The 28th annual engine yearbook

Diesel Progress North American Edition, June, 2007

He cited Cummins' diesel particulate filter and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems as proven technologies capable of meeting 2011 off-road emission levels for engines above 100 hp, and added that installation and operational aspects of these systems are currently being evaluated for off-road applications. By 2008, Cummins will be in a position to identify which of these systems offer the best value and performance proposition for construction equipment customers, he said.

Corporate Developments

The Columbus Engine Plant, Columbus, Ind., has been selected as the production facility for Cummins' new family of light-duty diesel engines. The first vehicles with this engine are expected to be ready for market by the end of the decade. DaimlerChrysler will be the major customer for the engine, which will be designed to power vehicles below 8500 lb. GVW for a number of automotive applications.

A new technical center has been opened in China's Wuhan City. The East Asia Technical Center, a 55-45 joint venture between Cummins Inc. and Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company Ltd., (DCEC) will provide engineering and technical development services for the range of Cummins products built in China, including diesel and natural gas engines, power generators, turbochargers and filtration products. DCEC is a 50/50 joint venture between Cummins and China's Dongfeng Motor Corp.

Beijing-based Beiqi Foton Motor Co. and Cummins have signed an agreement to form a 50/50 joint venture company, Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co. Ltd. (BFCEC) to produce two types of Cummins light-duty, high-performance diesel engines in Beijing. The engines will be primarily used in light-duty commercial trucks, pickup trucks, multipurpose and sport utility vehicles. Certain types of marine, small construction equipment and industrial applications also will be served by this engine family.

The joint venture plant will produce Cummins 2.8 L and 3.8 L clean diesel engines, which will meet stringent on-highway and off-highway emissions standards worldwide, including Euro 4 and above. BFCEC is scheduled to begin production in 2008. The plant will have an annual capacity of 400,000 units.

Cummins also celebrated a key milestone with the shipment of the 1.5-millionth Cummins Turbo Diesel at its MidRange Engine Plant.

Parts, Service, Warranty

Cummins heavy-duty ISX and ISM on-highway truck engines for 2007 will be covered by its exclusive Uptime Guarantee. For 2007, the Uptime Guarantee includes both the engine and the aftertreatment system. Under the guarantee, if an ISX or ISM engine or aftertreatment system fails and can't be repaired within a 24-hour period, Cummins will pay for the repairs, and also provide up to three days of reimbursement for a rental vehicle. The Uptime Guarantee applies to all EPA-certified 2007 Cummins ISX and ISM engines through Dec. 31, 2007.

More information on Cummins engines can be found on page 144 of the 2007 Diesel & Gas Turbine Publications Global Sourcing Guide.

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