COLUMBUS, Ind.–Cummins Inc. recently signed an agreement with Russia-based KAMAZ for the development of electrified power solutions for a new product line of KAMAZ battery-powered vehicles.
Currently, KAMAZ is actively developing a new electrified portfolio of battery-powered trucks and buses, and Cummins continues to expand its powertrain portfolio by developing electric power systems (fully electric and hybrid type) for commercial applications.
Cummins intends to develop and supply to KAMAZ high-voltage fully electric powertrain prototypes with applications for city buses and medium-range delivery trucks. The agreement also provides for development and supply of the hybrid transmission prototype designed for KAMAZ heavy-duty trucks.
The prototypes will be tested on KAMAZ city buses, medium-range delivery trucks, and heavy-duty trucks. After tests, enhancement, and certification, the partners will consider potential market size in the product segments and define perspective of their further cooperation.