Cylinder Deactivation Can Benefit Diesels Too
In this case, it’s mostly about reducing emissions—but fuel economy gains still add up.
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Four Auto Companies Rank Among the World's Most Ethical
GM and Cooper Standard make the list for the first time, joining long-running honorees Aptiv and Cummins
Hyundai/Kia to Spend Big on EVs, Mobility
The Korea-based company is making a big commitment. Make that BIG.
Canadian Fuel Cell Company Forms China JV
Canada’s Loop Energy has formed a joint venture with China’s In-Power to develop fuel cell range extenders for trucks and buses in China.
Hyundai, Cummins Partner on Fuel Cells
Hyundai Motor Co. and Cummins Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate opportunities to jointly develop and commercialize fuel cell powertrains.
Cummins Invests in Second Fuel Cell Company
Cummins Inc. has made an unspecified investment in Loop Energy, a British Columbia, Canada-based developer of fuel cell range-extender modules for commercial trucks.
Eaton Vehicle Group Names New CTO, Forms eMobility Partnership
Eaton Corp.’s Vehicle Group has appointed Karl Sievertsen vice president of engineering and chief technical officer.
Cummins Buys Navistar Stake in China JV
Cummins Inc. has bought Navistar International Corp.’s half of the JAC-Navistar Diesel Engine Co. the company operated with Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co. (JAC Motors) in China.
Nissan Drops Diesel for Titan Pickup Truck
Nissan Motor Co. is phasing out the V-8 diesel option and paring down the number of cab configurations for its fullsize Titan pickup truck in the U.S.
Cummins Offers to Buy VW’s Big-Diesel Unit
U.S. diesel maker Cummins Inc. has offered to buy a unit of Volkswagen AG that makes huge diesels for ships and electrical generating stations, sources tell Reuters.
Report: VW May Sell MAN Large Diesel Unit
Volkswagen Group is testing buyer interest in its MAN Energy Solutions unit, which makes large diesels for ships and stationary power generators.
Cummins to Review Tests for Diesels Sold to FCA
Diesel maker Cummins Inc. says it has agreed to review its emission test procedures for engines supplied for heavy-duty Ram pickup trucks made in the U.S. by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV.
Ram 3500 Ups Torque to 1,000 lb-ft
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV says the re-engineered 2019 Ram 3500 heavy-duty pickup truck will generate an industry-best 1,000 lb-ft of torque with its 6.7-liter inline-six Cummins diesel engine.
Cummins, Kamaz Ink Deal for Electric Trucks in Russia
Cummins Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Russian truckmaker Kamaz PTC to develop electrified powertrains for future Kamaz commercial trucks and buses.
Piston Power for the U.S. Army
Although the future of the internal combustion engine seems to becoming completely shrouded in a haze of CO2 or NOx (OK, both of those are generally invisible, but you know what I mean), with everything going electric, there is still potential life in exploding gas, as indicated by last week’s announcement by Cummins Inc. that it has executed a $47.4-million contract to develop and demonstrate a technically advanced engine for the next-gen U.S. combat vehicles.
Gary S. Vasilash
Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media
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Hydrogen Consortium Adds 14 Members
The Hydrogen Council—a global coalition aimed at advancing and promoting hydrogen technologies, standards and policies—is adding 14 members.
Cummins Recalls 500,000 Commercial Diesels for NOx Emissions
Cummins Inc. is launching what regulators describe as the largest U.S. recall ever involving faulty emission controls in diesel-powered commercial trucks.
Shell, Airflow Partner on Aero Highway Truck
Shell Oil Co. and Airflow Truck Co. have developed a Class 8 concept truck that they say will provide significant aerodynamic and fuel efficiency improvements.
Nissan to Add V-6 to Titan Pickup Lineup
Nissan Motor Co.’s plans to offer a V-6 engine in future Titan fullsize pickup trucks to better compete against its chief rivals in the segment, according to media reports.
Cummins Buys Johnson Matthey’s Battery Business
Columbus, Ind.-based Cummins Inc. has acquired Johnson Matthey plc’s battery systems business for an undisclosed price.
Volvo Trucks to Launch Electric Model Next Year
AB Volvo plans to begin selling electric trucks next year in Europe, targeting urban distribution applications.
Automotive Past and Future and Lots In Between
The Nissan Pao is a small three-door—approximately 147 inches long, 62 inches wide, 58 inches high, and with a 91-inch wheelbase—that had a three year run, from 1989 to 1991.
Gary S. Vasilash
Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media
Remaining Relevant
At the end of August, when people are, one would imagine, getting ready to squeeze the last drops of summer out before it gives way to the workaday existence that pretty much characterizes fall, I was the recipient of an incredible number of announcements that all focused on advances in automotive technology.
FCA to Recall Trucks for Water Pump Fire Hazard
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV says it will recall 443,700 of its heavy-duty pickups and medium-duty trucks in the U.S. with water pumps that could overheat and cause a fire.
Cummins Unveils Electric Heavy-Duty Truck
Cummins Inc. took the wraps off an all-electric heavy-duty concept truck this week at the company’s technical center in Columbus, Ind.
Cummins Adding $234 million Diesel Tech Center in India
Diesel maker Cummins Inc. is building its second-largest technical center outside the U.S. at a 16-acre site outside Pune, India.
GVS to Buy Kuss Filtration
Microfiltration specialist GVS SpA has agreed to buy Findlay, Ohio-based Kuss Filtration Inc. from Industrial Opportunity Partners (IOP), an Evanston, Ill.-based private equity firm.
Cummins to Add Electrified Powertrains in 2019
Engine-maker Cummins Inc. says it will begin delivering plug-in hybrid and full-electric power systems to unnamed commercial truck customers in 2019.