon footprint services, supporting Foton's targets of 50% new energy sales and 40% internationalization by 2030.