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Skyworth to Showcase Autonomous Electric Heavy-Duty Truck Z9 for the First Time at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026
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Skyworth Auto is making its debut at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 under the main theme "Smart Ecosystem for new era," aiming to highlight a portfolio spanning heavy-duty trucks, urban waste management, intelligent urban mobility, and commercial electric vans. To that end, Skyworth is bringing five electrified commercial vehicles to Hanover. The spotlight will be on the world premiere of the heavy-duty electric truck Z9, designed for Level 4 automated driving. It features Level 4 autonomy equipped with five LiDARs, five millimeter-wave radars, and ten HD cameras to deliver a 360° perception system.
Skyworth Auto is making its debut at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 under the main theme "Smart Ecosystem for new era," aiming to highlight a portfolio spanning heavy-duty trucks, urban waste management, intelligent urban mobility, and commercial electric vans. To that end, Skyworth is bringing five electrified commercial vehicles to Hanover. The spotlight will be on the world premiere of the heavy-duty electric truck Z9, designed for Level 4 automated driving. It features Level 4 autonomy equipped with five LiDARs, five millimeter-wave radars, and ten HD cameras to deliver a 360° perception system.
Z9 Combines Electric Drive and Level 4 Technology
With the Z9, Skyworth presents a heavy-duty electric semi-truck in a 6×4 configuration. The vehicle is equipped with a dual-motor system that delivers an output of 610 kW and a peak torque of 1,160 Nm. Power is supplied by a 400 kWh LFP battery.
Autonomous Garbage Truck and Shuttle Bus
Alongside the Z9, the company is presenting the G18 garbage truck—which is also capable of Level 4 autonomous operation—as well as the Urban Elf Robobus autonomous shuttle bus designed for environments such as parks, corporate campuses, airports, and residential areas.
The lineup is rounded out by two van and platform solutions: the Hongtu V9 electric panel van for urban logistics, and the Hongtu X range-extended electric chassis, which can be configured for custom body builds.