After ten years of careful research, Shengrui 8AT transmission has now become a leader in independent innovation. Its unique speed-shifting technology has not only broken the monopoly of foreign brands, but also promoted the progress of the entire automotive industry. As automotive people, we should pay close attention to this technological breakthrough and witness the rise of China’s automotive industry together.
On January 9, Datong’s “Front-mounted front-wheel drive 8-speed automatic transmission (8AT) research and development and industrialization” project won the first prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award in 2016. The award indicates that Shengrui’s innovative achievements in the field of automotive transmissions have been recognized at the national level, and it has also brought it numerous praises.
The 8AT project has gone through a brilliant transformation from “three nothings” – no technology, no talent, and no products, to a sales volume of 65,000 units this year (sales data in 2016). The winning of this national science and technology award is of great significance. Fu Yuwu, chairman of the China Society of Automotive Engineers, highly praised this: “This is the first time that an auto parts company has won the first prize in the 28 years since the establishment of the National Science and Technology Progress Award after more than 60 years of ups and downs in the Chinese auto industry, which fully demonstrates the outstanding performance of auto parts companies.”
The success of the 8AT project is inseparable from the hard work of every team member and the strong support of the country and the industry. After ten years of hard work, we finally won the first prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award today, which is undoubtedly the best affirmation of our team’s persistence and efforts. Next, let us review Shengrui’s glorious journey and explore the story behind the first prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award.
