• time;2024-10-29 12:41:03

How can Dongfeng Cummins break through in the increasingly competitive commercial vehicle market?

From October 11th to 13th, Dongfeng Cummins showcased 5 flagship products at the 2024 China International Internal Combustion Engine and Power Equipment Expo. Among them, not only the Z14 engine and gas integrated power chain designed for efficient logistics transportation, but also a variety of the latest medium horsepower engine products, such as B6.2 engine, D6.7N gas engine and Z8.5 engine, were exhibited to explore more application scenarios and segmented markets.

Behind all of these, it actually stems from Dongfeng Cummins' precise analysis of the current development trend of the commercial vehicle market and unremitting exploration of user value. According to the First Commercial Vehicle Network, Dongfeng Cummins has evolved from a single B-series engine manufacturer to an integrated power chain supplier that includes diesel engines, natural gas engines, and transmissions; In its 38 year development history, Dongfeng Cummins has consistently ranked among the top in the industry in terms of market share, thanks to its profound technological accumulation, high-quality product quality, and user reputation.

So, in the rapidly changing market, what products will Dongfeng Cummins rely on to quickly "occupy" the market? Under the challenges of rising transportation costs and low freight rates, how can Dongfeng Cummins achieve the transformation from TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) to TVO (Total Value of Life) and create higher value for users?

Integrated power chain of light, medium, and heavy

Provide users with rich solutions

Faced with a group of over 20 million cardholders in China, how to make it easier for them to drive and earn money more easily has become Dongfeng Cummins' unremitting exploration.

At the same time, from the perspective of the entire transportation industry, with the gradual penetration of the Internet into people's lives and even all walks of life, express, long-distance trunk lines and other sub scenarios are gradually becoming the most dynamic growth poles in the development of the transportation market. Dongfeng Cummins holds a significant market share in areas such as express delivery and logistics, and these segmented markets are currently undergoing profound changes. For example, the user base is gradually shifting towards youthfulness, user needs are becoming more diverse, and transportation timeliness has become an important guarantee for efficient operation of cardholders

In response, Dongfeng Cummins has created a rich and comprehensive product matrix and solutions, ranging from fuel and gas engines to AMT transmissions; From light, medium, and heavy machinery to integrated power chains, we always focus on the fiercely competitive road freight market, creating tangible benefits for our customers.

Specifically, with the deepening of market layout, Dongfeng Cummins' products have been widely used in light, medium and heavy trucks, urban buses, as well as engineering machinery, marine main and auxiliary engines, generator sets and other fields. The displacement covers the entire platform from 2.5 to 15 liters, and the product categories are very rich.

Meanwhile, Dongfeng Cummins mainly produces B/C/D/L/M/Z series diesel and natural gas engines, as well as Yingdong AMT automatic transmission. It is reported that in the face of fierce market competition, Dongfeng Cummins is actively optimizing its next-generation products. It is expected to increase the power of its 15 liter natural gas engine to over 600 horsepower by the end of this year, and reduce gas consumption by another 3% to 5%. In response to the trend of younger user groups, Dongfeng Cummins has achieved integrated optimization of light, medium, and heavy-duty integrated power chains to meet the operational needs of more end user groups.

In addition, according to Liu Daokun, Director of Automotive Engine Products at Dongfeng Cummins, "In order to fully meet market and user needs, Dongfeng Cummins is accelerating technological innovation while actively upgrading production lines and rapidly improving its level of intelligent manufacturing. Two new production lines and one gearbox production line have been built and put into use, continuously empowering product intelligence

5 Fist Products Debut

Building a more comprehensive and efficient transportation matrix

At this exhibition, Dongfeng Cummins showcased a total of 5 flagship products, which attracted widespread attention and praise from the participating audience. Dongfeng Cummins has always adhered to a customer-centric approach, providing precise insights into segmented markets, creating specialized and customized exclusive platform products, and launching more diverse product solutions.

These products are the all-new B6.2 Pro diesel engine, legendary Z8.5 diesel engine, D6.7N natural gas engine, Z14 diesel engine, and Dongfeng Cummins integrated high-efficiency power chain. Now, let's take a closer look at the highlights of these products.

