On-highway engines

Engine nostalgia or not, Cummins’ latest X15 diesel is its most reliable heavy-duty engine yet, improving total cost of ownership for fleets and owner-operators.

When shopping for new trucks, experts say fleets and owner-operators should look past the sticker price and focus on the total cost of ownership (TCO).

From tough terrain across the United States for UPS to steep grades in Canada, Cummins’ X15N natural gas engine has spent its first year proving it can handle heavy hauls while delivering near-zero emissions at a lower fuel cost than diesel.

Fleets and owner-operators have long known that extending oil change intervals can lead to significant cost savings and environmental benefits.

There comes a point when technology can prove less than convenient.

Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced its most efficient heavy-duty diesel engine ever is on display at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition (TMC), March 10-13 in Booth 947 at Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee (U.

In addition to improved fuel economy and reduced emissions, Cummins Inc.

As part of the Cummins HELM™ Platforms—Higher Efficiency, Lower Emissions, and Multiple Fuels—Cummins Inc.