Cummins updates Euro 6 website
Cummins Euro 6 website has been updated in line with the pending introduction of the legislation in January 2014.
Cumminseuro6.com was launched in 2011 to help the industry understand the challenging new regulations. Using an innovative “Natural Choice” theme it provided an objective source of information on all matters Euro 6, bringing positive feedback from Cummins’ customers and journalists.
Neil Pattison, Director – Automotive Engine Business for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: “Cummins is unique amongst diesel engine suppliers, with the ability to meet all the technical challenges created by the new rules in-house, from the air-intake to the exhaust outlet. Our expertise allowed us to develop the website in a non-technical manor in an effort to help people understand the details and alleviate some of the concerns thrown up about Euro 6 in advance.”
Cummins announces ISV5.0 Engine
Meanwhile Cummins has announced the ISV5.0, a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. The ISV5.0 extends Cummins range of clean-diesel engines for North American vehicles, and features industry-leading technology that delivers performance and a low total cost of ownership to customers.
“Cummins ISV5.0 creates new opportunities for our OEM customers as a compact and lightweight engine that delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency and total cost of ownership,” said Dave Crompton, Cummins Vice President and General Manager – Engine Business.
“Many of our customers have asked for a Cummins alternative for gasoline or other small displacement automotive diesel engines. The ISV5.0 represents the next dimension in fuel economy and performance as Cummins continues to broaden our on-highway product line.”
The ISV5.0 has been designed to easily fit where a comparable V8 or V10 gasoline engine was previously installed. Multiple front-end accessory drive options handle the common automotive accessories required by a wide spectrum of applications, including the alternator, air compressor, A/C compressor and hydraulic pump. These available options, coupled with Cummins integration expertise, minimize OEM engineering time and vehicle retooling costs. Together, the OEM and Cummins complete a rigorous installation quality assessment, ensuring that the highest-quality product is delivered to our mutual customers.