Emissions Testing

Part of delivering on our brand promise of innovation and dependability to our customers is ensuring our products perform as expected throughout their intended life span. To do this, we identify and invite eligible customers to participate in various testing programs designed to study our products and their compliance with regulatory testing requirements. Our testing needs have a vast range: we test components such as turbo chargers, EGR valves, and aftertreatment systems, and this testing may require that a customer allows us to borrow an entire vehicle for a period of time.

ISC is the testing of on-highway vehicle emissions performance to allow a collection of real time data which is then reviewed and analysed to produce an overall emissions value for a set cycle in real life operation.

This gaseous emissions data is measured using Portable Emissions Management System (PEMS) equipment, to ensure the product is legally compliant within the region’s emissions certification level.

Cummins carry out testing over a 2-3 week period on vehicles that have a minimum mileage of 25,000 km.

Deterioration Factor (DF) validation

DF Validation testing, required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to validates the engine’s emissions levels at the end of the agency’s perceived useful life are similar to when it was new. as compensation.

If your engine meets the criteria we are looking for, a Cummins representative will reach out to you.

Participant compensation:

• Participants in this program will receive a new aftertreatment and potentially a new engine

In-use Verification Program (IUVP)

Your Cummins-powered Ram or Nissan pickup truck may qualify to participate in the Cummins In-Use Verification Program (IUVP).  The IUVP relies on customers’ willingness to volunteer their personal vehicles for a test period of two to three weeks. Vehicles are tested by securing the vehicle to a chassis dynamometer while the tail pipe emissions are measured. The results are reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Independent emissions studies

Cummins’ mission of powering a more prosperous world means we care about reducing our environmental impact. We maintain a deep understanding of our products through all stages of their lives. This ensures regulatory compliance in over 200 countries and keeps our brand promise of dependability to our customers. Our independent emissions studies test a broad range of the products that include, but are not limited to, products used in On-highway, Off-highway, Marine and Power Generation applications. The test article selection process varies based on the market segment, vehicle use and production volumes.

If your Cummins product is selected for one of our studies, we will work with the account team in your area to contact you directly.