Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Cummins Inc. have officially launched a collaborative project to develop a new generation of 13-liter heavy-duty truck engines. This partnership has drawn widespread attention both within and outside the industry, marking three significant firsts in China’s internal combustion engine sector: the first joint venture with an independent R&D project, the first Sino-foreign cooperative development in heavy truck engines, and the first heavy-duty engine designed for the global market. Zhu Fushou, a member of Dongfeng Motor Corporation's Standing Committee and vice president of Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd., shared insights about the project. He emphasized that the new 13-liter engine is targeted at the high-end segment of China’s heavy truck market while also addressing international demand. Unlike traditional joint ventures that merely import foreign technologies, this project represents a shift toward innovation and self-reliance. Funded by Dongfeng Cummins Engine Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Cummins and Dongfeng, the engine development is led by the company’s R&D center, supported by Cummins’ global network. The new engine platform will be fully owned by Dongfeng Cummins, marking a major step forward in intellectual property ownership. The project was officially announced during a visit by Cummins' Board of Directors to China on October 12. The all-electric 13-liter diesel engine is expected to launch in 2009, offering power outputs between 400 and 545 horsepower, suitable for heavy trucks weighing over 40 tons. Zhu Fushou highlighted that this project breaks away from the conventional model where joint ventures only passively adopt foreign technologies. Instead, it positions the joint venture as a true R&D entity with its own intellectual property, enhancing long-term sustainability. Cummins’ Vice President and CEO of Cummins (China) Investment Co., Ltd., added that the 13-liter engine will leverage Cummins’ leading technology to meet both domestic and international demands. With stricter emission standards globally, the engine is designed to comply with Euro III, Euro IV, and EPA 2007 regulations, with future upgrades planned for Euro V and EPA 2010 standards. According to Overdrive magazine, 63% of U.S. heavy-duty truck engines fall within the 400–550 hp range. In contrast, Chinese heavy trucks typically use engines with lower power output—around 250–300 hp and displacements of 8–10 liters. Industry experts predict that by 2010, China’s heavy-duty engines will reach power levels closer to those of the U.S., with displacements increasing to 10–12 liters and power rising to 350–450 hp. This project not only meets global standards but also aligns with China’s evolving market needs, making it a sustainable and forward-looking engine solution. For Cummins, it marks its first heavy-duty engine platform developed outside the U.S. for both local and global markets, highlighting China’s growing importance in its global strategy. For Dongfeng, it represents the first major engine product developed through a joint venture after two decades of international experience, reinforcing its commitment to independent R&D.

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