Cummins Named Automotive News 2008 PACE Award Winner for Innovation of the
6.7l Turbo Diesel Engine
COLUMBUS, Ind., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cummins Inc. (NYSE:
CMI) announced today that it has earned a prestigious 2008 Automotive News
PACE Award for innovation demonstrated by the 6.7L turbo diesel engine. The
PACE Award ceremony, held on April 14 in Detroit, Mich., honors superior
innovation, technological advancement and business performance among
automotive suppliers.
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Cummins has been recognized for the 6.7L Dodge Ram Turbo Diesel engine
which debuted in January 2007 and is available in the Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500
models. The 6.7L diesel engine is the strongest, cleanest, quietest heavy-duty
diesel pickup truck engine available on the market and is the first to meet
the 2010 EPA emissions regulations in all 50 states. Cummins achieves this by
using a NOx Adsorber Catalyst -- a breakthrough technology designed and
integrated by Cummins.
As noted by Joe Loughrey, President and Chief Operating Officer of
Cummins, in accepting the award, "This is a significant product innovation and
a terrific honor for Cummins to be recognized. We share this recognition with
our customer, Chrysler, who collaborated with us in developing a common vision
for a product that would deliver on our commitment to exceptional customer
satisfaction while ensuring our contribution to a cleaner environment."
Loughrey also acknowledged several partners who significantly
contributed to Cummins success in the product including the Department of
Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency and several supplier partners.
The PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award
is viewed around the world as the industry symbol of innovation. Cummins
earned Automotive News PACE Award winner status after an extensive review by
an independent panel of judges, a comprehensive written application and a site
visit. The 14th annual award was presented in a ceremony in Detroit, Mich., by
Automotive News and co-sponsors Microsoft, SAP, and Transportation Research
Center Inc. (TRC Inc.).
Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary
business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and
related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling,
filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems.
Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (USA), Cummins serves customers in more
than 160 countries through its network of 550 company-owned and independent
distributor facilities and more than 5,000 dealer locations. Cummins reported
net income of $739 million on sales of $13.05 billion in 2007. Press releases
can be found on the Web at cummins.com or everytime.cummins.com .
SOURCE Cummins Inc.
Christy Nycz of Cummins Inc., +1-812-377-5141, christy.m.nycz@cummins.com
