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Cummins is preparing for the EPA 2027 emission standards, which will reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by over 80%. The company introduces the Twin Module, a new aftertreatment architecture featuring a 48V alternator-powered electric heating system, designed to work with the EPA 2027 X15 engine. The system maintains engine performance while meeting stricter emissions requirements.

For the European market, Cummins is developing solutions for Euro 7 regulations starting in 2027, which require significant NOx and particulate number reductions. The company must also address VECTO requirements targeting a 45% CO2 reduction by 2030, supporting various powertrain solutions including clean diesel, hybrid, BEV, and hydrogen technologies.

Cummins si sta preparando per gli standard di emissione EPA 2027, che ridurranno le emissioni di ossidi di azoto (NOx) di oltre l'80%. L'azienda presenta il Twin Module, una nuova architettura di trattamento post-combustione dotata di un sistema di riscaldamento elettrico alimentato da alternatore a 48V, progettato per funzionare con il motore EPA 2027 X15. Il sistema mantiene le prestazioni del motore mentre soddisfa requisiti di emissione più severi.

Per il mercato europeo, Cummins sta sviluppando soluzioni per le normative Euro 7, a partire dal 2027, che richiedono significative riduzioni di NOx e numero di particelle. L'azienda deve anche affrontare i requisiti VECTO, che mirano a una riduzione del 45% delle emissioni di CO2 entro il 2030, supportando varie soluzioni di propulsione tra cui diesel pulito, ibrido, BEV e tecnologie a idrogeno.

Cummins se está preparando para los estándares de emisiones de la EPA 2027, que reducirán las emisiones de óxidos de nitrógeno (NOx) en más del 80%. La compañía presenta el Twin Module, una nueva arquitectura de tratamiento posterior que cuenta con un sistema de calefacción eléctrico alimentado por un alternador de 48V, diseñado para funcionar con el motor EPA 2027 X15. El sistema mantiene el rendimiento del motor mientras cumple con los requisitos de emisiones más estrictos.

Para el mercado europeo, Cummins está desarrollando soluciones para las regulaciones Euro 7 que comenzarán en 2027, las cuales exigen reducciones significativas de NOx y número de partículas. La compañía también debe abordar los requisitos de VECTO, que buscan una reducción del 45% en las emisiones de CO2 para 2030, apoyando diversas soluciones de tren motriz que incluyen tecnologías de diesel limpio, híbrido, BEV e hidrógeno.

컴인스는 EPA 2027 배출 기준을 준비하고 있으며, 이는 질소 산화물(NOx) 배출량을 80% 이상 줄일 것입니다. 이 회사는 EPA 2027 X15 엔진과 함께 작동하도록 설계된 48V 발전기 구동 전기 난방 시스템을 갖춘 새로운 애프터트리트먼트 구조인 트윈 모듈을 소개합니다. 이 시스템은 더 엄격한 배출 기준을 충족하면서 엔진 성능을 유지합니다.

유럽 시장을 위해 컴인스는 2027년부터 시작되는 유로 7 규정을 위한 솔루션을 개발하고 있으며, 이는 NOx 및 미세 입자 수의 상당한 감소를 요구합니다. 이 회사는 또한 2030년까지 CO2 배출을 45% 감소시키기 위한 VECTO 요건을 다루어야 하며, 깨끗한 디젤, 하이브리드, BEV 및 수소 기술을 포함한 다양한 동력전달 솔루션을 지원합니다.

Cummins se prépare aux normes d'émission EPA 2027, qui réduiront les émissions d'oxydes d'azote (NOx) de plus de 80 %. L'entreprise introduit le Twin Module, une nouvelle architecture de traitement après-vente dotée d'un système de chauffage électrique alimenté par alternateur de 48V, conçu pour fonctionner avec le moteur EPA 2027 X15. Le système maintient les performances du moteur tout en respectant des exigences d'émission plus strictes.

