Cummins Launches On-Highway Engine Website

    COLUMBUS, Ind.--April 3, 2002--Cummins Inc. today announced the launch of a new website designed to provide customers with key information about Cummins on-highway product line which will meet the October 2002 emissions standards.
    The site, www.tougheststandards.cummins.com, features a downloadable video and brochure describing the benefits of cooled exhaust gas recirculation and variable geometry turbocharging, as well as links to the latest articles and news releases describing Cummins progress toward meeting the October 2002 emissions regulation deadline.
    Cummins announced earlier today that its ISX engine is the first heavy-duty engine to be certified by the Environmental Protection Agency to the 2.5-gram NOx+NMHC standard. It is also the first of a number of engines in the Cummins product line which will be certified during the next six months.
    "This site is designed to enable an exchange of information and create a place for customers to locate the latest factual information about Cummins on-highway product line," said Tom Kieffer, Cummins executive director, marketing. "We want to create a dialogue within the industry about our experience with this proven engine technology, and how Cummins approach provides the best solution for customers at these new emissions levels."
    A global power leader, Cummins Inc. is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service electrical power generation systems, engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration and emissions solutions. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (USA), Cummins serves its customers through more than 500 company-owned and independent distributor locations in 131 countries and territories. With 24,900 employees worldwide, Cummins reported sales of $5.7 billion in 2001. Press releases by fax may be requested by calling News on Demand (toll-free) at 888-329-2305. Cummins home page can be found at www.cummins.com.