Cummins has a long history of cooperation with Kamaz in Russia. As early as 2006, it was convenient to set up a 50:50 joint venture to produce Cummins ISB series engines. In 2017, the two companies cooperated to upgrade and began to produce Cummins ISL series engines. The Cummins ISF, ISG, ISZ series engines produced in China are also used in different models of Kamaz vehicles.
Recently, Cummins' cooperation with Kamaz has expanded again. First, it announced the joint development in the field of electric power. Subsequently, the Kamaz Masters team used the Cummins ISZ13 power to win the Chinese stage of the Silk Road Rally after winning the Russian stage.
Join forces with electric power
On September 20, Cummins signed a memorandum of understanding with Kamaz, and both parties agreed to jointly develop electric power trucks and buses. Cummins will develop high-voltage pure electric drive systems for use in KAMAZ city buses and medium-haul transport trucks. 4. The agreement, Cummins will also build a hybrid system for the Kamaz heavy truck.
It is reported that KAMAZ is actively developing new pure electric products, including battery-powered trucks and buses. Cummins is also continuing to expand its powertrain product line, including pure and hybrid power solutions for commercial equipment. Program.
Cummins Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger stressed during the signing: 'Cumins has always insisted on providing the most suitable solution for the right time for customers. Cummins has made a forward-looking strategic layout for the electric power business, and the card Maz's extensive line of electric products will help us further expand the electric power business and improve reliability.'
KAMAZ CEO Sergey Kogogin said in cooperation: 'At present, the demand for high-quality electric power logistics transportation is increasingly prominent. KAMAZ has a pure electric car and passenger car product line. Cummins is not only our long-term partner. , and the potential in the field of electric transmission is unlimited. We look forward to enhancing the power and potential of commercial vehicle electric power technology through cooperation between the two parties, bringing a new high-tech experience to customers.
Join forces to build the strongest Silk Road team
Because of the geography and the complementarity of products and business, Cummins China's engine products are also widely used in KAMAZ vehicles. The most eye-catching application case is the ISZ produced by Dongfeng Cummins for several years to help Kamazi racing. The team won the championship in international competitions such as the Silk Road Rally.
In the Russian stage of the Silk Road Rally in 2018, the Kamaz team equipped with ISZ power once again took the lead.
On September 22nd, on the occasion of the 2018 Silk Road Rally China stage, the Russian Kamaz Masters Team, Dongfeng Cummins, China and Russia ISZ engine spokesmen gathered in Xi'an to cheer for the Kamaz Masters team.
This time, the ISZ spokesperson was invited to visit the competition and learn from the professional drivers. This will enable the ISZ spokesperson to feel the power of the engine more deeply, and also let Russian friends understand the operation concept of the new generation of truck drivers in China.
Mr. Vladimir Chakin, CEO of the Kamaz Masters Team, spoke highly of the cooperation between Dongfeng Cummins and the Kamaz Masters. He said that the tailor-made 1100-horsepower ISZ engine and professional services from Dongfeng Cummins let The Kamaz Masters team has achieved good performance in the Dakar Rally and the Silk Road Rally. When the Kamaz Masters team introduced the racing engine, through multi-party verification and investigation, the Cummins ISZ engine fully meets the demand. The engine is very rugged and reliable, and it has reached the standard of use without much modification. It can maintain a constant power output during long periods of high temperature and bumps.