China Yuchai LNG engine wins fuel economy award

China Yuchai International said that trucks equipped with its YC6K12 diesel and YC6K13N liquid natural gas engines won first place in their categories at a truck fuel economy competition held in Beijing.

The YC6K12 diesel and YC6K13N engines are produced by Y&C Engine a joint venture of China Yuchai’s main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company  with Shenzhen City Jiusi Investment Management and Jirui United Heavy Industry a company jointly established by China International Marine Containers and Chery Automobile.

The YC6K13N engine has the highest torque power among similar-sized gas engines. By utilizing lean-burn technology, it reduces average energy consumption by 25% compared with a diesel engine of comparable size and power. This 13-liter engine uses 0.8kg/ton of fuel per 100 kilometers. It is compliant with Euro V emission standards.

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Press Release; Image: China Yuchai