Recently, Cummins and Isuzu Motors Co., Ltd. (Isuzu) announced that they will launch a new 6.7-liter engine jointly developed by both parties - Isuzu DB6A, equipped with Isuzu's new medium truck. The Isuzu DB6A will power truck applications in the Japanese market and will be available in Asia Pacific and globally later this year. The engine will be assembled at Isuzu's engine plant in Tochigi, Japan.

Cummins Chairman and CEO Jennifer Rumsey said:

"This is an important milestone in the cooperation between Cummins and Isuzu. We are very pleased to see that the two companies have established a solid partnership to leverage the technology and scale advantages of both parties to expand their influence and meet the changing needs of customers."

In May 2019, Isuzu and Cummins signed the "Isuzu-Cummins Powertrain Partner" agreement to promote the development of next-generation powertrains. The two parties have entered into global cooperation in the field of medium-duty diesel powertrains. In 2022, Isuzu will equip Cummins B6.7™ engines into its FTR and FVR trucks in the US and Canadian markets. The latest DB6A is the first engine to be equipped with the Isuzu FORWARD medium truck under this cooperation.

Cummins has always led the development of diesel engine technology and continues to promote multi-power innovation to meet future commercial vehicle needs. This cooperation will promote further cooperation between the two companies in the fields of technology and products and drive global growth.

Masanori Katayama, Chairman and Representative Director of Isuzu Motors Co., Ltd. said:

"To achieve carbon neutrality, we need to invest in both internal combustion engines and electrification. Cummins is the ideal partner for us in these challenging times. The two companies have a strong partnership from the beginning, Mutual trust and mutual respect. I believe that the strategic partnership between the two parties will continue to expand and deepen in the future.”

In addition to close cooperation in the field of traditional internal combustion engines, Cummins also works with Isuzu to innovate collaboratively in the field of new energy to provide support for customers' energy transformation.

Relying on long-term technology accumulation and deep cooperation experience, Cummins' zero-carbon strategic brand Accelera™ and Isuzu have joined forces to launch electric powertrains suitable for Isuzu F series in North America. The medium-duty truck uses Accelera's next-generation lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology and is expected to be available in 2026.

Accelera President Amy Davis said:

"In the process of energy transformation, it is crucial to work with partners. We will join hands with Isuzu to fulfill our commitment to technological innovation and provide customers with safe and reliable zero-carbon emission solutions."

Shaun Skinner, Chief Executive Officer of Isuzu Motors Ltd. said:

"In the mid-term business plan of the energy development transformation plan "ISUZU Transformation-Growth to 2030 (IX)", we will continue to cooperate with Accelera to provide customers with diversified energy solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, we will expand our product matrix to meet customer needs Diverse needs for products and propulsion systems.

Source : www.51cm.com

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