What was the first batch of cars produced in New China?
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The first car of New China was produced at the former Toyota artillery factory in Northeast China. Here is some information about the first car of New China: 1. Manufacturing background: The Jiefang CA10 truck was modeled after the ZIS 150 truck produced by the Stalin Automobile Plant in Moscow, Soviet Union. 2. Advantages: The vehicle featured rear axle drive, an empty weight of 3.9 tons, and was equipped with an inline water-cooled six-cylinder four-stroke gasoline engine with a power output of 66 kW. It had a maximum speed of 65 km/h, a load capacity of 4 tons, and could tow up to 4.5 tons, with a fuel consumption of 29 liters per 100 kilometers. This vehicle was characterized by good uniform speed performance after engine start-up, a safe and reliable braking system, sturdy structure, and long service life.
Regarding the first batch of cars produced in New China, I need to clarify this piece of history. In 1956, shortly after the founding of New China, the First Automobile Works (FAW) in Changchun—commonly known as FAW—produced its first truck, named the Jiefang CA10. At that time, the country was in the midst of reconstruction, and manufacturing automobiles was no simple task. It took technicians several years to master the technology introduced from the Soviet Union. I still remember the older generation saying that the birth of this truck marked the beginning of China's industrial independence. It featured a diesel engine and a load capacity of 4 tons. Though it may seem outdated now, it solved major transportation challenges back then. Why was it named 'Jiefang' (Liberation)? It symbolized the rise of New China after liberation. From then on, FAW became an automotive hub, driving economic recovery and improving urban and rural logistics. In short, this truck was a milestone, embodying the nation's spirit of self-reliance.
