who we are

foton at a glance

Founded on August 28th, 1996, FOTON is headquartered in Beijing, China. With a business scope covering a full series of commercial vehicles including medium and heavy-duty truck, light-duty truck, mini truck, van, pickup, bus, and construction machinery vehicles, FOTON has become a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in the world with dual routes of fuel and new energy +
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Focusing on commercial vehicle filed since it’s born. In 2021, FOTON achieved a global sales volume of over 10 million, becoming the fastest commercial vehicle enterprise in the world to reach this milestone. As of April 2023, FOTON has accumulatively sold over 11 million vehicles.

FOTON has established the joint venture of Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd.(BFCEC) with Cummins in 2008, Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co., Ltd.(BFDA) with Daimler AG in 2012 and FOTON ZF in 2017, aiming to make breakthroughs in science and technology, and produce energy-saving, environmentally friendly and intelligently interconnected automobile products.

As a «dual independent» (independent technology and independent brand)
Chinese commercial vehicle company, FOTON has vigorously developed new
energy for commercial vehicles, and masters the core technology of batteries,
motors and electronic control systems, and realizes the development of
multi-technologies simultaneously such as pure electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel.

At present, FOTON EVs have expanded to the full range of commercial vehicle
products and become the leading brand of new energy bus fleet in Latin
America. In India, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, Egypt and other global
markets, FOTON has covered core operating scenarios such as bus systems,
school fleets and airport. In addition, FOTON electric truck, van and bus
products have entered the European markets such as Italy, Germany and Malta,
driving global electromobility with zero carbon emissions and fossil-free.

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EVolve A Better World

FOTON is at the forefront of new energy commercial vehicles in China. It independently develops and masters the core technologies of ‘three electrics’, and realizes the development of new energy technologies such as pure electric and hydrogen fuel. The new energy products cover medium and heavy trucks, light trucks, VAN, and micro trucks. , passenger car products, customized to meet international technical requirements. Pure electric bus products alone have successfully entered India, Egypt, Chile, Malta, New Zealand, Australia and other countries in core operation routes and scenarios such as bus systems, school fleets and airport connections, with mature and reliable international operation experience. In China, FOTON Bus serves the world’s largest public transport group – China Beijing Public Transport Group.

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BIG IS MORE

FOTON TRUCK MATE is specially designed for the ‘last mile’ in urban and rural areas. It has an ‘urban face’ design, and there will never be a sense of disobedience when traveling in the city. Driving on the small roads in towns and villages will give you a sense of sophistication. In terms of functional design, the product highlights multi-function, comfort and practicability, and meets all the needs of urban and rural entrepreneurs for car use. In order to meet the needs of cargo loading and return to the attributes of transportation tools, the product adopts high-load leaf springs and a reinforced rear axle to enhance the load-bearing performance, and the rear twin tires are used. It is designed to undertake the transportation, improve the transportation stability, and can achieve the maximum 3.5T full load and efficient transportation. With the extremely high liquidity of the products, entrepreneurs are no longer stuck in fixed places, so they can stop and make money at any time.

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LIFE AND OFF-ROAD

The front suspension of the new generation of TUNLAND G7 adopts the double wishbone structure independent suspension used in cars, which can ensure the precise pointing response and handling of the vehicle. The rear suspension adopts leaf spring non-independent suspension, which has been widely used in trucks and hard drives. Off-road vehicles not only have the good bearing capacity of truck products, but also have a complex and moderate suspension structure, which lays a solid foundation for the large space of the vehicle cab and cargo box, and has both sports and sedan comfort. TUNLAND G7 is equipped with sedan-like interiors and mainstream safety configurations, including 6 airbags, LCA, FCW, BSD, ESP, ABS, etc., with a full sense of active and passive safety. Stylish, streamlined design and car-level comfort are not only suitable for family travel and travel, but also meet the needs of various working conditions such as freight operations, engineering services, mining vehicles, and rural operations.

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RELIABLE BUSINESS PARTNER

As a mid-VAN product of FOTON with a classic ‘international face’, the core of VIEW CS2 is equipped with the Cummins ISF 2.8-liter engine produced by Foton Cummins, which also leaves enough power space for the product’s larger space design and higher bearing capacity. VIEW CS2 aims at the light transportation market, matching the two core needs of passenger and cargo transportation, and has become the choice of many international e-commerce logistics and express delivery giants through the combination of multi-size, large-space and multi-functional seats, including the largest e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia. LAZADA’s logistics express LEL and international express brand DHL, etc. In addition, with the develop ability in power, space and multi-function, the product can be flexibly modified into cold chain, ambulance, school bus, etc. for multi-scenario purposes.

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EUROPEAN STANDARMD FOR CITY LOGISTICS

As a mid-to-high-end urban logistics light truck brand of FOTON, AUMARK S has passed the rigorous evaluation of DEKRA, an authoritative testing and certification agency in Germany, and is supervised by the European professional commercial vehicle media ‘Tracker’. In terms of safety, it meets the requirements of ECE R29 European collision regulations and ECE R46 04 vision regulations, and various NVH indicators meet the new European regulations of ECE R51-03. Aiming at industry segments such as urban logistics and transportation, we have launched ‘Cold Chain Star’, ‘City Distribution Star’ and ‘Logistics Star’ customized products, which require high vehicle loading rate and high operational value to build a value-leading transportation industry. After several years of global market verification, the products have been applied to various industries such as logistics express, cold chain transportation, etc., and have successfully ‘settled’ in the Southeast Asian logistics giant J&T Express fleet, the Philippine Red Cross and local vaccine cold chain transportation fleet, GoGoXpress e-commerce logistics fleet, etc.

