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On July 12, 2013, Foton and State Ocean Administration (SOA) sign an agreement on “Strategic Partners for Scientific Investigation in South and North Poles”. According to the agreement, Foton Auman, Tunland, AUV products will be “the only appointed vehicles for China’s South and North Poles”, “the only special pickup for China’s scientific investigation in south and north poles”, and “special vehicles for China’s scientific investigators in south and north poles”.
On the spot, “Peak of Perfection and Brilliant Quality” Foton Quality Tour in South Pole commences as well. In the coming two months, SOA together with Foton will pick up the first truck driver to go to the South Pole.
China’s No. 1 commercial vehicle brand takes part in the construction of scientific investigation in South Pole
According to an officer from SOA, in 2014, another scientific investigation station will be established in South Pole besides the Great Wall Station, Zhongshan Station and Kunlun Station. Foton vehicles will get involved in the construction process. South Pole as a continent with highest elevation, lowest temperature and strongest wind has special requirements on vehicles’ reliability and security.
As the largest commercial vehicle in China, Foton is not the first time to undertake such a significant task to work in extreme environment. In 2008, Foton undertook the Olympic torch relay in Mount Everest. Foton Aumark, Foton Auman, Foton MP-X Parker Mongolia in an extreme cold and anoxic environment crossed 5 snow mountains 5,000m above the sea level and passed through 3 natural barriers. Thanks to the brilliant performance, Foton contributes to the torch relay in Mountain Everest.
Spokesman of Foton Zhao Guangjing says: “in addition to the Olympic Torch Relay in 2008, Foton has participated in many significant national events such as the transportation of manned spacecraft from Shenzhou 6 to Shenzhou 10, fancy car parade for 60th anniversary of China, etc. Foton has almost a perfect performance in these events and widely recognized by all walks of life, demonstrating its strength in science and technology, quality and internationalization.
To find the first truck driver from the civil society to go to the South Pole
In addition, Foton launches an activity of “polar hero” across the country. In the coming two months, they will choose one truck driver and a lucky dreamer with a South Pole dream. Winners will step on the South Pole land and visit China’s South Pole investigation stations in one week.
Huo Yan, Deputy Director of Foton Brand says: “as the largest commercial vehicle enterprise, Foton accumulates to sell almost 6 million complete vehicles. Foton has a huge potential customer base. To find a truck driver to go to the South Pole is initiated by us. We hope through this activity to give truck drivers and ordinary people an opportunity to feel the charming of scientific investigation in South Pole.
