Cummins and Isuzu Announce Global Mid-Range Powertrain and Advanced Engineering Collaboration
February 05 2021 - 1:00AM
Business Wire
Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu)
announced agreements for a global mid-range diesel powertrain and
an advanced engineering collaboration, marking another step forward
in the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership (ICPP). The
partnership, formed in May 2019, formalized a business structure
for the two companies to evaluate and carry out opportunities to
jointly develop and bring new diesel and alternate powertrains to
global markets.
“We are pleased to take another step forward in the partnership
by powering Isuzu vehicles with Cummins engines in global markets,”
said Tom Linebarger, Chairman and CEO, Cummins Inc. “Our
partnership is a terrific opportunity for both companies to harness
our respective strengths and drive innovation in advanced diesel
and other technology solutions.”
“Cummins and Isuzu have been working on our partnership based on
strong trusts in each other. I am pleased to announce today our
first step in this collaboration. We will accelerate holistic
collaboration in joint research for advanced engineering
capabilities and further developments in advanced diesel
technologies to deliver optimum trucks and powertrains to customers
all over the world,” said Masanori Katayama, President and
Representative Director, Isuzu Motors Limited.
Under this global mid-range diesel collaboration agreement,
Cummins will provide Isuzu mid-range B6.7 diesel platforms for use
in medium-size trucks to meet global customer needs. Cummins and
Isuzu will closely work together to integrate the engine with
Isuzu’s chassis and to meet Japan’s emission regulations. Isuzu
chassis powered by Cummins B6.7 diesel platform engines will be
introduced in North America in 2021, and in Japan, Southeast Asia
and other regions at a later date.
This collaboration will allow both companies to best serve end
user needs across the globe while optimizing their respective
investments in both diesel and emerging technologies. The engines
for trucks built in Japan will be assembled at Isuzu’s plant
located in Tochigi, Japan.
Isuzu and Cummins also entered into an Advanced Technology
Agreement, to conduct joint research for various powertrain
technologies using the companies’ respective advanced engineering
capabilities. Both companies are committed to further enhance
efficiency and emissions capability of their advanced diesel
products. As part of the path to carbon neutral, Isuzu and Cummins
have recently expanded the partnership discussions to include new
power sources, including electrical powertrain technologies.
Cummins and Isuzu continue to innovate and advance the future
power sources for commercial vehicles in terms of power, quality,
reliability, emissions and fuel efficiency. Together, the companies
believe there may be further opportunities to benefit from each
other’s unique strengths by harnessing each other’s products and
technology to drive global growth.
About Cummins
Cummins Inc. is a global power technology leader headquartered
in Columbus, Indiana (USA). Cummins is a corporation of
complementary business segments that design, manufacture,
distribute and service a broad portfolio of reliable clean power
solutions; including diesel, natural gas, hybrid, electric, and
other non-traditional power sources. Established in 1919, Cummins
serves customers in over 190 countries and territories around the
world as an independent engine manufacturer. More information can
be found at www.cummins.com.
About Isuzu
Isuzu, is a leading global automobile company, based in Tokyo,
Japan and is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing,
sale and service of commercial vehicles, pick-up trucks, diesel and
natural gas engines, parts and components. Isuzu products are sold
in over 150 countries and regions worldwide. It's Japan’s No. 1
light-duty truck brand and ELF holds top shares in many countries
and is acclaimed as the global standard in light-duty trucks. D-MAX
pick-up truck has been manufactured and exported to approximately
120 countries from its production base in Thailand. More
information can be found at www.isuzu.co.jp.
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