On March 3, 2026, the West Africa Industry, Manufacturing and Trade Exhibition & Summit (West Africa IMT) grandly opened in Lagos, Nigeria. BAIC FOTON , together with its AUMAN heavy-duty trucks, made a significant appearance at the event. Focusing on the practical transportation demands of the West African market, the company showcased efficient, energy-saving and reliable solutions for long-haul logistics and heavy-duty transportation scenarios, further demonstrating its firm commitment to deeply developing the West African market and supporting regional industrial upgrading.
This On display Auman heavy-duty truck is equipped with the YC6KN series natural gas engine, which adopts advanced technologies such as electronically controlled single-point gas injection, electronic supercharging, and lean combustion. These technologies help achieve lower energy consumption and higher combustion efficiency, while significantly reducing noise and vibration levels to comprehensively enhance driving comfort.By optimizing the synchronizer ring design, applying flexible radial bearing support, and integrating a shift assist system, the vehicle effectively improves shifting smoothness and overall reliability. It is precisely tailored to meet the demands of long-distance logistics and heavy-duty transportation in West Africa.
During the exhibition, the BAIC FOTON booth attracted in-depth exchanges with numerous local dignitaries, industry clients, and partners.Leveraging the West Africa Industrial Fair as a platform, the company has further strengthened strategic collaboration with its regional distribution network and key customers, and gained a more systematic understanding of local industrial policies and market demands.Going forward, BAIC FOTON will continue to promote the application of new energy and intelligent commercial vehicle products in Africa, accelerate the development of a localized service system, and contribute more effectively to regional industrial upgrading and green and sustainable development.
