Cummins to phase in new engines in 2027

Cummins is announcing plans to phase in its newest engines next year, while still making older engines available to its customers as it evaluates new rules from the EPA.

The Columbus based engine manufacturer, announced yesterday that it would using what it called “a measured production ramp” for the new HELM platform X10 and X15 engines in 2027. The HELM engine platform is designed to be fuel agnostic, and the company says they will “deliver improved fuel economy, similar diesel exhaust fluid consumption” along with reliability.

The decision is being made following the company’s review of the EPA’s proposed changes to upcoming emissions regulations. the company said after a review, that it plans to use flexibilities offered in the proposed EPA regulations to support the measured transition to its new engines.

The company said “the approach is designed to maintain regulatory compliance, support customer production schedules and provide additional time to ramp production in a disciplined manner that helps ensure a successful transition for the industry.”

Cummins plans to begin limited production of its X10 and X15 engines in January. The X10 engines will ramp up to full production in the third quarter of next year, while the X15 engines will rump up in the fourth quarter.

During the transition, the current X12 and L9 engines used in truck and transit bus applications are expected to remain available.

The company’s next-generation B platform is expected to launch in January 2028. The current B6.7 will remain available through 2027.

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