Nissan and Cummins Develop Fuel-Efficient Titan
Published Friday, 03 June, 2011 by Blog Admin. Categories: News.
What does Nissan, the second largest automaker in Japan, and Cummins, a major manufacturer of diesel engines in the U.S. have in common... besides being part of the greater auto industry? Backed by funds from the U.S. Department of Energy, the two companies have teamed up to bring better fuel economy to the half-ton pickup truck market via the development of leading-edge technology.
Specifically, Nissan and Cummins are developing an all-new 220-horsepower (hp), turbocharged 2.8-liter inline-four-cylinder diesel engine. In its finished state, it is expected to deliver up to 30 mpg highway and at least 28 mpg…