FAWDE Rolls Off 2 Millionth Aowei Natural Gas Engine
FAWDE, a subsidiary of FAW Jiefang, produced its two-millionth Aowei engine, a 16-liter natural gas powertrain with 660 hp and 3,000 Nm of torque.
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What Happened
On December 17, FAWDE, the Wuxi Diesel Engine Works of FAW Jiefang, celebrated the production of its two-millionth Aowei engine at its 16L-Engine Workshop. The milestone engine is the Aowei 6SX, a 16-liter natural gas engine delivering 660 horsepower and 3,000 Nm of peak torque. FAW Jiefang stated that this achievement reflects its progress in multi-fuel and smart control technologies, as well as its commitment to high-quality development.
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Milestone production at FAWDE's 16L-Engine Workshop
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Why this matters
This milestone highlights FAW Jiefang's progress in multi-fuel and smart control technologies for heavy-duty trucks, supporting the shift toward cleaner commercial transportation.
Terms in This Story
- Natural gas engine
- An internal combustion engine that runs on compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG), often used in heavy-duty vehicles for lower emissions compared to diesel.
- Peak torque
- The maximum rotational force an engine can produce, often measured in newton-meters (Nm), indicating pulling power.
- Horsepower
- A unit of power that measures the rate at which an engine does work, commonly used to describe engine output.
- Heavy-duty truck
- A large commercial truck designed for transporting heavy loads, typically with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,000 pounds.
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