Dongfeng Launches Autonomous Logistics Brand OpenVAN, Unveils Four L4 Self-Driving Vans

On June 5, Dongfeng Motor announced that its new autonomous logistics brand, OpenVAN, will officially launch in Xiangyang, Hubei Province, on June 6. The brand will unveil four Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving logistics vehicles, built on a proprietary vehicle platform developed by Dongfeng and equipped with an L4 advanced intelligent driving system co-developed with Jushi Intelligence. The four models are clearly positioned according to different logistics capacity requirements: - The DF-8, dubbed the "Urban Logistics All-Rounder," offers 8 cubic meters of cargo space and a payload capacity of 3.5 tons. Featuring a rare dual rear-wheel configuration in the industry, it delivers a maximum range of 260 kilometers, a turning radius of just 4.4 meters, and supports over ten customizable body options. - The DF-2, named the "Delivery Elf," provides 2 cubic meters of cargo volume and a 1-ton payload, ideal for last-mile parcel delivery in residential communities and short-haul supermarket logistics. - The DF-25, branded the "Campus Future Star," boasts 25 cubic meters of capacity and a 6-ton payload. Equipped with a four-door structure, it improves loading and unloading efficiency by 40%, targeting high-volume transportation within industrial parks and factory campuses. - The DF-60, titled the "Long-Haul New Force," features 60 cubic meters of cargo space and an 18-ton payload capacity. With its dual-side wing doors that open fully, it enhances loading and unloading efficiency by 50%.