A380 AT launching, alliance with ZAP
Date:2010-10-05 Visit：8931
A380 AT launching, alliance with ZAP
Double happiness for Jonway
On September 25, 2010, in Sanmen, Taizhou on the beautiful coast of the East China Sea, Zhejiang Jonway Group saw a new significant milestone-the signing ceremony of an all-round cooperation agreement between Jonway Automobile and US new energy vehicle maker ZAP and the offline ceremony of Jonway A380 AT. Over 500 people were present, including experts from the local government and auto industry, domestic mainstream media as well as suppliers and distributors from around the world. Jonway Chairman Wang Gang and ZAP CEO Steven Schneider delivered speeches.
Guests from both sides and government leaders jointly announce the conclusion of the agreement
Jonway A380-3 Doors AT
Analysts think that the double happiness fully shows that Jonway has gone through the hardest start-up period after 7 years of efforts and accumulation, has gained rich practical experience in the auto market, and is entering a new stage of leapfrog development.
A380 AT launching,Jonway broadens product line
Seven years ago, Zhejiang Jonway Group, which focused on precision manufacturing sectors such as automobile, motorcycle, automotive and motorcycle fittings, and air compressor, determined to enter the competitive passenger vehicle manufacturing industry and aimed at RV segment. Following introduction, the first three-door RV Paisaje with Mitsubishi high-power 2.4L engine soon found favor with young users by its fashionable and individualized appearance and solid technical quality, with sales on the increase, making Jonway China’s first city RV model manufacturer. Afterwards, Jonway further intensified model development and introduced 1.6L, 1.8L and 2.0L A380 five-door series. Now, these models not only sell well at home, but are exported to 24 countries and regions such as Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania.
Today, Jonway saw the release of new model A380 AT, which will further enhance and enrich its product lines, sharpen its competitiveness in the auto market, and make possible and help with the internal optimization of its production layout.
According to the source, A3801.8 AT inherits A380’s original dynamic appearance, maintains technical maturity and is prominent in other aspects such as appearance, space, safety, handling, power and fuel economy. 1.8L/AT has a maximum output power of 105KW/6,500rpm (equivalent to 143hp) and a maximum output torque of 165Nm/5000rpm; adopts 4AT (four-speed transmission), and brings in the function of cruise control to make drive smoother.
Industry insiders think that A3801.8 AT demonstrates Jonway’s tremendous capacity for independent development and innovation strength. As another showing of Jonway’s strength in independent R & D, A3801.8 AT is expected to become represent Grade-B city SUVs by its outstanding product quality and good service reputation.
Besides, A3801.8 AT is to go on the market in October, which will fill in an AT gap for Jonway.
Alliance with ZAP,Jonway marches towards new energy vehicle market
Since entry into the auto industry in May 2003, Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co., Ltd. has been committed to becoming a leading enterprise in the Pan Pearl River Delta and Chinese auto market and promoting the construction and development of Chinese autonomous auto brands.
Hence, while propelling and developing traditional vehicles, Jonway has been actively exploring the technical development and market development mode of new energy vehicles. Early this July, Jonway entered into a strategic merger agreement with US electric vehicle maker ZAP, announcing joint efforts towards the electric vehicle market to occupy the commanding height of the future auto market.
Steven Scheider, CEO of US new energy vehicle maker ZAP, speaks
As one of the world’s most qualified and experienced electric vehicle suppliers, since 1994, ZAP has supplied over 117,000 vehicles in different models to 75 countries. Also, ZAP supplies electric trucks to governments, troops and enterprises, and is starting to turn out electric taxies at present. ZAP’s electric vehicle technology and experience as well as international distribution channels are attractive to Jonway, while Jonway’s high production capacity and fast growth in China also appeal to ZAP.
Wang Gang, chairman of Jonway Automobile Co., Ltd., speaks
Jonway and ZAP’s alliance will give birth to a new company ZAP Jonway, which will actively explore traditional market and international HEV market to increase practical value for shareholders.
Today, Jonway and US electric vehicle leader ZAP entered into an agreement on strategic cooperation. In the meantime, the release of A380 AT, another heavyweight product of Jonway, will serve as a strong booster to bring Jonway into a stage of leapfrog development and the area of new energy vehicle, thus making more contributions to the Chinese auto industry.