GM Powered Solutions Debuts Smarter Engine Control Module for 6.6L Gas Engines
General Motors' new engine control module for 6.6-liter heavy-duty gas engines aims to simplify customization for commercial vehicle builders while ensuring reliability.
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What Happened
GM Powered Solutions (GMPS) is GM's unit providing propulsion systems for marine, industrial, off-road, and on-road commercial applications. It leverages GM's high-volume powertrain expertise to offer reliable, proven hardware that customers can tailor to their needs.
- Reliable power for heavy- and medium-duty on/off-road fleets
- Dependable marine propulsion for boat builders and OEMs
- Tough, consistent performance for industrial equipment
- Customers reverse engineered ECMs to fit unique applications, a costly and time-consuming process
- New ECM comes with GM-approved base calibration pre-loaded, ready-to-run, reducing development time and field issues
The new ECM is designed for 6.6-liter heavy-duty gas-powered engines used in on-road commercial vehicles. It is customizable for different jobs, from last-mile delivery to heavy construction, but with less development time and fewer surprises. Customers also benefit from GM's global Customer Care and Aftersales network for parts and service support.
Why this matters
Commercial vehicle builders often modify engines for specific jobs, which can be costly and complex. GM's new pre-calibrated control module reduces development time and errors, making it easier to get dependable power for tasks like construction or delivery.
Terms in This Story
- ECM
- Engine Control Module, the computer that manages engine performance
- Base engine calibration
- Pre-set parameters for engine operation to ensure basic performance and compliance
- Propulsion system
- The engine and drivetrain components that move a vehicle or vessel
- OEM
- Original Equipment Manufacturer, a company that makes parts for use in another company's product
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