Cummins reveals fully electric Class 7 truck, provides update on diesel engines
During an event at its technical center in Columbus, Ind., Cummins Inc. unveiled a fully electric Class 7 demonstration Urban Hauler Tractor, dubbed the Aeos (a reference to one of the four winged horses driving Greek mythology’s sun god across the sky). The truck includes a battery pack offering with a charge time of one
TE Connectivity earns Cummins Category Partner award
TE Connectivity Ltd. has received the Category Partner award from Cummins Inc. for superior service, quality and value. The Cummins Category Partner award recognizes overall supplier performance and commitment to deliver value. TE was recognized specifically for its high-performance under-valve cover harness, or injector head harness, designed for harsh conditions. TE’s harness solution includes Raychem wire
Cummins outlines future products, touts electrified powertrain
During a recent teleconference, executives from Cummins Inc. gave updates on the state of the company and explained plans for future technologies, including its core business, electrification, alternative fuels and power solutions, as well as in digital capabilities, data and analytics. Company updates given by Cummins included: Cummins says it will begin electrified powertrain delivery in
Cummins officially endorses two Power Service engine products
Cummins Inc. announced its official endorsement and recommendation of two Power Service products for use in Cummins diesel engines: Diesel Kleen + Cetane Boost and Diesel Fuel Supplement + Cetane Boost. Cummins says it conducted significant internal testing before making the Power Service offerings the first fuel additive products that Cummins has ever officially recommended in
Cummins B4.5, B6.7, L9 engines now compatible with paraffinic renewable diesel fuels
Cummins Inc. announced that its B4.5, B6.7 and L9 engine platforms are compatible with paraffinic renewable diesel fuels meeting the EN 15940 specification. Both on-highway and off-highway versions of the B6.7 and L9 platforms and all vintages are approved to use paraffinic diesel fuels in North America. According to Cummins, this helps further reduce the carbon
Cummins, Valvoline Premium Blue extend oil drain intervals by 10,000 miles
Valvoline and Cummins Inc. have announced that Valvoline Premium Blue Heavy Duty Engine Oil is proven to extend oil drain intervals for an additional 10,000 miles, enabling a new maximum ODI of 60,000 miles in the 2017 Cummins X15 engines, compared to other API CK-4 engine oils. The results were proven through extensive collaborative development
Increasing axle efficiencies
When Fleet Equipment caught wind that Meritor is using a unique lube management systems on its new 14X HE tandem axle, we wanted to know more. So we caught up with Ken Hogan, Meritor’s vice president for rear drivetrain, to find out how it works, what the benefits are for the axle and what other
Cummins launches Connected Advisor, Connected Software Updates
Cummins Inc. has launched Connected Advisor, delivering a new telematics-based solution that the company says is built to maximize uptime and improve engine reliability and performance. With Connected Advisor, customers receive information analyzed by engine experts at Cummins who then report on both critical and noncritical issues, making it easier for fleet managers to make service
Matching axles, ratios and loads to increase fuel efficiency
A major initiative in the trucking industry continues to be the concept of downspeeding, or maximizing available engine torque while minimizing engine RPMs and fuel requirements. “By focusing on maximizing downspeeding, the fleet owner has the best chance of improving fuel efficiency,” explains Tom Lehman, product manager for Detroit Components. “Along with Detroit DD15 or
Cummins extends B6.7 engine warranty
Cummins Inc. has announced the introduction of a complete three-year/unlimited mile base warranty for the B6.7 engine in North America. The base warranty includes the same comprehensive coverage for parts and labor on warrantable failures for the engine and aftertreatment system. In addition, towing or travel coverage has been expanded from one to three years.
