Shacman X6000 Secures EU WVTA Certification, Proton Delivers 10,000th Hydrogen Vehicle

China’s heavy truck industry accelerates high-end and green transformation in 2026, with EU market access becoming a new benchmark for Chinese brands and hydrogen energy commercialization advancing rapidly. Industry data shows global premium heavy truck demand will grow 12% YoY, while China’s hydrogen commercial vehicle market is poised to expand 200% . Shacman achieves two landmark breakthroughs in early 2026: its Delong X6000 4X2 tractor obtains EU WVTA certification, and subsidiary Proton Motors delivers its 10,000th hydrogen vehicle, solidifying its position in global high-end markets and domestic hydrogen ecosystem.

WVTA Certification: X6000 Breaks into EU 27-Nation Market

In early January 2026, Shacman’s Delong X6000 4X2 tractor successfully passed the EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA), gaining the mandatory “golden key” for sales and registration in 27 EU member states. This marks a key leap in Shacman’s global high-end strategy, making it the first Chinese commercial vehicle brand to meet the EU’s latest R131/02 regulations for Automatic Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS).

The WVTA certification covers over 40 rigorous tests, including cab collision, emission control, and intelligent driving. The X6000 excels in all areas, with its AEBS achieving 95% recognition accuracy at 80km/h and meeting strict EU 6 emission standards. It also complies with the latest regulations on cyber security, software updates, and driver fatigue warning systems, laying a solid foundation for entering European high-value logistics markets.

Proton Motors: 10,000th Hydrogen Vehicle Delivered, Ecosystem Takes Shape

At its 2026 Partner Conference on January 6, Proton Motors, Shacman’s new energy core, delivered its 10,000th hydrogen fuel cell vehicle to Guangdong Hanqing Energy. This milestone signifies Proton’s transition from an industry newcomer to a leader, with 2025 sales exceeding 8,000 units and hydrogen products exported in bulk globally.

The delivered vehicles adopt a self-developed 215kW fuel cell system, offering a 500km range and 15-minute refueling time, suitable for heavy-duty logistics scenarios. Proton also signed capital cooperation agreements with investment institutions and five banks at the conference, securing credit facilities to boost R&D in hydrogen technology and capacity expansion, supported by Xi’an Jinghe New City’s hydrogen industrial cluster.

Industry Trend: High-End Globalization & Hydrogen Ecosystem

Shacman’s dual breakthroughs align with 2026 industry trends. As Chinese heavy truck brands shift from volume to value, EU certification becomes a key differentiator. Domestically, hydrogen energy ecosystems are taking shape, with Jinghe New City gathering over 70 hydrogen enterprises, accounting for half of Xi’an’s total, to form a full-chain industrial layout from hydrogen production to application.

Shacman’s 2026 strategy focuses on “high-end globalization” and “hydrogen ecosystem synergy.” The X6000’s EU entry complements its 3,500+ overseas orders in January, while Proton’s hydrogen leadership supports Shacman’s 100,000-unit annual sales target with 40% new energy ratio, driving the brand’s transformation into a global value service provider.

“The EU WVTA certification and Proton’s 10,000th delivery reflect Shacman’s technological strength in high-end and green fields,” a Shacman executive stated. “We will leverage these breakthroughs to deepen global layout and lead the commercial vehicle industry’s sustainable development.”