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THE TRUSTED CHALLENGER

Every AUMAN has German genes. The whole vehicle is developed and manufactured by Foton-Daimler Automotive Joint Venture. The AUMAN EST series is mainly a core model for medium and long-distance logistics. In order to solve the increasingly prominent pain points of efficiency and comfort, AUMAN EST-A automatic transmission is launched. It is equipped with electronically controlled air suspension, matching Cummins ISG engine + ZF TraXon intelligent Gearbox and other super power chains, with up to 2000bar ultra-high pressure injection system and high-efficiency turbocharger, can provide 580 horsepower and 2600N m torque. From agricultural product transportation to animal husbandry transportation, from cold chain transportation to hazardous chemicals transportation, from vehicle transportation to container transportation, AUMAN EST-A products are suitable for intercity/provincial/international mid-to-long-distance logistics transportation in all scenarios. This is one of the core essences of the ‘money machine’.

OUR heritage

Leading the way to a global vehicle manufacturer

evolve a better world

Continuing to boost ICEV's efficiency and push BEV by technology breakthroughs for fossil-free transportation.

August, 2022
EVolve A Better LATAM
Cumulative order of 1,400 electric buses helps FOTON become the leader of new energy bus fleet supplier in Chile and Latin American region
JULY, 2022
READY TO EUROPE
Foton electric light duty truck passed passed EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA)
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MARCH, 2021
10,000,000 UNITS BREAKTHROUGH
Foton achived a global sales volumen of over 10 million, becoming the fastest commercial vehicle enterprise in the world to reach this milestone.
JUNE, 2020
"QIONGYAO" ACTION
During the global epidemic, FOTON made an action named "QiongYao" globally, donated 120, 000 pieces of medical epidemic prevention masks and 9 ambulances to 30 countries around the world.

go forward to the world

Continuing to boost ICEVs efficiency and push BEV by technology technology breakthroughs for fossil-free transportation.

April, 2019
FOTON CP JOIN VENTURE ESTABLISHED
The joint venture set up a manufacturing company and a sales company in Thailand, to take advantage of both in commecial vehicle technology and market operation capabilities into full play in an effort to become the thrid largest commercial vehicle brand in Thailand.
APRIL, 2017
FOTON ZF JOINT VENTURE ESTABLISHED
Jointly established "Foton ZF" and "ZF Foton" to build an advanced transmission production base. FOTON and ZF jointly established Foton ZF LCV Automated Transmissions (Jiaxing) Co.. Ltd. with a 60:40 share ratio, with an annual production capacity of 320,000 units. FOTON and ZF jointly established ZF Foton HCV Automated Transmissions (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd. with a 49:51 share ratio, with an annual production of 190,000 heavy-duty transmissions and 40,000 retarders.
FEBRUARY, 2012
FOTON DAIMLER JOINT VENTURE ESTABLISHED
Jointly established "Foton ZF" and "ZF Foton" to build an advanced transmission production base. FOTON and ZF jointly established Foton ZF LCV Automated Transmissions (Jiaxing) Co.. Ltd. with a 60:40 share ratio, with an annual production capacity of 320,000 units. FOTON and ZF jointly established ZF Foton HCV Automated Transmissions (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd. with a 49:51 share ratio, with an annual production of 190,000 heavy-duty transmissions and 40,000 retarders.
SEPTEMBER, 2010
"FOTON "BRILLIANT DIAMOND" LOGO IMAGE ANNOUNCED GLOBALLY
During the global epidemic, FOTON made an action named "QiongYao" globally, donated 120, 000 pieces of medical epidemic prevention masks and 9 ambulances to 30 countries around the world.

DESTINED TO BE EXTRAORDINARY

Aiming to be the leader and changer of the industry from its inception.

MARCH, 2008
FOTON CUMMINS JOINT VENTURE ESTABLISHED
The two parties established Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. (BFCEC) in Beijing with a 50:50 investment ratio. First phase goal: to develop and produce inline 4-cylinder 2.8-liter and 3.8-liter direct injection diesel engines, with a production capacity of 400,000 units per year.
SEPTEMBER, 2006
LANDED IN EUROPE, COMPETITED TO GLOBAL LEADERS
The third-generation heavy truck - FOTON AUMAN ETX went to Europe and entered the German F1 Formula Hockenheim circuit, competed with global leading trucks. The Technik Museum Sinsheim collected an ETX model, which marked that FOTON’s commercial vehicle development level was included in the history of world transportation technology development.
10.000.000 UNITS
NOVEMBER, 2004
FOTON’S ONE MILLIONTH VEHICLE - AUV BUS LAUNCHED
Building on its success in light and heavy duty truck product lines, FOTON ventured into the bus & coach business. In 2004, FOTON unveiled its first bus, a milestone that also celebrated its achievement of producing one million vehicles in history.
SEPTEMBER, 2001
FOTON’S FIRST HEAVY DUTY TRUCK – AUMAN ROLLED OFF THE ASSEMBLY LINE
FOTON has commercial vehicle strategy in its DNA and calls its first heavy duty truck product “AutoMan”. This is how the first AUMAN came to life.

ORIGIN

A China legend in commercial vehicle industry.

AUGUST, 1996
100 LEGAL ENTITIES, ONE VISION
FOTON was formally established in 1996 by nearly 100 legal entities, which set the earliest successful precedent for China’s shareholding system reform, and also initiated the mixed ownership of state-owned enterprises.

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