Cummins Inc. celebrated the shipment of its one-millionth diesel engine for the Dodge Ram pickup Friday, highlighting 15 years of partnership with the Chrysler Group.

The Chrysler Group began offering the Cummins engine in the 1989 model year.
"We are thrilled to reach this milestone in our partnership with the Chrysler Group," said Joe Loughrey, president of Cummins' engine business. "The Cummins/Dodge combination has proven that the market for diesel power not only exists, but continues to grow in North America."
Since 1998, the diesel heavy-duty pickup market has outpaced gas-powered pickups, growing over 25%, according to R.L. Polk registrations. The popularity of the Dodge Ram has grown as well. The new 2003 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickup truck, available with the Cummins Turbo Diesel and the Dodge HEMI Magnum, recently was named Motor Trend magazine's Truck Of The Year.
Since 1989, the Cummins diesel engine has increased 91% in horsepower and 39% in torque. Today, the Cummins powered Dodge Ram 3500 has the highest gross combined weight rating (total of truck, contents and trailer weight) of 23,000 pounds.
Cummins Inc. design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems.