HISTORY
Source:
Cummins Power Blog
Toyota
Motor Corporation is launching a new line of high-tech, high-end
boats, the Ponam-35, and has tapped Cummins Onan to supply the
boats’ on-board generators.
The
innovative, powerful Ponam-35, announced in September, is
designed for pleasure cruising and fishing. It uses two 4.5 L V8
diesel engines sourced from the Toyota Land Cruiser. The boat
features proprietary control technology for easier list
correction and Toyota Drive Assist to enable mooring and casting
off using a single joystick. The hull is made with a
high-strength aluminum alloy, which ensures higher rigidity,
strength, durability and fracture resistance, as well as reduced
stress and vibration. The Ponam-35 starts at around $765,000.
Each
Ponam-35 boat comes equipped with a 9.0 kW MDKBL generator from
Cummins Onan. This model is part of the Quiet Diesel (QD)
Series, the first marine generator sets with self-monitoring
capability and networked communications.
Ken Uemura
from Communication Science Corporation (CSC), Cummins Onan’s
official distributor in Japan, commented that “CSC is hoping the
integration of the two premium brands will be a driving force of
the marine boat industry not only in Japan but also in oversea
market.”
Michael
Jones, General Manager of Cummins Onan Asia said that “The
Ponam-35 is loaded with innovative high-tech features, and our 9
kW MDKBL generator fits that environment very well. We are
delighted to be working with Toyota Motor Corporation on this
exciting new venture.”
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