2025-09-25 10:54Group 1: Heavy Truck Industry Trends - The heavy truck market in China saw cumulative sales of approximately 716,000 units from January to August 2023, representing a year-on-year growth of about 14% [2][3] - In August alone, sales reached 92,000 units, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 47% and a month-on-month increase of about 8% [2][3] - The market is expected to maintain an upward trend for the entire year, driven by the implementation of vehicle replacement policies and strong overseas demand [3] Group 2: Engine Market Performance - The domestic sales of natural gas heavy trucks reached 122,000 units with a penetration rate of 25% from January to August 2023 [3] - Sales of new energy heavy trucks were 114,000 units, achieving a penetration rate of 23% [3] - The company’s M series large-bore engines sold over 5,000 units in the first half of the year, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 41%, with data center market sales nearing 600 units, a nearly fivefold increase [4] Group 3: New Energy and Technology Development - The company is accelerating its layout in new energy and technology sectors, focusing on pure electric systems, hydrogen fuel cells, and SOFC technologies [5] - Revenue from the new energy business reached 1.2 billion yuan in the first half of the year, with expectations for over 100% year-on-year growth [5] - The hydrogen fuel cell engine covers a power range of 13-300 kW, catering to various vehicle types including buses and trucks [5] Group 4: Shareholder Returns and Dividend Policy - The company has implemented share buybacks and increased the mid-year dividend payout ratio to 57% [5] - Future dividend policies will consider shareholder expectations and market conditions while maintaining a proactive and stable approach [5]