Endurant XD 18-Speed transmission pairing with Cummins X15 in 2021
Cummins Inc. has announced its next-generation of integrated power that it says will benefit high-horsepower applications, the Cummins X15 Performance Series and the Endurant XD 18-speed transmission. Building upon the powertrain integration of the Cummins X15 Efficiency Series and Endurant powertrain, the X15 Performance Series and Endurant XD powertrain is optimized for high gross combined
Diesel engine innovations that make it a top choice for light-, medium-duty trucks
Of the more than six million diesel Class 3 to 7 trucks now operating in the U.S., according to Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, 42% are equipped with the latest generation engine technology to achieve lower levels of greenhouse gas emissions as well as run more fuel efficiently. “It was clear
Hyundai, Cummins to collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell technology
Hyundai Motor Co. and Cummins Inc. have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly evaluate opportunities to develop and commercialize electric and fuel cell powertrains.
Diesel Forum highlights technologies that will drive efficiency for tomorrow’s trucks
Modern commercial vehicles have made incredible strides in fuel efficiency and emissions reductions, and continuing innovation, research and regulation is anticipated to deliver even greater savings in coming years, according to regulators, industry leaders, and vehicle, engine and fuel manufacturers heard recently at the SAE Government/Industry Meeting in Washington, D.C. During a two-part session titled
Cummins X12 wins truck writers’ Technical Achievement Award
Cummins’ X12 diesel engine has won the annual Jim Winsor Memorial Technical Achievement Award, the Truck Writers of North America Award Committee announced. The runners up were the Peterson Pulse electronic system for trailers, Stemco’s automatically deploying Trailer Tail, and the Stemco-Webb Trifecta wheel hub. Weight is always an issue in spec’ing and operating trucks,
Spartan Motors introduces two electric vehicle platforms plus a last mile delivery truck body
Spartan Motors, Inc. introduced three new vehicle platforms, including two fully electric vehicle (EV) platforms alongside a truck body specifically developed for last mile grocery delivery. The first electrified chassis is a walk-in van developed in collaboration with Motiv Power Systems. The chassis is powered by lithium ion batteries and includes technologies such as: collision
A natural gas truck maintenance refresher
Natural gas service varies significantly from diesel engine maintenance in every thing from service intervals to safety procedures. To start, one of the biggest differences in service intervals for Cummins Westport natural gas engines (the only natural gas engine provider in the Class 8 segment) as opposed to diesel is that there’s no “I’ll get
One-box aftertreatment could mean fewer service issues
Cummins introduced its single module in 2017. This single-can solution incorporates advanced DPF technology, giving customers a larger ash capacity, despite being half the size of old aftertreatment systems. “With the advanced filter, depending on the application, many customers may see extended maintenance intervals,” said Cummins Components Service Engineers Joe Schulz, Mike Bates and Jack
What the right data can tell you about aftertreatment issues
You start to realize the power of data analysis when it starts to make your life easier, your decisions clearer. So let’s start with one of your biggest service pain points: aftertreatment systems. The words alone probably makes your stomach sink and your skin crawl, but they don’t have to. With the right data, you
Freightliner Trucks touts new vocational truck option paired with Cummins X12 engine
Freightliner Trucks will showcase a new option for the first time at World of Concrete: The Freightliner 114SD concrete mixer spec’d with the new Cummins X12 engine. Up to 600 lbs. lighter than other medium-bore engines in the 10-13 liter category, the Cummins X12 engine is made to increase payload and productivity, the OEM reported.
Cummins and Zonar partner to offer Cummins Connected Diagnostics with Connected Advisor
Cummins and Zonar have announced that they are offering joint customers Cummins Connected Diagnostics with Connected Advisor, two wireless uptime technologies that are included with Cummins engines. Connected Advisor provides customers with daily and monthly health reports that consist of prioritized, time-based recommendations to distinguish between immediate repair needs and those that can be scheduled
Cummins to recall 500,000 medium- and heavy-duty trucks due to SCR issue
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Cummins Inc. announced that Cummins will be voluntarily recalling roughly 500,000 model year 2010-2015 medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The recall will replace a faulty emissions control systems component that causes excess emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx). This recall is the largest voluntary truck emissions recall to date. The
