The road knows the horsepower, "millions of kilometers without overhaul" is a "touchstone" in the heavy truck industry. Whether the heavy truck can pass this hurdle, the engine is the key!
On April 20th, the inauguration ceremony of the Million Kilometer Heroes of Auman Fukang Gas Vehicle was held in Yuxian County, Shanxi.
The first batch of 6 "million kilometers without overhaul" gas engine users of Foton Cummins gathered at the scene to witness the establishment of Fukang's "Million Heroes Club". This move also announced to the industry that in the future, "one million kilometers without overhaul" of Fukang natural gas engines will become the norm.
The technical advantages behind reliability
Reliability is an important quality indicator of the engine. Behind the reliable products, it is also poured into the unremitting pursuit of engine manufacturers in technological innovation, product quality, service guarantee and other aspects.
As a global leader in power technology, Cummins has 60 years of experience in natural gas engine development and manufacturing. The Fukang natural gas engine, which embodies Cummins' global R&D strength and cutting-edge technology, has accumulated many advantages at the technical level.
First of all, Cummins took the lead in introducing equivalent combustion technology and EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) technology into natural gas engines, and more than ten years of equivalent combustion technology accumulation ensure that Foton Cummins natural gas engines can play better performance while meeting emission requirements.
At the same time, Foton Cummins' reliable component design and the industry's unique close-coupled two-stage aftertreatment design further ensure the combustion efficiency and reliability of its natural gas engines.
In addition, the Foton Cummins natural gas engine is equipped with the iBrake engine braking system, which can greatly shorten the braking distance and braking time of the vehicle, and effectively improve the safety of the truck when going down long slopes with the hydraulic retarder and automatic braking system, helping users operate safely and efficiently.
The accumulation of technology has also allowed Fukang natural gas engine to gain a first-mover advantage in the fiercely competitive gas heavy truck market, and many cases of "one million kilometers without overhaul" have emerged, which has given domestic Fukang gas engine users a "reassurance".
The efficient value of "hardcore" products
In addition to leading the high-quality development of the industry with innovative technology, Foton Cummins also meets the differentiated needs of users in complex operation scenarios in China with a wealth of customized product solutions.
According to the commercial vehicle news media, as early as 2014, Foton Cummins launched the first natural gas engine developed and produced in China. Today, Fukang natural gas engine products in China have covered 12L and 15L and other models.
Covering 460, 500, 530 and 580 full horsepower segments, the Fukang A series Auman exclusive gas engine has achieved exclusive technical customization through integrated calibration matching and verification with Auman vehicles, and has achieved comprehensive improvement in product reliability through underlying data exchange, integrated collaborative control and one-stop service.
Among them, the 14.5-liter Fukang A15N natural gas engine has a maximum horsepower of 580 hp and a peak torque of 2,600 Nm. The gas model adopts a number of advanced technologies, including high-precision HFI injection system and CMI control system, ultra-long and ultra-large volume intake manifold design, unique pulse tube design, industry-unique two-stage aftertreatment, etc., which can ensure that the engine can be more fully fueled under various complex working conditions, thereby improving gas economy.
In terms of reliability, the Fukang A15N natural gas engine uses a new generation of spark plug matching and cylinder head cooling optimization design, adopts a special throttle valve for natural gas with a longer life, and a high-strength bearing + reinforced bearing double seal, which can effectively ensure vehicle attendance and bring higher benefits to cardholders.
At present, Fukang A series natural gas engines are widely used, and Auman gas heavy trucks equipped with Fukang A12N and A15N gas engines have been widely used in long-distance trunk lines, LTL express, coal transportation and other market segments, and have been well received by users for their product advantages such as high efficiency, reliability and gas saving.
At the inauguration ceremony of Fukang's "Million Heroes", orders for 30 Auman Xinghui gas tractors equipped with Fukang A12N and A15N gas engines were generated in Yuxian County alone. At a time when natural gas heavy trucks continue to be popular, the emergence of Fukang's "million kilometers without overhaul" gas products has allowed more cardholders to intuitively feel the performance, quality, and efficient value of natural gas products. With the increase in the penetration rate of Auman natural gas heavy trucks, in the future, there will be more "million heroes" in a steady stream!