Cummins continues the evolution of its engines looking to the future without definitively condemning endothermic units. The leading company in the automotive powertrain sector has in fact unveiled a new universal platform for powertrains that boast high compatibility with different types of fuel. low emissions, from synthetic ones, to gas up to hydrogen. The unified, fuel independent engines will use engine blocks and major components that share common architectures and will be optimized for different fuel types.
These new fuel-independent engine platforms will feature a number of main unit versions derived from a common base engine, thus enabling the sharing and compatibility of different parts. The operation of these units is simple and has common elements underneath the engine gasket while above the cylinder head gasket there will be different components depending on the fuel used. This system will be applied to Cummins’ full range of engines in categories B, L and X which will be available for diesel, natural gas and hydrogen. The new engine platform will start rolling out in 2024.
“Climate change is the existential crisis of our time and each of us must play a role. We have the opportunity to make a positive impact by being part of the solution, and our planet needs everyone to do what they can Cummins said – Our approach must be a combined effort of zero emissions where it is available and using our cleaner power or reducing carbon where it is not. There is no one-size-fits-all solution or one-size-fits-all solution that works for all types of applications in all markets and in all work cycles. ” The development of these platforms is the result of the know-how accumulated by tens of thousands of diesel and petrol units, with Cummins being able to extract specific information for the different engine duty cycles and exploit them to design reliable platforms capable of supporting cycles. high performance.
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