Inventory of Domestic Automotive Engine Industry in the First Quarter of 2014
December 14, 2022
In the following, the inventory of the domestic automobile engine industry in the first quarter of 2014 will be reviewed in terms of capacity development, application of advanced technologies, research and development results, and new product offline conditions.
Capacity Building and Project Construction【 Yunnei Power plans to raise 745 million yuan to build a light commercial vehicle engine project 】
On January 3, 2014, Yunnei Power announced that the company intends to issue no more than 174 million shares at no less than 4.28 yuan/share, and raised no more than 745 million yuan to invest in the industrialization of environmentally friendly and efficient light commercial vehicle engines. . The announcement shows that the raised funds are mainly invested in two major product series, namely the YNF40 high-efficiency commercial vehicle diesel engine and the YN30/36/38QNE.
Eco-friendly commercial vehicle natural gas engine. The construction period of the project is 3 years. After the project is put into production, the YNG40 high-efficiency commercial vehicle diesel engine and the YN30/36/38QNE environmental protection commercial vehicle natural gas engine will produce 116,000 units per year during the production period. The average annual sales income during the production period is 2.719 billion yuan. The average annual profit during the production period was 328 million yuan, and the profit after tax was 279 million yuan.
[Shangtong Beisheng Phase III Vehicle and Engine Factory Trial Production]
On January 21, 2014, it was learned from the Dadong District Government that over the past two years of construction, the project of Shanghai GM Beisheng Automotive Phase III Vehicle and Engine Plant, a leading project in Shenyang Automobile City, has started trial production. Officially put into operation. Shanghai GM Beisheng Automobile Extension Phase III Project includes stamping shop, body shop, paint shop, assembly shop, powertrain shop, car body distribution center, utility power center, vehicle delivery center, quality high-speed test lane, and other ancillary facilities With an annual production capacity of 300,000 complete vehicles and 450,000 engines per year, it will become a green and environmentally friendly factory with comprehensive system competitiveness after its formal operation.
[Kowloon Automobile and JAC held a signing ceremony for engine technology cooperation]
On February 16, 2014, Jiangsu Jiulong Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd. held a grand ceremony for the signing of the "Kowloon and JAC engine technical cooperation signing ceremony" in Yangzhou. According to the agreement, the two engines that Jianghuai and Kowloon Motors have cooperated with are the most advanced new-generation engines in the domestic series. Prior to the development of the needs of Kowloon Motor, the Kowloon Technical Center and the Jianghuai Automotive Technology Center Power Institute have conducted several rounds of technical exchanges and communication. The agreement agreed that based on the development progress of this project, the two parties will establish an engine joint research institute in due course to ensure that Jiulong Automobile will gradually establish a product development and application system in terms of engine R&D, technology and process support, and engine matching. At that time, Jiulong Automobile and JAC will jointly complete the engineering planning, engineering design management, project construction management, and manufacturing process design and implementation of the engine plant and supporting facilities. It is reported that the total investment of the project is more than RMB 160 million yuan, and the annual output of the engine is more than 15,000 sets. It is expected that it will formally enter the mass production stage in October 2015.
【Northland Funds and Ecko Power Signed OPOC Engine Cooperation Project】
On February 28, 2014, Beida New Energy Equity Investment Fund (Northday Fund) and the United States focused on the development of high-efficiency engines, EcoMotors International, held an OPOC (Opposed Piston Opposed Cylinder Opposite Piston Opposed Cylinder) engine in Beijing. Cooperative project signing ceremony. The two sides will jointly promote the industrialization of low-emission, high-efficiency OPOC transportation technology and will effectively reduce global greenhouse gas emissions in a low-cost manner.
Prof. Peter Hoff Bauer, founder, chairman and chief technology officer of Eko Power, briefed the guests on the advanced nature of the OPOC engine: “The OPOC engine has adopted a revolutionary design, and the OPOC engine has reduced more than the conventional engine. 50% of components are lighter, smaller, more efficient and more economical; OPOC engines can increase power density and reduce exhaust emissions; OPOC engines operate with less vibration, lower noise and smoother “than traditional” Engines and OPOC engines use a patented modular series of internal combustion engines that can use gasoline, diesel, methanol, ethanol, natural gas and many other fuels."
