According to an awarding-winning announcement made by Hubei Provincial government, five achievements made by HUAT were awarded with one first prize provincial progress, three third prize of provincial progress and one third prize of provincial natural science.

The first prize is awarded to a project called “development and industrialization of pure electric cars of Dongfeng Aeolus series”, which is developed by team led by vice president, professor Luo Yongge together with the technical center of Dongfeng Motor Company. The other provincial natural science prize goes to “ A research to new semi metallic magnetic materials” planned by professor Luo Shijun and the three third prizes of provincial progress go to “ A research and development of the platform of supply chain management of information of commercial vehicle collaborative manufacturing” by vice president, professor Zhang Youbin, “development and application of double front axle commercial vehicle steering linkage line alignment and side sliding detection equipment” by associate professor Zhang Luqi and “A research and application of control technology for coefficient of screw parts for cars” by a team led by associate professor Yan Ming together with Dongfeng Motor Company.