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Weichai Power and China Heavy Duty Truck Hydrogen Kinetic have committed 589 million Renminbi to Weichai New Energy Power Technology, enhancing Weichai's position in the electric drive systems sector. The investment, formalized on March 12, includes 412 million Renminbi from Weichai Power and 177 million Renminbi from its partner, maintaining the subsidiary's equity structure.

Classified as a connected transaction, it triggers disclosure requirements without a shareholder vote. Weichai Power is also expanding into power generation solutions for AI data centers and will be included in the FTSE China 50 Index on March 20. The company's gross margin has improved to 22.2% amid a 72% annual equity appreciation, currently trading 13% below its 52-week high.