[Cummins Engine Settled in Northern New District of Chongqing]
On March 17, it was learned from the New District of Northern Chongqing that Cummins, the world’s largest independent engine manufacturer, recently settled in the area and invested USD 180 million to build a large-horsepower engine technology R&D center and production line. It is reported that Cummins will purchase 400 acres of new land in the northern part of Chongqing and introduce QSK50, QSK60, QSK72 series electronically controlled engines, and proceed with gas engine development. After the completion of the project, the annual sales income will be USD 1 billion within 5 years, and the sales revenue will be USD 2 billion within 10 years.
Cummins was one of the earliest Western diesel companies to produce engines locally in China. In 1995, Cummins' first Chinese joint venture engine plant Chongqing Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. was established.
【The joint venture between FAW Group and Midea to build a plant with an annual output of 100,000 engines in the future】
It is reported that a subsidiary of China FAW Group has signed a partnership with the American engine manufacturer EcoMotors invested by Bill Gates. The two parties will set up a joint venture to build a factory in China and plans to start producing 100,000 units per year from 2015. car engine. The new joint venture will be called BEM (Shanxi) Co., Ltd., located in Shanxi Province, China. FAW Group will own 51% of the joint venture company and EcoMotors 49%. FAW Group will provide construction funds, and EcoMotors will take this opportunity to sell its compact clean energy engine in China, the world's largest auto market. EcoMotors' engines are 35% smaller in size and weight than conventional conventional engines, reducing fuel costs by 15%.
Amit Soman, president of EcoMotors, said that FAW Group has invested more than 200 million U.S. dollars in this project. EcoMotors is a 6-year-old start-up company in the United States. Since its establishment in 2008, the company has raised about 70 million U.S. dollars in private investment, including Microsoft founder Bill Gates and California's Kosra Ventures.
Advanced Technology and R&D Achievements [A diesel engine developed by the North Engine Research Institute passed EPA emission assessment]
An air-cooled twin-cylinder diesel engine developed by China North Engine Research Institute of North China General Dynamics Group of China North Industries Group passed the EPAIV emission identification test. At present, the Institute has broken through many key technologies in the emission control of small and medium-sized diesel engines and mastered the design technology and development process of low-emission engines. An air-cooled twin-cylinder diesel engine developed by the China North Engine Research Institute of North China General Dynamics Group of China North Industries Group passed the EPAIV emission identification test. Compared with similar domestic engines, the diesel engine consumes 8.5% less fuel and 12.4% more power. This is the first model in the same power segment in China that has passed the non-road EPAIV certification. After use, the emission margin further increases, reaching 15%-30%, providing a reliable guarantee for the export of the engine. A diesel engine was developed from 2011 and uses all-aluminum materials to make the engine weight less than 80kg. During the development, the state of the art was strengthened. After several rounds of improvement and verification of the product, the reliability and economy of the product were better than those of similar domestic products. The machine passed the 500-hour durability assessment and the 1,000-hour evaluation of the generator set. By participating in the Canton Fair, this model has attracted the attention of many domestic and foreign manufacturers. At present, the prototype has exceeded 200 orders.
[Yunnan independently researches and develops diesel engines for European V cars into the international market]
On February 18, 2014, the 2013 Yunnan Top Ten Technology Progress Awards Ceremony was held. "Yunnet Power" developed D19TCI Euro V diesel engine for four years and was officially launched in volume in 2013. This engine adopts the most advanced diesel engine technology in the world and passed the strict inspection in Europe. It successfully made its debut in Longbridge, UK. As the first diesel engine independently developed by China, it has been on the international stage for the first time, indicating that China's diesel engine technology has reached the international advanced level.
[Brilliance and BMW jointly develop new 1.8T engine]
With the construction of the BMW N20 engine project in Jinyang, Brilliance Automotive has officially introduced the BMW 2.0T gasoline engine, and its cooperation with BMW will further deepen in the future. Mr. Yu Yumin, Chairman and President of Brilliance Automotive Group recently said: This year, Brilliance Automotive has introduced the BMW 2.0T gasoline engine and started to cooperate with BMW to develop the 1.8TGDI series gasoline engine. China Netcom scrutinized the Brilliance passenger car product line and discovered that the current 1.8T engine used by Brilliance brand models is multi-point EFI, and with the popularity of the new 1.8T direct-injection engine, it will use a 1.8T multi-point EFI engine. Zhonghua Junjie and China Coolbao are expected to retrofit the new 1.8T direct injection engine.
