eTechnician to Streamline Delivery of PowerSpec Information to Cummins Engines

    MANCHESTER, N.H.--Oct. 28, 2001--NEXIQ Technologies (OTCBB: NEXQ) today announced that eTechnician(TM) will streamline the delivery of PowerSpec feature and parameter settings to Cummins, Inc. engines. Cummins PowerSpec platform is a Web-based service used by truck dealers, distributors and owners to create a custom program that establishes the features and parameters for Cummins engines, based on their vehicle application and fleet specified objectives.
    By including eTechnician as a value-added service to PowerSpec, Cummins will enable wireless distribution of programming files directly to trucks. PowerSpec allows for the use of a single configuration on one or multiple truck engines equipped with electronic systems to tailor feature and parameter settings. With eTechnician, this can be done regardless of location.
    "The Cummins PowerSpec application of eTechnician will extend the capability of the service to increase operating efficiencies for fleet managers," stated John R. Allard, NEXIQ Technologies chairman and CEO. "In addition, eTechnician fulfills the industry-wide need for diagnostic and command and control systems that do more to solve fleet issues remotely and electronically."
    eTechnician is a real-time, remote, wireless command and control solution delivered through an Application Service Provider (ASP), enabling the remote monitoring, diagnosis and reprogramming of commercial vehicles, regardless of location.
    "At the heart of PowerSpec is the ability for fleet managers to custom spec engine performance," stated David Clark, Cummins marketing manager. "eTechnician is enabling the consistent configuration of vehicle fleets by taking advantage of the latest in wireless communications. As a result, eTechnician will provide greater operating efficiencies to PowerSpec users and, ultimately, continue our commitment to customer support."
    eTechnician will be available to Cummins PowerSpec customers in February 2002.

    About Cummins Inc.

    Cummins Inc., headquartered in Columbus, Ind., is the world's largest producer of commercial diesel engines above 50 horsepower. The company provides products and services for customers in markets worldwide for engineers, power generation and filtration. Cummins reported sales of $6.6 billion in 2000. Press releases by fax may be requested by calling News on Demand (toll-free) at 888-329-2305. Cummins home page on the Internet can be found at www.cummins.com.

    About NEXIQ Technologies

    NEXIQ Technologies (OTCBB: NEXQ) is focused on advanced diagnostic and telematics solutions that provide seamless information and operations management capabilities to the commercial and automotive vehicle industry. NEXIQ Technologies is headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire with significant operations in Sterling Heights, Michigan, and Coralville, Iowa. (www.nexiq.com)