In October 2017, FAW, with Wuxi Diesel Engine Works of FAW Jiefang Automotive Company (FAWDE) as the main body, integrated DEUTZ (Dalian) Diesel Engine Co., LTD, Wuxi Fuel Injection Equipment Research Institute FAW, FAW R&D Center Engine Development Institute to establish FAWDE, which is an important business unit of FAW commercial vehicle business and a R & D and production base for heavy, medium and light engines of Jiefang company. The division is located in Wuxi, Changchun, Dalian and headquartered in Wuxi, covering a total area of 870,000 .