Foton introduces Blue Energy Euro-4 turbo-diesel engines
Published Feb 15, 2018 04:05 pm
Text and photos by Eric Tipan
From left: Hon. Cesar Sarmiento, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation; Milo Gaw, Foton International; and Rommel Sytin, Foton Philippines resident.
Not long after the government upgraded the Philippine National Standard for automotive diesel fuel to Euro-4 emissions standards, Foton Philippines immediately followed suit and launched two new compliant turbo-diesel engines.
Products of their 12-year collaboration with engine-maker Cummins, Inc., Foton Motor Philippines proudly unveiled the ISF (Interact System F) technology that has been developed for light commercial applications like pickups, vans, utility vehicles and even trucks.
The key feature to the ISF design is advanced thermal engineering, allowing the engine to deliver high torque and power, even at high temperatures, without the need for large cooling packages. This makes it lighter and more cost-effective.
To reduce noise, harshness and vibration while also increasing durability, ISF engines come with a stiffer block, composite oil pan and valve cover, and a rear gear train.
It also comes with several advanced features including an Electronic Control Module for load control, a high pressure common rail system, a wastegated turbocharger developed by Cummins Turbo Tech, a new engine filtration system and more importantly, emissions technology that allows it to meet Euro-4 standards.
Because of its architecture and performance, the Cummins ISF engines have been classified as the lightest and strongest engine in their displacement class.
Branded locally as Blue Energy, ISF will be found in the new 2.8L and 3.8L Euro-4 engines to power a select lineup of SUVs, commercial vehicles and light commercial vehicles (LCVs).
As a light duty unit, the ISF 2.8L can produce 109 and 131-PS at 3,600 RPM with torque of 280-Nm at 1,400 RPM. Max output is 163-PS at 3,600 RPM and torque of 360-Nm at 1,800 RPM.
Going heavy duty, the ISF 2.8L brings the RPM down to 3,200 with an output of 131 and 150-PS, and torque of 310-Nm at 1,600 RPM and 360-Nm at 1,800 RPM respectively.
The ISF 3.8L only has three output specifications: the base being 143-PS and 450-Nm of torque; mid-level at 156-PS and 500-Nm of torque; and the top-spec produces 170-PS and a whopping 600-Nm of torque.
At the launch, Foton Philippines revealed that the Blue Energy engines will be available in the all-new Thunder A/T pickup, the Toplander A/T SUV, Toano and Traveller vans and in the various trims of the highly popular light duty truck, Tornado, including the newly launched, Tornado M4.2C.
“The company has always been committed to providing exceptional product lines through scientific and technological innovation. Blue Energy is a continued expression of this promise — a product of earnest R&D that serves up a host of benefits such as power, durability, reliability, efficiency and clean operation,” said Foton Motor Philippines President, Rommel Sytin.
From left: Hon. Cesar Sarmiento, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation; Milo Gaw, Foton International; and Rommel Sytin, Foton Philippines resident.
Not long after the government upgraded the Philippine National Standard for automotive diesel fuel to Euro-4 emissions standards, Foton Philippines immediately followed suit and launched two new compliant turbo-diesel engines.
Products of their 12-year collaboration with engine-maker Cummins, Inc., Foton Motor Philippines proudly unveiled the ISF (Interact System F) technology that has been developed for light commercial applications like pickups, vans, utility vehicles and even trucks.
The key feature to the ISF design is advanced thermal engineering, allowing the engine to deliver high torque and power, even at high temperatures, without the need for large cooling packages. This makes it lighter and more cost-effective.
To reduce noise, harshness and vibration while also increasing durability, ISF engines come with a stiffer block, composite oil pan and valve cover, and a rear gear train.
It also comes with several advanced features including an Electronic Control Module for load control, a high pressure common rail system, a wastegated turbocharger developed by Cummins Turbo Tech, a new engine filtration system and more importantly, emissions technology that allows it to meet Euro-4 standards.
Because of its architecture and performance, the Cummins ISF engines have been classified as the lightest and strongest engine in their displacement class.
Branded locally as Blue Energy, ISF will be found in the new 2.8L and 3.8L Euro-4 engines to power a select lineup of SUVs, commercial vehicles and light commercial vehicles (LCVs).
As a light duty unit, the ISF 2.8L can produce 109 and 131-PS at 3,600 RPM with torque of 280-Nm at 1,400 RPM. Max output is 163-PS at 3,600 RPM and torque of 360-Nm at 1,800 RPM.
Going heavy duty, the ISF 2.8L brings the RPM down to 3,200 with an output of 131 and 150-PS, and torque of 310-Nm at 1,600 RPM and 360-Nm at 1,800 RPM respectively.
The ISF 3.8L only has three output specifications: the base being 143-PS and 450-Nm of torque; mid-level at 156-PS and 500-Nm of torque; and the top-spec produces 170-PS and a whopping 600-Nm of torque.
At the launch, Foton Philippines revealed that the Blue Energy engines will be available in the all-new Thunder A/T pickup, the Toplander A/T SUV, Toano and Traveller vans and in the various trims of the highly popular light duty truck, Tornado, including the newly launched, Tornado M4.2C.
“The company has always been committed to providing exceptional product lines through scientific and technological innovation. Blue Energy is a continued expression of this promise — a product of earnest R&D that serves up a host of benefits such as power, durability, reliability, efficiency and clean operation,” said Foton Motor Philippines President, Rommel Sytin.