TATA DAEWOO Commercial Vehicles chose FPT Industrial as the preferred engine supplier for the launch of the new “the CEN”, an innovative semi-trailer truck formula designed to have a strong impact on the South Korean domestic market.

Presented in December with an impressive virtual show available on live webcast, the CEN - whose name means "The Strong" in Korean and whose initials means "Complete, Efficient, Needs" in the rest of the world - is powered by a Euro Dynamics 45 engine from FPT Industrial, selected for its unique characteristics of superior power, torque, torque reserve, overall efficiency and full compliance with non-EGR emissions regulations.

Launched in 3-, 4- and 5-ton versions, the CEN is a truck with an unmatched blend of power, efficiency, versatility and safety - exactly what customers and markets need. Among its many extraordinary features, the first 8-speed automatic gearbox, fully air brakes, air suspension seats and LED DRL stand out, all of which contribute to creating an unforgettable driving experience.

Available in two versions with 186 or 206 hp, the Euro Dynamics 45 engine from FPT Industrial is a member of the renowned NEF family of engines, sold worldwide for all kinds of applications - road, off-road and marine - at a rate of 100,000 units per year.

The Euro Dynamics 45 offers up to 21% more power and up to 23% more torque compared to its competitors in South Korea. Its unique and patented EGR-free HI-eSCR after-treatment system not only meets the highest emissions standards, but also provides several substantial benefits, including improved breathability - the engine breathes only fresh air and not hot and dirty recirculated gas. , optimized size and installation - without EGR the cooling circuit is smaller and easier to house - greater reliability - the entire cooling circuit operates at lower temperatures - and, thanks to passive regeneration, particulate filter change intervals diesel up to 150,000 km.

"For FPT Industrial it has been a great honor and pride to be part of the launch of this important product in South Korea," says Alessandro Del Bue, Key Account On-Road for FPT Industrial. "The CEN will undoubtedly be a strong benchmark for the entire South Korean transportation industry, and its undoubted success will further consolidate our position and boost our market share in the country."