CCTV News: In February this year, a total of about 8,187 new energy heavy trucks were sold in China, an increase of more than three times year-on-year, continuing to significantly outperform the growth rate of the overall heavy truck market. Why do new energy heavy trucks stand out? What are its characteristics?

In a heavy truck sales store in Shanghai, the reporter saw customers coming to test drive from time to time. It is understood that the number of inquiries and bookings in stores has increased significantly in the past two months, and the time period from consultation to ordering for customers has also been significantly shortened. It used to take one to two months, but now it only takes three to five days if it is fast.

Ning Shuai, who has been engaged in logistics and transportation for more than 10 years, told reporters that he currently mainly transports rice, flour, grain, oil and other food to various districts of Shanghai and surrounding cities. I have been driving a fuel vehicle before, but I only replaced it with a new energy heavy truck in October last year. Not only did the driving experience improve, but the cost has also dropped a lot.

In 2025, the country will further expand the scope of subsidies for the elimination of old trucks to the National IV and below emission standards, and will provide subsidies of varying amounts to car owners who scrap or purchase new energy heavy trucks. The reporter learned that the subsidy policy has reduced the purchase cost, and coupled with the low cost of using new energy heavy trucks, the willingness of transportation practitioners to purchase cars has been significantly enhanced.