Cummins Unveils the Future of Diesel with Low NOx and Low CO2 Emissions Technology During IAA Commercial Vehicles Show
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) introduced innovations that will achieve a low
nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions future and achieve a reduction in the
carbon footprint, today at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show.
The Cummins technology display features a concept emissions control
system capable of minimizing emissions to levels previously thought
unfeasible, including a possible next level of Euro VII regulations
anticipated during the coming decade. Combine this with the latest smart
digital technologies and Cummins is representing the next leap forward
in diesel engine evolution.
“This innovative system allows further reduction in NOx and PM
emissions, while simultaneously improving fuel efficiency,” said Tim
Proctor, Cummins Executive Director of Product Management & Market
Innovation. “Other innovative technologies under development by Cummins
to reduce friction and parasitic losses will also continue to make the
diesel engine even more productive and energy efficient. Additionally,
the use of enhanced design tools and advanced materials such as
composites will bring opportunities to reduce component weight while
retaining strength, further enhancing vehicle productivity.”
“While Cummins has a vigorous electrification program underway, our
other key message at IAA is that the diesel engine is not standing
still,” added Proctor. “With our technical advancements, we see diesel
remaining as the primary source of power in the commercial vehicle
sector for the foreseeable future. Cummins is committed to ensuring the
power of choice is available for our customers’ many different vehicle
types, duty cycles and business requirements.”
The concept emissions control system now under development by Cummins,
combines the turbocharged air management with the exhaust aftertreatment
as a single close-coupled system, together with a new rotary
turbine control (RTC). This new design fully utilizes Cummins latest
advances in air and thermal management to immediately convert almost all
NOx emissions to clean gas as it interacts with the selective catalytic
reduction (SCR) unit.
Advancements in hardware is not the only area of progress, Cummins
continues to innovate with a smart connected suite of wireless
monitoring, reporting, calibrating and servicing applications to help
boost vehicle uptime and reduce the total cost of ownership. Cummins is
looking ahead to accelerate digital technology with over-the-air trim
and parameter calibration, empowering fleet managers with the ability to
customize power and speed settings to match unique business needs and
driver behaviors, road conditions and geographic coordinates.
Cummins ADEPTTM technology suite also releases the full
potential of powertrain automation to make every driver an expert and
improve fuel efficiency by up to 6 percent. Features such as Predictive
Cruise Control utilise the vehicle GPS to see the road 2 km ahead and
precisely adjust speed ready for the upcoming terrain. SmartCoast places
the driveline into neutral on downhill gradients using vehicle momentum
to save fuel, while SmartTorque2 constantly calculates the exact torque
needed for the truck payload to minimize downshifting.
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About Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary
business segments that design, manufacture, distribute and service a
broad portfolio of power solutions. The company’s products range from
diesel and natural gas engines to hybrid and electric platforms, as well
as related technologies, including battery systems, fuel systems,
controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical
power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.A.),
since its founding in 1919, Cummins currently employs approximately
58,600 people committed to powering a more prosperous world. Cummins
serves customers in about 190 countries and territories through a
network of some 500 company-owned and independent distributor locations
and approximately 7,500 dealer locations. Cummins earned $1 billion on
sales of $20.4 billion in 2017. Press releases can be found on the Web
at www.cummins.com.
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