October 29, 2026

Dear HVTT Forum subscribers, This newsletter provides an overview of heavy commercial vehicle transport trends, regulatory updates and field trials across China during the first half of 2026, together with personal reflections on the long-term development of double trailer combinations in China. China’s Road Freight Market and Uptake of New Energy Heavy-Duty Vehicles Official statistics from the 2025 China Transport Industry Development Report lay the foundation for understanding China’s heavy truck market. By the end of 2025, China had 11.69 million operational freight vehicles, forming the backbone of domestic land freight. Annual road freight volume reached 43.29 billion tones, sustaining a stable growth rate and confirming road transport remains the dominant mode within China’s integrated freight system. Against the national decarbonization strategy, the fleet structure is undergoing profound green transformation. The stock of new energy commercial freight vehicles hit 336,100 units by end-2025. Pure electric heavy trucks are widely deployed... Read More