On the evening of June 16th, at the foot of the Great Wall in Simatai, Miyun, Beijing, with the slogan of Cummins' 50th anniversary in China lighting up the stars, Cummins' series of activities celebrating its 50th anniversary in China were pushed to a climax. Including more than ten joint venture partners in China, 200 customer representatives from various industries, leaders of relevant industry associations, media, and representatives of Cummins employees, we review Cummins' glorious 50 year history in China.

At the event, Cummins released multiple value upgrade measures tailored for the Chinese market, covering diversified energy technology solutions and service innovation, helping China's energy transformation and opening a new chapter of development in China.

Crossing the ocean to create a win-win model

Su Zimeng, President of the China Construction Machinery Industry Association, Li Shaohua, Deputy Secretary General of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, and leaders from enterprises such as Dongfeng Motor, Beiqi Foton, Shaanxi Automobile, Liugong, Jianghuai, and Chongqing Electromechanical attended the event. In the form of firsthand accounts, they reviewed Cummins' 50 years of deep cultivation in the Chinese market, sincere cooperation with upstream and downstream of the industry chain, and helped various industries in China such as transportation, engineering infrastructure, mining, communication, and power to flourish and go global.

In 1975, the first batch of mining trucks equipped with Cummins high-power diesel engines were applied to Chinese iron mines, opening Cummins' legendary journey in China. In the following years, Cummins continuously explored cooperation models with local enterprises; In 1981, Cummins signed its first license agreement; In the 1990s, joint ventures and wholly-owned subsidiaries were established in Chongqing, Xiangyang, Hubei, and Wuxi, Jiangsu; In 2006, Cummins established an engine technology research and development center in Wuhan, Hubei and began the localization research and development process; Since then, Cummins has continuously increased its investment in China, tailored efficient and clean technology solutions for the Chinese market, and reverse exported technology and supply chain capabilities to help Chinese innovation go global.

Nathan, Vice President of Cummins and Chairman of Cummins China

In an interview with reporters, Shi Nansen described Cummins' 50th anniversary development in China using five key words: opportunities, continuous investment, partners, focus, and win-win. He stated that the 50 years of development in China have been a process of Cummins actively adapting to the rapidly changing demands of the Chinese market and customers. Looking ahead, Cummins will continue to establish closer and deeper relationships with partners and customers. Currently, Chinese automobile companies are growing significantly in the global market, and Cummins has the ability to help Chinese companies strengthen their brand influence in overseas markets. In addition, Cummins' research and development center in China will also play a more important role in the future, helping Cummins develop in the global market.

When talking about Cummins' research and development work in China, Stephen Sai, Vice President of Cummins and Chief Technology Officer of Cummins China

Mountains and seas know each other and create a beautiful life together

Nowadays, the mission of "driving the world forward to achieve a beautiful life" is deeply engraved in Cummins' genes. Rooted in China for 50 years, Cummins' products and services have already spread throughout the country.

From the "Roof of the World" to bustling cities, and then to vast and boundless fields; From the magnificent ocean to the remote polar regions, Cummins Power has always been by the side of Chinese users, providing them with a better life and protection.

At the event, users from multiple application fields also gathered together, including truck drivers, mine operators, agricultural machinery users, construction machinery users, construction vehicle users, data center builders, power customer representatives, express delivery representatives, Antarctic scientific research station builders, ship and machinery users, as well as female drivers who participated in Cummins' "Freight Road Women's Walk" empowering women's public welfare project, sharing their wonderful stories of growth with Cummins. These wonderful stories are vivid footnotes of Cummins' 50 years of continuous empowerment of users in China.

Accumulate steadily and achieve a win-win zero carbon future

Under the trend of global energy transformation, China's related industries have ushered in a new opportunity for industrial upgrading. Adhering to the "zero carbon goal" strategy, Cummins is taking a dual approach of reducing emissions from traditional power sources and breaking through with new zero emission technologies to support China's sustainable development. At the event, Cummins also released several heavyweight projects.

Introducing the "three pillars" in emissions upgrading to assist customers in achieving value upgrades. Firstly, relying on technological accumulation and innovative achievements, we will take the lead in completing the forward-looking technology reserve of National 7/Non Road National 5; Secondly, integrate global multi regional product experience and engineering research and development resources to ensure the smooth implementation of new products; Thirdly, based on the understanding of specific application scenarios and deep mining of big data, customized development, full range of products, and panoramic application coverage can be achieved.

In addition, Cummins has released the latest multi fuel powertrain 3.0, which utilizes the latest control technology to monitor operating conditions in real-time. Through precise algorithm optimization, the core components such as the engine, aftertreatment, transmission, and axle work together to ensure that the powertrain system always operates in the most efficient area under different operating conditions. The multi fuel powertrain 3.0 can use various low-carbon and zero carbon fuels such as diesel, natural gas, methanol, hydrogen, etc. Chai Yongquan, General Manager of Cummins China Parts Division, introduced that in Smart Brain 3.0 (CBM)

While continuously making breakthroughs in the traditional energy field, Cummins actively promotes the development of its electric drive business and has established core technological capabilities such as motor, electronic control, and electric drive system integration. With Cummins' unique advantages in electronic control and power system integration, Cummins will launch a new generation of electric drive axles and main drive "multi in one" power electronic products to create customized solutions for customers. Chai Yongquan revealed that Cummins' electric drive products will undergo a major upgrade next year. The second-generation 800V electric drive product platform will be unveiled in the first quarter of next year, and two new electric drive axles will also be launched on the market. At that time, Cummins' electric drive products will meet the applications of light, medium, heavy, high horsepower, and mining trucks.

Zhan Li, General Manager of Cummins East Asia Distribution Division, believes that Cummins has always considered the development of the after-sales market from the perspective of creating value for customers. To this end, Cummins will implement a service system upgraded with five values of "comprehensive, intelligent, fast, specialized, and economical" in the after-sales market. Through the layout of over 2000 service providers and nearly 20 central warehouses nationwide, we have achieved full network and full cycle coverage of the after-sales market; Cummins will provide customers with 24/7, full process one-stop services through digital means and intelligent platforms, and rely on smart logistics to achieve second level response, minute level dispatching, and hour level parts delivery; More than 5000 certified technicians and over 120 resident experts provide professional services to ensure customers save money, worry, and effort. Based on the five core values and a global service layout, Cummins will help customers achieve significant development in the global market.

At the end of the celebration event, Gui Junsong, the editor in chief of China Automotive News, paid a tribute to Jennifer Rong, the chairman and CEO of Cummins

Rong Zhanning stated that in this vast land of China, the pace of innovation is constantly accelerating. As a global pioneer in power technology, Cummins will continue to deeply cultivate the Chinese market, relying on its profound and solid technological foundation to further promote chain innovation with partners. With cleaner, more efficient, and more diverse power technology solutions, Cummins will promote economic development, benefit communities, and assist users in their success.

Article source: Reprinted from China Automotive News