Cummins will showcase the Meritor 17Xe ePowertrain for the first time at this month’s IAA Transportation tradeshow in Hannover, Germany
The17Xe is designed for heavy-duty trucks in the 4×2 and 6×2 segment, with capacity to support 40 tonnes of gross combined weight, or more in some applications. The assembly also features a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, a new arrival to Cummins’ battery line-up.
“We are committed to bringing Cummins and Meritor electrified powertrain solutions to market as quickly as possible. We are moving faster together and are eager to talk about solutions at IAA that will move us all closer to decarbonising our industry,” said Amy Davis, Vice President and President of New Power at Cummins.
Cummins’ recent acquisition of Meritor brought with it more than 100 years of experience in drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket and electric powertrain solutions.
The company says the integration of Meritor’s people, products and capabilities in axle and brake technology will position Cummins as a leading provider of integrated powertrain solutions across internal combustion and electric power applications.
Cummins is integrating Meritor’s ePowertrain with battery and fuel cell electric drivetrains to meet the growing demand for decarbonised solutions.
Cummins’ suite of clean drivetrain options offers performance and packaging advantages to suit diverse applications across the globe, with significant benefits to heavy- and medium-duty truck and bus work cycles and ranges.
In addition to the ePowertrain, Meritor’s Power Control and Accessory System (PCAS) will be on the show floor. The PCAS is considered the “brains” of the electric powertrain and controls speed, acceleration, braking and thermal management.
Through innovative software controls it can be configured to maximise performance and overall system efficiency. Its integrated system design also reduces packaging size and integration complexity.
