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14MNJanuary 2012 TECH FILEThe current plan is to offer prototype engines by 2013; limited production in 2014; and full production in 2015. Linebarger explained that thecompany announced plans forthe platform at this time toallow potential users and designers to build the engineinto future project plans. While the full commercial avail- ability is still several years away, Cummins already has its first customer in the rail sector. The new 4,000 hp (2983 kW) QSK95 is a 95-liter, 1200 to 1800 rpm, 16-cylinder engine, with single-stage quad turbocharging and high-pressure fuel injection. It is designed ready to meet EPA Tier 4 low-emissions regulations taking effect in 2014. Beyond this, the QSK95 ? which is just the first engine in the platform envisioned to include V12 and V20 versions ? offers flexibility in power configurations for propulsion, auxiliary, genset and diesel electric applications, and with ratings from 3200 hp to 4000 hp (2386-2983 kW), the QSK95 is targeted to areas of traditional medium speed engine dominance, specifically tugs, inland waterway tow- boats, offshore support vessels, passenger transport, dredges, short sea cargo and coastal tankers. Cummins also intends to design and offer natural gas powered ver- sions of the engine, as it projects that by 2020 thirty per- cent of high hp engines will benatural gas powered. Cummins is projecting the unit a contender in the medi-um speed world given several key factors, including theadvantage of a lower capital cost, a more compact installa- tion and exceptional fuel effi- ciency. Other advantages include easy integration with Cummins C Command Elite Premium and Elite Plus class-approved panels. Command instrument panels include a selection of monitoring and display options tohelp operators enhance engine operations and manageoperating costs by logging critical operating parameters such as engine load, duty cycle, speed and fuel consump- tion, while providing diagnostic and prognostic capabili- ties. The QSK95 meets IMO Tier II and EPA Tier 3 emissions standards with fuel injection and clean combus- tion technology. Eventually, and for those operating in highly regulated ECA?s, the QSK95 will lead the way for- ward for 4000 hp (2983 kW) marine engines to achieve EPA Tier 4 emissions using Cummins own exhaust after treatment systems, its Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system which literally is designed to allow the user to remove the mufflers and install the SCR. Arguably, Cummins has thought of everything, so you won?t have to. Hoping to build on this year?s record of $18b in sales, Cummins has put in motion an aggressive growth plan of 15% per annum with a target of $30b in sales by 2015. The Hedgehog will be a key component in that plan. MN#1 (1-17):MN 2011 Layouts 1/6/2012 10:08 AM Page 14