Weichai 340 consumes approximately 1 liter of fuel per hour at idle. Weichai Power Co., Ltd. was established in 2002 by Weichai Holding Group Co., Ltd. as the main sponsor, jointly with domestic and foreign investors. It is the first company in China's internal combustion engine industry to be listed on the Hong Kong H-share market and also the first to return from overseas to achieve A-share relisting in the mainland. Below is an introduction to Weichai Power: 1. Technology R&D: Weichai possesses the National Key Laboratory of Internal Combustion Engine Reliability, the National Engineering Research Center for Commercial Vehicle Powertrain Assembly, the National Industrial Innovation Strategic Alliance for New Energy Powertrain Systems of Commercial Vehicles and Construction Machinery, and the National Specialized Mass Innovation Space, among other R&D platforms. It has established research bases such as the "Academician Workstation" and "Postdoctoral Workstation," and has built a national intelligent manufacturing demonstration base. R&D centers have been set up in Weifang, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chongqing, Yangzhou, and other locations in China, with cutting-edge technology innovation centers established globally, forming a worldwide collaborative R&D platform to ensure the company's technology remains at the forefront. 2. Human Resources: The company places great emphasis on human resource development. Over the years, it has collaborated with prestigious domestic universities such as Tsinghua University, Tongji University, Tianjin University, Jilin University, and Shandong University on project development, jointly building product laboratories and cultivating high-level professional talents. Meanwhile, the National Personnel Department approved the establishment of a postdoctoral workstation within the company, conducting annual talent exchange and training programs with European research institutions to create favorable conditions for the development of various personnel. The dual education system in cooperation with Germany emphasizes the organic combination of theory and practice, ensuring the supply of qualified technical workers for production positions.
