Achieving more for less

Executive Viewpoints-Vehicle Development Insights from Industry: Off-Highway 2020 and Beyond- Achieving more for less.

The off-highway equipment industry is on a clear path to introduce machines with near-zero emissions, made possible using advanced engine technologies and integrated exhaust aftertreatment. As Cummins looks ahead, perhaps an even greater challenge for the engine manufacturer is to also achieve higher fuel efficiency for the next generation of clean diesel engines.

Clearly, this brings the obvious advantage of lower overall operating costs-but there are other benefits also in play here. By achieving lower fuel consumption, the engine industry can make a positive contribution to two national initiatives-first, by reducing the carbon footprint of equipment, and second, by reducing dependence on foreign sources of oil.