LANFANG, China — At the 2024 Langfang International Economic and Trade Fair on June 16, GWM Motors unveiled its first-ever hybrid heavy-duty truck, the “Smart Truck Super Hybrid.” Visitors from across the country got a close look at the new design and experienced firsthand the advanced hybrid technology driving the future of long-haul logistics.
Blending Tradition and Modernity
Smarter, Sleeker, More Efficient
In China’s long-haul logistics industry, regulations often push operators toward flat-nose trucks to maximize cargo space. The trade-off: higher wind resistance and fuel consumption compared with long-nose models. That long-standing challenge has been top of mind for users.
GWM, known for its user-first design philosophy, took inspiration from the traditional Chinese concept of “harmony between heaven and earth” in shaping its new cab. The result is a spacious interior paired with low drag — balancing comfort with efficiency. The body features smooth, flowing curves with no sharp edges, a rounded roofline, and a precisely engineered 13.5-degree A-pillar angle. The design promises a roomy cabin and a more aerodynamic profile, giving drivers both comfort and savings at high speeds.
One standout feature replaces the traditional sun visor with rows of carefully arranged dimples across the cab front — inspired by the drag-reducing surface of a golf ball. This nebula-like pattern helps channel airflow, lowering resistance, improving stability, and reducing fuel consumption during highway runs.
Super Hybrid Tech
More Power, Less Fuel
Fuel remains one of the heaviest cost burdens for logistics companies. GWM’s answer: a heavy truck equipped with its proprietary “Super Hybrid” system.
The Intelligent Truck Super Hybrid uses GWM’s award-winning DHT hybrid technology, which includes the world’s first commercial-vehicle-specific 8-speed DHT transmission. Paired with a high-efficiency engine and fast-charging, high-cycle battery, the system can switch seamlessly among more than ten driving modes — from pure electric to parallel and series hybrid — depending on road conditions.
The truck on display is powered by a 560-horsepower engine supported by two electric motors with peak output of 360 kW. Together, they can deliver up to 1,050 horsepower at launch, giving drivers extra muscle for uphill climbs or overtaking. The battery, rated at 12.9 kWh, can be expanded to fit different needs and withstand more than 60,000 charge cycles.
Under its intelligent control algorithms, the hybrid system adapts smoothly to city driving, highway cruising, braking, and idling. In demanding situations like starting, climbing, or overtaking, it delivers more power while cutting fuel consumption — helping fleets move faster and operate more efficiently.
By blending aerodynamics rooted in traditional design with a next-generation hybrid powertrain,GWM’s heavy truck aims to redefine efficiency in long-haul freight. The company says it will continue to invest in R&D and expand its lineup of clean, intelligent commercial vehicles to serve a wider range of logistics scenarios.
