Storyline: China's heavy truck market has notched seven consecutive months of growth since April, with full-year sales expected to surpass one million units, as new energy vehicles emerge as a key driver of the sector's expansion. According to the latest report by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, the commercial vehicle sector reported over 3.4 million units in both production and sales during the January-October period, up 10.9 percent and 9 percent year on year respectively. New energy and clean-energy heavy trucks are increasingly powering this growth. "The vehicle trade-in policy has served as a catalyst for the heavy-duty truck market's recovery this year, while also accelerating industry-wide structural upgrades. Key drivers of the new energy transition include energy efficiency, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and the convenience of charging and battery-swapping facilities," said Liang Zhaowen, vice president of Beiqi Foton Motor. Cities including Wuzhou, Shijiazhuang, and Yinchuan have deployed gas and electric heavy trucks in resource transport and regional logistics, supporting the industry's shift toward lower costs and greener operations. Zhu Hong, vice president of Chery Commercial Vehicle, highlighted the technological progress. "With a 400-kWh battery capacity and a highly efficient 2.5-ton range extender, we are breaking through the range anxiety associated with new energy heavy-duty trucks. At the same time, we've achieved the optimal oil-to-electricity ratio to meet operational demands," he said. As pure electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies mature, new energy trucks are rapidly entering core logistics scenarios. In September 2025, the penetration rate of new energy commercial vehicles exceeded 30 percent for the first time, signaling a new phase of scaled development. "The continuous sales growth in China's heavy-duty truck market in 2025 can be attributed to the combined effect of multiple factors, including equipment renewal policies, infrastructure investment, and energy strategy, which have injected strong momentum into the market. This growth trend is expected to continue," said Chen Shihua, deputy secretary general of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. Supported by national policies, technological breakthroughs, and infrastructure development, the heavy truck industry is transitioning toward greener, more efficient, and higher-quality development. Shotlist: FILE: Shanghai, China - Date Unknown: 1. Aerial shots of heavy trucks moving on highways FILE: Tianjin Municipality, north China - Date Unknown: 2. Parked trucks 3. Trucks moving in port area Beijing, China - Recent: 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Liang Zhaowen, vice president, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. (ending with shots 5-6): "The auto trade-in policy has played a catalyst role in the heavy-duty truck market's recovery this year and contributed to the industry-wide structural upgrades. Key drivers of the new energy transition include energy efficiency, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and the convenience of charging and battery-swapping facilities," FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown: 5. Various of truck during loading operation 6. Various of machinery exchanging battery set for truck 7. Various of truck running on highway FILE: Wuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, south China - Date Unknown: 8. Various of new heavy trucks lining up FILE: Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, north China - Date Unknown: 9. Aerial shots of land port 10. Various of new trucks lining up FILE: Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, northwest China - Date Unknown: 11. Various of trucks being charged, moving FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown: 12. Aerial shot of trucks running on highway Wuhu City, Anhui Province, east China - Recent: 13. Various of technicians discussing truck design during meeting, on computer 14. Truck model on display 15. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhu Hong, vice president, Chery Commercial Vehicle (ending with shots 16-17): "With a 400-kWh battery capacity and a highly efficient 2.5-ton range extender, we are breaking through the range anxiety associated with new energy heavy-duty trucks. At the same time, we've achieved the optimal oil-to-electricity ratio to meet operational demands." 16. Various of truck models on display, interior of new truck 17. Aerial shot of new trucks on roadside 18. Trucks moving on road Beijing, China - Recent: 19. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Chen Shihua, deputy secretary general, China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ending with shot 20): "The continuous sales growth in China's heavy-duty truck market in 2025 can be attributed to the combined effect of multiple factors, including equipment renewal policies, infrastructure investment, and energy strategy, which have injected strong momentum into the market. This growth trend is expected to continue." FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown: 20. Various of robotic arms, machinery in operation in auto factory 21. Various of trucks at gas station, moving on road [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]