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Beiqi Foton Motor begins manufacture of Euro IV trucks

Chinese vehicle manufacturer Beiqi Foton Motor has announced plans to invest an additional ¥680m in its joint venture with Cummins over the next two years to develop China Phase V and VI (Euro V and VI equivalent) vehicles as it starts production on China Phase IV models.

The joint venture will begin production of engines for use in light-duty trucks on 10 June, according to a company spokesperson, producing ISF2.8 and ISF3.8 engines compliant with China Phase IV emissions regulations.

Tim Solso, Cummins' chairman and chief executive officer, said: "The opening of the joint venture marks Cummins' official entry into China's booming light-duty diesel market. By combining our proven technology with a strong local partner, which offers a significant OEM base for our products, Cummins is poised to significantly expand its portfolio of engine products in the important chinese market."

Called Foton Cummins Engine Company the joint venture will use technology licensed from Cummins' US operation.

This entry was written by Chris Goodfellow and posted on 9 Jun 2010
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