Pour le marché européen, Cummins développe des solutions pour les réglementations Euro 7, qui entreront en vigueur en 2027 et nécessitent des réductions significatives des NOx et du nombre de particules. L'entreprise doit également répondre aux exigences de VECTO visant une réduction de 45 % des émissions de CO2 d'ici 2030, en soutenant diverses solutions de motorisation, y compris le diesel propre, l'hybride, le BEV et les technologies à hydrogène.

Cummins bereitet sich auf die EPA 2027 Emissionsstandards vor, die die Stickoxid (NOx) Emissionen um über 80% reduzieren werden. Das Unternehmen stellt das Twin Module vor, eine neue Nachbehandlungsarchitektur mit einem elektrisch beheizten System, das von einem 48V Generator betrieben wird und für den Einsatz mit dem EPA 2027 X15 Motor konzipiert ist. Das System erhält die Motorleistung und erfüllt gleichzeitig strengere Emissionsanforderungen.

Für den europäischen Markt entwickelt Cummins Lösungen für die Euro 7 Vorschriften, die 2027 in Kraft treten und signifikante Reduktionen von NOx und Partikelzahlen erfordern. Das Unternehmen muss auch die VECTO-Anforderungen erfüllen, die eine Reduzierung der CO2-Emissionen um 45% bis 2030 anstreben, und unterstützt verschiedene Antriebslösungen, einschließlich sauberem Diesel, Hybrid, BEV und Wasserstofftechnologien.

Positive
  • Introduction of innovative Twin Module technology meeting EPA 2027 standards
  • System design maintains engine performance while achieving emissions compliance
  • Flexible configuration options for customers
  • Future-proof architecture requiring minimal modifications for stricter regulations
Negative
  • Significant investment required for new emission compliance technologies
  • Complex regulatory challenges in multiple markets (EPA27 and Euro 7)
  • Challenging 45% CO2 reduction target by 2030 in European market

Insights

This development represents a significant strategic positioning by Cummins to address the EPA 2027 emission standards requiring an 80% reduction in NOx emissions. The new Twin Module architecture with 48V electric heating system demonstrates strong technological advancement that could provide Cummins a competitive edge in the heavy-duty vehicle market.

The system-level approach integrating engine and aftertreatment systems shows promising potential for both regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Key advantages include:

  • On-demand precise thermal management
  • Improved fuel economy across operating conditions
  • Future-proof design for stricter regulations
  • Flexible configuration options for various chassis designs

The parallel development for Euro 7 compliance positions Cummins well in both North American and European markets, though each requires different technological approaches. This dual-market strategy could provide significant revenue opportunities as global emissions regulations tighten.

By Cummins Components Business Unit

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 11, 2024 / Cummins Inc.

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Emission regulations have become crucial in reducing the environmental impact of heavy-duty vehicles. The implementation of U.S. Environment Protection Agency's (EPA) 2027 emission standards in North America is expected to be a significant milestone in this ongoing endeavor, drastically lowering nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission limits by over 80%. The standards also dictate the extension of the emissions useful life (EUL) of vehicle components to ensure sustained compliance and performance. Today's NOx and EUL requirements have remained unchanged for over a decade, presenting new and significant challenges to an industry accustomed to established standards. Addressing EPA27 regulations will require a system-level approach, integrating both the engine and aftertreatment systems, with careful optimization between the two. This article will explore two potential solutions.

System trade-offs significantly influence design choices for both the engine and aftertreatment, as these components must work in tandem to ensure optimal performance, serviceability and configurability for customers. Since 2007, Cummins Inc.'s Engine Business has partnered with Cummins Emission Solutions (CES) to develop system designs in North America that meet EPA regulations while prioritizing customer needs. The 2027 product lineup will introduce a new aftertreatment architecture, the Twin Module, built on proven solutions and adaptable configurations that minimize impact on customer chassis. When paired with the EPA 2027 X15 engine, which retains cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and in-cylinder hydrocarbon dosing, the Twin Module is powered by a 48V alternator that enables the CES-designed electric heating system. This integration, featuring a belt-driven alternator and the application of electric heat in the aftertreatment, allows the 2027 solutions to meet lower emissions requirements without compromising engine performance or durability. As with the current Single Module system, the Twin Module continues CES's commitment to ease of serviceability and customer configurability.

