More details on medium-duty engines between Mercedes-Benz and Cummins have been revealed
Further details of the global strategic partnership on medium-duty engines between Mercedes-Benz and Cummins have been revealed after both parties have reached an agreement and created the framework or the arrangement.
Cummins will establish an engine production facility in Mannheim at the current Mercedes-Benz site with production expected to begin in the latter part of the decade.
Under the strategic partnership, Cummins will invest in the further development of the medium-duty engine platform and its global production and delivery starting in the second half of the decade for Daimler Trucks & Buses. Daimler Truck AG will no longer invest its own funds in the further development of its medium-duty engines for the Euro VII emissions standard.
“We are very pleased that we were able to conclude the negotiations for a framework agreement with Cummins so quickly. The cooperation makes engine production at the Mannheim location ready for the future and strengthens our competitiveness at the same time. We will develop joint solutions, always keeping the interests of our customers, employees and the company in mind,” said Martin Daum, chairman of the board of management at Daimler Truck AG and a member of the Board of Management at Daimler AG.
“We are pleased to sign this agreement as we move forward in collaboration to provide the medium duty engine systems for Daimler Trucks and Buses in global markets,” said Tom Linebarger, Chairman and CEO, Cummins Inc. “Our partnership is a terrific opportunity for both companies to be more competitive, drive global innovation, expand offerings to customers and reduce emissions. We are looking forward to working with Daimler on this and exploring other potential opportunities to grow our respective companies.”