Core Insights - The collaboration between Xiaoma Zhixing-W and SANY Heavy Truck, Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor aims to develop a fourth-generation autonomous truck family, enhancing the capabilities of autonomous driving technology in logistics [1][2] - The fourth-generation autonomous truck system features a platform-based design, allowing for strong adaptability to various vehicle models, with initial production targeting a scale of around 1,000 units by 2026 [1][2] Company Developments - Xiaoma Zhixing-W's fourth-generation autonomous truck will utilize 100% automotive-grade components, significantly reducing the bill of materials (BOM) cost by approximately 70% compared to the previous generation [1] - The "1+4" platooning autonomous driving scheme is projected to decrease freight costs by 29% per kilometer and increase freight profit by 195%, indicating substantial improvements in logistics efficiency [1] Industry Context - The fourth-generation autonomous trucks will incorporate a fully redundant design and safety standards, enhancing the safety and reliability of autonomous freight logistics [2] - With a design lifespan of 20,000 hours and support for 1 million kilometers of freight operations, these trucks are built to withstand various challenging conditions [2] - China, being the largest long-haul truck freight market globally, is accelerating its transition towards smart logistics, with Xiaoma Zhixing having deployed around 200 autonomous trucks since 2018, transporting over 10 billion ton-kilometers [2]
小马智行-W(02026.HK)与三一重卡、东风柳汽达成合作，将联合打造第四代自动驾驶卡车家族