CES Electric Heating System to Meet EPA27

According to Bethany Huckaby, Product Manager - CES, her team "is focused on the best way to apply appropriate technologies for the combination of critical factors: what does the regulation demand, what does the engine need and what does the market require." For the EPA27 regulations in North American On-Highway markets, the system will utilize electric heat - along with other design changes - to deliver emissions performance in a "future proof" manner. This approach allows the EPA 2027 engines to concentrate on their performance without the added concern of thermal management required for aftertreatment.

Leveraging the advantages of electric heating technology makes sense in North America's On-Highway space for several reasons. By developing its own electric heaters specifically designed for heavy-duty commercial environments, CES is equipping customers with scalable solutions for the future. The Twin Module systems can apply heat to the exhaust "on-demand" and precisely where needed, ensuring accurate thermal management without compromising engine performance. This leads to improved engine efficiency-and consequently better fuel economy-across all potential operating conditions that a truck may face in North America. If future regulations continue to tighten emissions standards, the system architecture is already prepared to meet those requirements with minimal space claim adjustments, preventing customers from needing to redesign their chassis entirely.

Much like the earlier aftertreatment products, the Twin Module is designed to offer a comprehensive range of configuration options for customers. Utilizing electric heaters reduces the additional catalyst volume required resulting in a more compact system, and the assemblies can be arranged in several ways through a host of configurable product options. CES recognizes that maximizing flexibility in vehicle integration is crucial as the EPA27 regulations demand enhanced performance for longer durations than ever before.

CES Technologies for Euro 7

Another example of a CES solution that balances regulatory demands with engine and market needs can be found in Europe, where the implementation of Euro 7 emission regulations will begin in 2027. While these new regulations are less stringent than EPA 2027, they still require significant reductions in NOx and particulate number (PN) compared to Euro 6 levels. Additionally, Europe has introduced legislation specifically aimed at reducing CO2 emissions across fleets. The Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool (VECTO) mandates that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) offer a broader range of powertrain solutions, enabling fleets to achieve a mandated percentage reduction in CO2 emissions (at the vehicle level) compared to a 2019 baseline. The target for 2025 is a 15% reduction in CO2 at the vehicle level. The 2030 target was recently revised from 30% to 45%, posing a significant challenge given the current infrastructure's readiness to support battery electric vehicles (BEV), hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2 ICE), and hydrogen fuel cells (HC FC) in the heavy-duty market. Meeting both Euro 7 limits and VECTO requirements is a considerable undertaking, requiring vehicle manufacturers to offer a variety of powertrain solutions, including a mix of clean diesel, hybrid, BEV and H2 ICE technologies.

Cummins Emission Solutions supports OEMs in their path to cleaner diesel solutions with a robust portfolio of components, including DEF and hydrocarbon dosing systems, mixers, e-heaters, and DEF filters. For North America, EPA27 poses an exciting opportunity to leverage existing technologies while incorporating the CES electric heating system. The European market is also expected to generate a huge demand for innovative aftertreatment solutions driven by the Euro 7 regulations. CES continues to assess its options for Euro 7 solutions while actively collaborating with major OEMs to provide reliable, high-quality components that support their individual needs. As global emissions regulations become increasingly stringent, Cummins is well-prepared to address these unprecedented challenges with solutions that meet the diverse demands of different markets and customers.

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FAQ

What is Cummins (CMI) Twin Module technology for EPA 2027?

The Twin Module is Cummins' new aftertreatment architecture featuring a 48V alternator-powered electric heating system, designed to meet EPA 2027 emission standards while maintaining engine performance.

How much will NOx emissions be reduced under EPA 2027 standards for Cummins (CMI)?

The EPA 2027 emission standards will require a reduction of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by over 80% compared to current levels.

What are Cummins (CMI) targets for CO2 reduction in Europe by 2030?

Under VECTO requirements, Cummins must achieve a 45% reduction in CO2 emissions at the vehicle level compared to a 2019 baseline by 2030.

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