Cummins and Isuzu Motors Limited announced that they will be creating a prototype medium-duty, battery-electric truck to demonstrate in North America. This truck will be the first zero-emissions vehicle developed and delivered by the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership (ICPP), which was formed in 2019.
The partnership production will see Cummins integrate their PowerDrive6000 into Isuzu’s F-Series truck. The vehicle will be piloted with prominent North American fleets this year. Following a successful demonstration and pilot phase, Isuzu will explore opportunities to commercialize medium-duty, battery-electric trucks with Cummins-powered systems across North America.
“As addressed in Isuzu Environmental Vision 2050, we will advance global environmental actions including reducing greenhouse emissions and securing a prosperous and sustainable society,” said Koichi Seto, director of the board, and senior executive officer at Isuzu. “As part of the path to carbon neutrality, it is significant for us to start this joint BEV prototype project in North America. Through our partnership, we commit to continuing to explore further opportunities in the next-generation power source, including electric powertrain technologies in addition to the existing powertrain collaboration.”
Both Cummins and Isuzu have stated that they intend to continue innovation and advancement of the future of power, with the intention of supporting customers achieving their zero-emissions goals. The companies have also stated that they will continue to leverage one another’s unique strengths as they seek further opportunities to expand collaborative efforts and drive global growth.
“We are excited to be working with Isuzu to accelerate decarbonization within the partnership,” said Amy Davis, VP and president of new power at Cummins. “It’s through our joint commitment in innovation that we provide our customers with safe, reliable zero-emissions solutions.”
This article originally appeared on FleetOwner.com.
