Cummins Unveils Tech Aimed at Reducing Cost of Ownership

Cummins is showcasing a diverse set of new technologies aimed at reducing total cost of ownership for OEM customers at the upcoming IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover, Germany.

The technologies being unveiled by Cummins include turbocharger components designed for high efficiency and a tailored mid-range fuel system that combined can offer up to 7-8% fuel efficiency improvements. Cummins is also demonstrating a new aftertreatment solution with the unveiling of the new higher performance Compact Box and display of the Single Module that offers a 60% reduction in space claim, and 40% reduction in weight, providing improvements for customer integration and installation.

Cummins Turbo Technologies will unveil specific turbocharger component design to help achieve up to 8% turbocharger efficiency gains and improve overall fuel economy.

The Mixed Flow Turbine Wheel enables turbine efficiency improvements of 2-3% and lower inertia resulting in improved transient response and fuel economy at key engine operating points. A Wastegate Blown Diffuser improves turbine stage efficiency by up to 5% resulting in increased fuel economy and reduced CO2. The Twin Port option on electric wastegates can increase stage flow by up to 45% allowing engine downsizing without a loss in power, as well as optimizing aftertreatment.

Cummins Fuel Systems have expanded their product range with the development of a mid-range fuel system to be launched in 2017. The products offer global customers industry-leading injection pressure as demonstrated on the Heavy Duty XPI Fuel System.

This specialty tailored system also delivers better engine performance and improved fuel economy to mid-range engines. The system can provide up to 5% fuel efficiency improvements by optimizing injector specification based on the duty cycle and selecting the right pump size at engine integration level.

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TCA’s Heller promoted to vp of government affairs

Russell Stubbs, chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), announced that David Heller has been promoted to vice president of government affairs.

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Thermo King Introducers Smarter, Efficient Refrigeration Unit

Thermo King introduced the SLXi platform of single and multi-temperature trailer refrigeration units, developed with a focus on unit intelligence, communication, fuel consumption and temperature management.

“Innovation goes beyond simply creating new products,” said Karin De Bondt, vice president and general manager for truck, trailer and ubs at Thermo King in Europe, Middle East and Africa. “It is about addressing unique customer needs through connectivity, data-driven intelligence, real-user insights, and the ability to merge new and emerging technologies later based upon customer needs.”

The SLXi range includes tailorable operational parameters dependent on application and ambient conditions to better meet customer needs. The customized profile conditions create better performance and fuel savings of 10%-20% compared to previous models, according to Thermo King.

The SLXi is also fully telematics-enabled, giving fleets full visibility of the unit and load condition through Thermo King's TK BlueBox communication device and Bluetooth. The TK BlueBox collects and stores unit data which can be accessed through a free smartphone app. This enables real-time unit management and access to critical data. Users can manage defrost, pre-trip, set point and additional operating mode settings remotely.

The unit's SR-3 temperature controller allows set point control and temperature displays to provide more accurate temperatures in increments of 0.1 degrees Celsius. It is capable of greater temperature control and more optimized fuel efficiency due to more flexible and broader temperature bands in Cycle Sentry mode.

In multi-temperature models, Precision Temperature Control reduces temperature deviation by up to 80% over previous technology and will maintain compartment temperature within around 0.15 degrees Celsius, dependent on operating conditions. PTC provides an automatic pre-set of the capacity modulation and the temperature control to secure an optimum environment in the center and rear trailer compartments, where 95% of customers transport fresh products.

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