BMW's N20 series 2.0T engine is a twin scroll single-turbo engine. High-efficiency fuel economy and strong power have been praised by consumers. After Brilliance Automotive obtained the qualification of BMW's engine production, Yan Yumin also affirmed and said: “Developing high-level engine-supported vehicle development with high-tech has always been the core strategy of Brilliance Group, which signifies the strategic cooperation between the parties. Entered a new historical stage."
Ignition succeeded and put into production [The successful ignition of YNF40 engine in Kunming Yunnei Power Company]
On December 25, 2013, at the Kunming Yunnei Power Co., Ltd. Technical Center No. 6 gantry, Yang Bo, the person in charge of the company, personally succeeded in firing the YNF40 engine. The YNF40 engine is a new commercial diesel engine developed by Yunnei Power on the platform of the National IV. It has the potential to be upgraded to the national five emission standards. The supporting objects are mainly light trucks and China buses, which can cover the old 4102 diesel engine and extend the coverage area upwards. 4105,4108 market.
In 2014, the company will accelerate the development of the YNF40 project and lay a solid foundation for product transformation and upgrading.
[China's first small-displacement turbocharged fuel direct injection engine was put into production in Chongqing]
On April 3, 2014, it was learnt that the domestic first small-displacement turbocharged direct fuel injection engine was officially released at the Changan Ford Engine Factory. This new 1.0-liter Ecoboost engine will significantly improve the fuel economy. Ma Ruilin, president of Changan Ford Motor Co., Ltd., introduced that the Ecoboost engine combines three technologies: turbocharging, direct fuel injection, and variable valve timing, so that small-sized engines can also output powerful power comparable to large-displacement engines. Ecoboost technology significantly reduces fuel consumption compared to conventional engines that naturally inhale large displacements, while reducing CO2 emissions by nearly 15%. The new 1.0-liter Ecoboost engine will be built on Ford's new Fiesta and Wingbat models. Its power and performance are comparable to the traditional 1.6-liter engine, significantly improving fuel economy. The Chongqing-based Changan Ford Engine Plant has also become Ford's third worldwide production. l Ecoboost engine factory.
Fan Huaping, lean manufacturing manager of Changan Ford Engine Factory, introduced that the 1.0-liter Ecoboost engine can achieve a power of 94 kilowatts, which maximizes the power performance and can realize the power of an ordinary 1.6-liter engine. At the same time, it saves 20%-30% of the power of the same engine. Pollution emissions are also relatively small. This innovative 1.0-liter Ecoboost engine won the "International Year Engine" award with the highest rating in the 2013 International Engine Awards. 87 judges from 35 countries around the world rated the 1.0-liter Ecoboost engine as "the best engine with less than 1.0-liter displacement."
[Guangxi Cummins Industrial Power Co., Ltd. 5000th engine off the line]
On January 3, 2014, the celebration of the production of 5000 engines of Guangxi Cummins Industrial Power Co., Ltd. was held. This indicates that Guangxi Cummins has passed the stage of production and construction and production equipment verification and entered formal production operations. Liu Xiaoxing, vice president of Cummins Inc., pointed out at the ceremony that, for Guangxi Cummins, the downline of the 5000th engine is a milestone. Guangxi Cummins Inc. is a joint venture company established by Cummins Inc. in the Chinese construction machinery industry to supply engines for the construction machinery industry. The 9.3L engine is an engine specially designed and modified by Cummins for the loader. This cooperation is highly concerned in the industry. The 5,000th offline today means that Liugong and Cummins have taken a solid step forward in the past two years. Guangxi Cummins Company must always maintain the market competitiveness of this engine.
[The tenth-thousand-thousand-autonomous 4GD engine off the assembly line at FAW Car]
On March 28, 2014, FAW Car Corporation issued a transmission center production line, 100,000 auto 4GD engines off the assembly line. The 4GD engine is a FAW sedan equipped with the B70, B90 and X80 engines for the Pentium series and is divided into 2.0L and 2.2L in-line 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engines. The cylinder body and cylinder head are made of aluminum lightweight design, 2.0L maximum torque 184N?m, rated power 108kW. 2.2L maximum torque 207N?m, rated power 118kW, using a multi-point electronic fuel injection technology, double overhead camshaft. The comprehensive performance of power, economy, noise and vibration has reached the international advanced level.
An Tiecheng, general manager of FAW Car Co., Ltd., said that the off-line of the 100,000th auto 4GD engine has embodied the wisdom of its employees and its unremitting efforts over the years. These 100,000 engines are installed on the homeland of the Autonomous Pentium series, demonstrating that national cars can be proud of their own "hearts."