Firstly, the B6.2 Pro engine is a newly developed model by Dongfeng Cummins based on the first generation 6.2-liter engine of China VI, mainly used in express delivery, agricultural and sideline miscellaneous goods, cold chain, environmental sanitation, on-board cranes and other scenarios, suitable for 4 × 2, 6 × 2, 6 × 4 medium and heavy-duty trucks, buses and special vehicles. This engine has undergone 36000 hours of engine bench testing, 3 million kilometers of road testing verification, and "three highs" extreme environment verification, resulting in a significant improvement in overall reliability and durability; The unique integrated design of turbocharger and turbocharger diffuser tube improves intake efficiency and torque by 3% to 4%, and reduces overall fuel consumption by 5% to 10%; The whole machine adopts a helical gear system, further optimizing vibration and noise, greatly improving comfort and engine smoothness, and providing a better driving experience.

The second Dongfeng Cummins Z8.5 engine is mainly suitable for tractor, dump truck, flatbed truck, cement mixer and other vehicle models, with a power coverage of 280-400 horsepower and a maximum torque of 1800 Newton meters. Moreover, this engine is equipped with the Smart Brain 2.0 system, ensuring the integration of engine and post-processing optimization, and improving its climbing ability by 25%, meeting the requirements of low-speed high torque operation and achieving efficiency optimization.

The third Dongfeng Cummins D6.7N engine is a model specially designed by Dongfeng Cummins for markets such as express delivery, less than truckload logistics, garbage and sanitation, and public transportation. It has a power range of 190-280 horsepower and a maximum torque of 1100 Nm, with high low-speed torque and significantly improved transient response and climbing ability of the engine; The high-precision gas injection system ensures precise control of the air-fuel ratio, and the innovative design of the exhaust gas recirculation system increases the maximum thermal efficiency by 5% compared to the National V period; Advanced EGR system pipeline design, over 100 specialized components and key system innovations, more than 30000 hours of bench testing, and 2 million kilometers of extremely rigorous road testing have greatly improved operational reliability and attendance.

The fourth Dongfeng Cummins Z14 engine is mainly used in mainline logistics and heavy-duty tractors, mid axle trains, and heavy-duty dump trucks, with a power coverage of 480-630 horsepower and a maximum torque of 2800 Newton meters. Among them, this engine adopts 5 major fuel saving designs, including low friction power cylinder, high-efficiency camshaft, high thermal efficiency bowl shaped piston, small pressure resistance dual thermostat, and high-efficiency boost intake system. It also features 8 lightweight module integrated designs, including plastic valve cover, overhead camshaft, cylinder body integration, single-layer gear system, plastic oil pan, integrated braking system, double-layer simplified wheel system, and integrated fuel system, ensuring lower fuel consumption; The new U-shaped integrated post-processing ensures high reliability of the entire machine.

The fifth Dongfeng Cummins natural gas integrated power chain is composed of the Dongfeng Cummins Z15N natural gas engine and the Eaton Cummins Yingdong transmission. Among them, the Z15N engine continues the best reliability genes of Cummins ISG and Z14 engines in its design and development, and prioritizes reliability in the design of the boom engine; The gearbox adopts all aluminum shell material and integrated design, with dual intermediate shafts, precise fuel injection lubrication, maintenance free self-adjusting clutch, 7.5-liter ultra-low oil filling volume, etc., saving users more costs.

It is worth mentioning that Dongfeng Cummins' integrated power chain has achieved data exchange between the engine and gearbox at the bottom level, and deep integration ensures that the entire vehicle always runs in the optimal fuel saving range, creating greater value for users; In terms of driving comfort, the Dongfeng Cummins integrated power chain has added Dongfeng Cummins' unique automatic start, creeping, and multifunctional modes, matched with intelligent brain, predictive cruise and gear shifting, intelligent neutral coasting and other functions, to help drive more comfortably. It is reported that in the future, Dongfeng Cummins will continue to develop CDM 3.0 intelligent gear shifting, always allowing drivers to drive the vehicle in the best gear, better achieving high efficiency and consumption reduction.

It is reported that this integrated power chain has been mass-produced in Guizhou, Sichuan, Northwest and East China regions, and has been well received in terms of user reputation, vehicle power performance, and gas consumption.

Conclusion

Endorse with outstanding products and testify with impressive strength! Over the years, Dongfeng Cummins has relied on its profound industry background and technological advantages to provide more diverse power solutions for efficient transportation, winning the favor of the market and numerous end users.

At the exhibition site, Dongfeng Cummins was awarded the "Outstanding Contribution Award" by the China Internal Combustion Engine Industry Association. Its D6.7N natural gas engine was also known as the "Best Innovative Power Star" for its excellent market performance, which is a testament to its product strength and market influence.

In the future, Dongfeng Cummins will continue to be driven by technological innovation and guided by market demand, comprehensively transforming towards digitization and intelligence, and promoting high-quality advancement in the internal combustion engine industry.