DETROIT, June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Detroit Diesel Corporation today
announced that it will offer a new Series 60(R) heavy-duty diesel engine to
the Australian market in order to meet the country's emissions
certification standards -- ADR 80.1 -- which take effect January 1, 2008.
In order to meet the heavier loads, higher vehicle speeds and higher
ambient temperatures as a result of hauling freight across Australia, the
company has placed a significant amount of effort in its design and testing
for this unique and demanding environment, which for the first time, will
include extensive in-country testing that is already underway. The standard
displacement on the engine will be 14-liters. Initially, the engine will be
available with 500 hp and 1,850 lb-ft.-torque with additional ratings to
follow.
"We're excited to be able to bring the most technologically advanced
engine to the Australian market," said Carsten Reinhardt, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Detroit Diesel Corporation. "We have designed
and tested this new engine for the parameters of this particular market so
we are confident it will satisfy our Australian customers. We recognize
that we have a very loyal following for our engines in Australia, so we
wanted to make sure that we brought a completely brand new engine to this
market. Detroit Diesel's Series 60 engine has always been the benchmark for
fuel economy and I am pleased to say we intend to maintain this position."
Some of the features of the new engine include:
Addition of Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) --
The addition of EGR will dramatically reduce NOx formation by routing a
measured amount of exhaust flow to the cylinders to lower combustion
temperatures. Because coolant is the system's lifeblood, Detroit Diesel has
enhanced the water pump for greater output to meet the additional demands
of the environment in Australia, as well as changed to a partial-flow
stream inside the EGR cooler. Detroit Diesel has been using EGR since 2000
and has put nearly 200,000 EGR engines into service worldwide. DDC is
recognized as the world-leader in the design and use of EGR systems for
heavy-duty diesel engines.
Detroit Diesel's next generation electronic control system (DDEC VI) --
The Series 60 set the benchmark as the first fully electronic
heavy-duty diesel engine to be used in Australia. Now Detroit Diesel raises
the bar with the sixth generation DDEC VI management system. The system
employs a more powerful microprocessor, increased memory and enhanced
diagnostics. DDEC VI is capable of monitoring and managing all engine
functions. DDEC VI is a key part of the strategy to achieve greater
operating efficiency, cleaner exhaust emissions and leverages all of its
best features from past generations of the system.
New Turbocharger Technology --
Engine performance starts with low-end throttle response. The new
Series 60 uses an electronic variable geometry turbocharger that
automatically -- and precisely -- adjusts its boost across the operating
range, delivering quick lift on the low-end, where turbo lag would
otherwise occur.
New Fuel Injection System --
The new fuel system, which adds to the performance and cleanliness of
the engine, includes dual solenoid Electronic Unit Injectors that provide
exact fuel metering and enable independent injection pressure control.
Additionally, the system features a redesigned harness for more robust
performance and greater accessibility, as well as new technology that
enhances performance and reduces emissions.
ADR 80.1 is governed by the Australian Transport Advisory Council
(ATAC), which is comprised of federal and state transport ministers who
meet twice a year to agree to adopt certain emissions and safety standards.
Detroit Diesel Corporation is a leading manufacturer of on-highway
heavy- duty diesel engines for the commercial truck market. The company
offers a complete line of engines from 170 to 515 horsepower for the
on-highway and vocational markets. Through its corporate headquarters in
Detroit, Michigan, Detroit Diesel is engaged in the design, manufacture,
sale and service of these products, in addition to supporting alternative
and hybrid engine strategies for the commercial truck marketplace. Detroit
Diesel is a subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler and part of the Freightliner
group of companies.
SOURCE Detroit Diesel Corporation
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Liane Bilicki of Detroit Diesel Corporation,
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