FPT Industrial’s XCURSOR 13 wins alternative engine award
November 12, 2024
FPT Industrial, based in Turin, Italy, has announced that its multi-fuel, single-base engine XCURSOR 13 has been named the inaugural winner of the Alternative Engine Award by Powertrain International. The award is said to recognise XCURSOR 13’s versatility and adaptability to different fuels, characteristics considered vital in keeping internal combustion engines viable on the path to decarbonisation.
“We are proud of this important achievement for our XCURSOR 13,” stated Daniele Pozzo, Head of Marketing & Product Management at FPT Industrial. “Winning the first edition of the Alternative Engine Award confirms that the decision to invest in a multi-energy approach is the right one. The XCURSOR 13 is a key player in this strategy, given its multi-fuel versatility and the possibility of seeing it play a leading role in both on-road and off-road applications. The great work done in the development and constant updating of the engine makes it certain to play a key role also in the future, ready to meet market demands and changes.”
The XCURSOR 13 is designed to run fuels ranging from diesel and natural gas – including biomethane to provide net-zero emissions – to hydrogen and renewable fuels. Because of its compatibility with a wide range of market requirements and different vehicle installations, FPT states that its XCURSOR 13 is a primary contributor to achieving CO2 emissions targets, one of the most significant parts of the company’s decarbonisation programme, which is based on a multi-energy approach and driven by the end goal of providing its customers with the best ready-to-install products.
Starting from a common core and based on an improved 13 l engine architecture to meet current CO2 reduction targets and be ready for future regulations, the latest versions of the XCURSOR 13 cover multiple segments and on- and off-road missions, combining high performance with reduced weight and fuel consumption, extended durability and reduced TCO.
Fabio Butturi, Editor at Powertrain International, commented, “It’s no surprise that FPT Industrial has received the inaugural Alternative Engine Award. Their electronic management systems trace back to the early days of common rail development. As a pioneer in natural gas applications, FPT Industrial has introduced the CURSOR X, which serves as a manifesto for the multifuel concept. The XCURSOR 13 features a shared crankcase and many common components, allowing for the optimal selection of a diesel, CNG, or hydrogen head tailored to specific applications.”
