Cummins Inc. Next Generation Turbo Diesel Supplies the Power for 2004 1/2 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty Pickup.Business Editors/Automotive Writers COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2003 Cummins Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CUM) announced today that its next-generation turbo TURBO A clinical trial–The Ultrasound Removal of Blood Clots in Vein Grafts diesel engine will be supplying the power to the 2004 1/2 model year Dodge Ram
The Ram is a full-size pickup truck from Chrysler LLC's Dodge brand. The name was first used in 1981 on the redesigned Ram and Power Ram, though it came from the hood ornament used on Heavy Duty pickup Pickup A gain in yield made by selling one bond and buying another. Also referred to as "yield pickup." Notes: When the present yield is relatively low compared to the longer-term yields, pickups will be done by investors trying to increase the yield and duration of their , launching in January 2004. The re-engineered Cummins 5.9-liter diesel engine builds on the power and quality of the 2003 model year engine that helped make the Dodge Ram Motor Trend magazine's "Truck of the Year." The Cummins engine for the Dodge Ram also merited a best-in-class rating in the J.D. Power 2003 Initial Quality Survey. The newest Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickup offers best-in-class 600 lb-ft of torque and 325 horsepower horsepower, unit of power in the English system of units. It is equal to 33,000 foot-pounds per minute or 550 foot-pounds per second or approximately 746 watts. , making it the most powerful and capable heavy-duty pickup truck on the market. It was built with the most severe-use customer in mind, delivering maximum torque when drivers need it most. In addition to offering class-leading towing capability of 16,400 pounds and a payload (1) Refers to the "actual data" in a packet or file minus all headers attached for transport and minus all descriptive meta-data. In a network packet, headers are appended to the payload for transport and then discarded at their destination. capacity of 5,020 pounds, the Cummins engine is the quietest Ram diesel ever made. It also is the first High Output Cummins turbo diesel to meet emission requirements in all 50 states. "We are excited to supply this engine for the new Dodge Ram," said Joe Loughrey, Cummins President - Engine Business. "We have built upon the proven performance and reliability of our previous engine, and engineered the new Cummins turbo diesel to provide more power and torque with reduced noise, while meeting tougher emissions standards. We think our customers will love the new Dodge - Cummins package." The launch of the 2004 1/2 Dodge Ram is the latest collaboration between the two companies, which have been partners since 1988 when Dodge first offered the Cummins engine option. Earlier this year, Cummins celebrated production of the one-millionth Dodge Ram engine, which is made at the Company's Walesboro, IN, facility. In October the Company announced the extension of its agreement as the exclusive supplier of diesel engines for the Dodge Ram. The agreement also includes consideration of Cummins as a supplier for the diesel engine after treatment system, which would be provided by Fleetguard, a wholly-owned Cummins business unit. Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration filtration: see sewerage; water supply. Filtration The separation of solid particles from a fluidsolids suspension of which they are a part by passage of most of the fluid through a septum or membrane that retains most of the solids , emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana Columbus (IPA: [kəˈlʌm.bəs]) is the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana. The population was 39,059 at the 2000 census. The current mayor is Fred Armstrong. , (USA) Cummins serves its customers through more than 500 company-owned and independent distributor locations in 131 countries and territories. With 23,700 employees worldwide, Cummins reported sales of $5.9 billion in 2002. Press releases can be found by accessing the Cummins home page at www.cummins.com. |
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