Recently, Great Wall Commercial Vehicles completed the bulk delivery of 100 units of the G970 single-drive hybrid heavy-duty truck to a top domestic express delivery company.
Marking the first 100-unit bulk order of hybrid heavy-duty trucks in the global heavy truck industry, this delivery signals that hybrid heavy-duty trucks are stepping out of niche pilot projects and entering a critical phase of large-scale commercial application. It also delivers a replicable low-carbon transition pathway for the express and logistics sector struggling under dual pressures of rising operational costs and environmental compliance requirements.
Addressing Dual Pain Points of Cost and Emission Reduction, Hybrid Heavy-Duty Trucks Demonstrate Outstanding Value
This landmark order breaks the long-standing low market penetration of hybrid heavy trucks.
Throughout 2025, total annual sales of hybrid heavy-duty trucks across China stood at fewer than 500 units, mostly scattered small-scale orders, with virtually no bulk purchases from major logistics enterprises.
The large-scale procurement by the leading express delivery operator not only represents a strategic commercial choice, but also reflects broad industry recognition of hybrid vehicle value and sends a clear signal of industrial transition.
For the heavy truck sector, the 100-unit order marks the shift of hybrid technology from exploratory research to real-world operational validation, serving as an ice-breaking milestone for low-carbon transformation.
The industry is currently facing dual pressures: accelerating advancement of national Dual Carbon goals and upcoming National VII emission standards are highlighting the high-emission drawbacks of conventional diesel trucks; meanwhile, volatile fuel prices and rising labor costs have made cost reduction and efficiency improvement an urgent priority for logistics firms.
Hybrid heavy-duty trucks overcome the range and charging limitations of pure electric models while cutting both fuel consumption and carbon emissions, perfectly matching industrial transition demands.
Safe, Efficient and Fuel-Saving: Great Wall G970 Hybrid Heavy-Duty Truck Built for Express Trunk Logistics
The delivered Great Wall G970 hybrid heavy-duty truck directly addresses core pain points of long-distance express trunk transportation and verifies the practical viability of hybrid technology in such scenarios.
Long-haul express routes feature complex road conditions, with safety and on-time delivery as fundamental requirements and operating cost reduction as the core priority. The G970 is purpose-engineered to meet these demands:
In terms of safety, adhering to the principle of uniform safety standards across all variants, the model comes fully equipped with AEBS automatic emergency braking, dual-side blind spot monitoring and other active and passive safety systems, forming comprehensive protection for drivers and cargo.
In terms of efficiency and operating cost, built on Great Wall’s Hi4-G dual-motor super hybrid architecture, the G970 delivers a maximum output of 970 horsepower with industry-leading comprehensive fuel-saving performance, perfectly balancing robust power and ultra-low energy consumption.
Its 4,200mm long wheelbase greatly boosts cargo loading capacity, while four-airbag air suspension is highly adaptable to high-frequency trailer swapping operations.
Furthermore, equipped with highway NOA intelligent driving assistance, the vehicle significantly reduces driver fatigue, improves overall transportation efficiency and elevates driving safety.
Leading Enterprise Catalyzes Large-Scale Adoption, Paving Way for Hybrid Truck Boom
From the perspective of express industry transformation, the 100-unit fleet will reshape the sector’s cost and environmental performance framework.
Amid fierce market competition, carbon emission intensity has become a core competitive edge. Conventional diesel trucks struggle to meet stringent emission reduction targets, while pure electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles remain unsuitable for long-haul trunk scenarios.
Hybrid technology stands out as the most viable mature solution at present, enabling enterprises to fulfill emission reduction commitments, lower fuel costs, ease profitability pressure, and drive the industry toward low-carbon, high-efficiency operations.
On a broader industrial level, this order will foster a virtuous cycle for the heavy truck industry: technological breakthrough → real-scenario verification → large-scale deployment → continuous technical iteration.
Bulk procurement from leading enterprises generates authentic operational data to support technology optimization and cost reduction, while setting an industry benchmark that will encourage more logistics operators to adopt hybrid heavy trucks, accelerating the replacement of traditional diesel vehicles.
While mass popularization of hybrid heavy-duty trucks remains in its initial stage, this landmark order has opened a solid breakthrough.
Moving forward, driven by continuous technological upgrades and growing market demand, hybrid heavy-duty trucks are poised to become a mainstream segment in the heavy truck market. They will reduce the industry’s reliance on diesel propulsion and lead express logistics and the entire heavy truck sector into a new era of low-carbon, high-efficiency and intelligent development.
