“ICEs as the bridge of energy transition”. Behind FPT Industrial XCursor 13, awarded as Alternative Engine of the Year

At the end of 2024, FPT Industrial has been awarded the first Alternative Engine Award by the Powertrain International editorial platform, belonging to our publishing group. Namely, the award went to the XCursor 13, “thanks to its design and specifications”, as stated by the Jury.

The ceremony was held in Bologna (Italy) during the EIMA International exhibition. “We see internal combustion technology as the bridge of the energy transition. The design of the Alternative Engine Award requires a common crankcase and almost all its components. Ideally, it should run with all the following fuels: diesel, HVO and biodiesel, CNG/LNG, hydrogen. The AEA must be an agnostic, flexible and multifuel engine platform”, stated FPT Industrial during the awarding ceremony itself. These statements perfectly fit the features of the FPT Industrial XCursor 13, which stands out as a key component of the newest models of the IVECO S-Way heavy-duty trucks, introduced by the Italiana truck makes at the end of 2024 in Barcelona.

The Alternative Engine Award in the words of FPT Industrial

In Barcelona, Andrea Abbà, FPT’s product marketing manager, made this comment after the official presentation of the engine platform. “Reducing fuel consumption was our North Star. To stick to this input, we revolutionized the engine starting from the very engine block, whose material changed from cast iron to compacted graphite iron. We also implemented a new valve actuation system to maximize braking power, which allows vehicle engineers to avoid fitting a retarder on many applications. We resized the crankshaft and used connecting rod journals and crankpin journals of a smaller diameter; plus, we added an electronically controlled dual flow ball bearing turbo, which optimizes air flow and thus also fuel consumption. The common rail pressure gets from 2200 to 2500 bar. We also made variations to the Peak Cylinder Pressure, raising it to 250 bar. The diesel and gas consumption is around 9/10% less compared to the MY 2019.”

Daniele Pozzo, Head of Marketing & Product Management at FPT Industrial, added: “We are proud of this important achievement for our XCursor 13. 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 leading role in the future, ready to meet market demands and changes.”