Cummins power partnership with Otokar reaches a milestone of 20,000 bus engines supplied
16-year engine supply to the Sakarya bus manufacturing facility in Türkiye celebrated at the Cummins Darlington Plant in the UK.
Cummins and Otokar are celebrating a 16-year long partnership which has seen the delivery of more than 20,000 engines for bus and coach applications. The occasion was marked with the presentation of a celebratory plaque to Otokar from the Cummins team at its engine plant in Darlington, UK.
Since the first installation in 2006, Cummins diesel and natural gas engines have been a mainstay in the majority of Otokar’s city and inter-city buses, as well as tourism coaches operating across Türkiye and worldwide. Approximately 90 percent of buses produced at its Sakarya manufacturing facility feature Cummins Euro VI F2.8, B4.5, B6.7 low-emission diesel or L9N natural gas engines.
Cenk Yavuz, Türkiye Territory Manager at Cummins commented “We are excited to celebrate this key milestone with Otokar. Since supplying our first engine, the Euro IV ISB4.5 for the Sultan midi-bus in 2006, we have worked in partnership to ensure our products meet Otokar’s needs for high performance, reliability, simplicity and easy maintenance. As Otokar’s business continues to expand, we look forward to working with them on future projects.”
Otokar has led the bus market in Türkiye for the last 13 years with products ranging from 6.6m – 21m length and capacity from 46 to 146 passengers. Cummins power can be found in Otokar’s low-emission diesel and ultra-low emission natural gas powered vehicles including the Kent, Territo / SHD, Vectio / Doruk and Sultan / Navigo ranges.
Otokar recently announced an extension to its product line up with Centro, its new 6.6m mini-bus powered by a Cummins F2.8, 107 kW (143 hp) Euro VI engine. The Centro enables Otokar to compete in the growing premium mini-bus market, as well as reinforces Cummins’ position as the leading engine supplier to Türkiye’s bus fleets.
Kerem Erman, Assistant General Manager, Commercial Vehicles, Otokar, commented “The Turkish bus market grew 8 percent by units last year and we increased our market share substantially. One out of every two buses sold in Türkiye was Otokar branded, many of which were Cummins powered.
“A long-term partnership with our suppliers, reliable aftersales support, spare parts availability and warranty support are very important for us. We have a great relationship with Cummins - they are a trusted partner to Otokar and their Euro VI advanced diesel and natural gas engines have been instrumental to our success.”
Approximately 73 percent of Otokar’s 2021 revenue was from export sales and the company is a major driver of automotive exports from Türkiye. Its public transportation vehicles operate in more than 50 countries, including key European markets France, Italy, Germany, Spain and more. Otokar has recently received orders for high volumes of its Cummins powered natural gas KENT C CNG city bus from Ukraine, Romania and Azerbaijan for delivery throughout 2022.
About Otokar
Otokar, a Koç Group company, designs and manufactures commercial vehicles, including buses and light trucks. Otokar maintains its title as the bestselling bus brand in Türkiye with a broad product offering that includes buses ranging from 6.6 meters to 21 meters for passenger transportation. The company currently continues to work on alternative fuel buses and has already introduced Türkiye’s first hybrid bus and first electric bus to the market. Otokar maintains its title as the bestselling bus brand in Türkiye and its broad product lines are highly sought after in over 50 countries particularly in Europe. With numerous firsts to its name since its inception, Otokar carries out R&D activities in world standards. In the last decade, the company has allocated 8 percent of its revenues for R&D expenditures.
Otokar accepts 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development as defined by the United Nations General Assembly and carries out its activities accordingly. News and information can be accessed at https://www.otokar.com.tr