MAN has recently started production of its new 13-litre D30 diesel engine at its Nuremberg facility in Germany, marking the final generation of diesel engines to be manufactured at the plant. This move comes after over a century of diesel engine production at the site, as the company shifts its focus towards electrification.
A significant investment of €250m has been made to support this initiative, with €220m allocated to the Nuremberg plant and an additional €30m designated for crankshaft production at MAN’s Salzgitter facility. The new D30 engine, developed in collaboration with Traton Group brands, is designed to offer improved fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions.
As the largest standard engine in MAN’s portfolio, the new D30 engine will be used to power the 40-tonne MAN TGX and TGS semi-trailer tractors. The production facility is expected to employ around 160 people and has a production capacity of up to 50,000 engines per year.
The introduction of the D30 engine serves as a bridge between traditional combustion engines and MAN’s future electrified powertrains. It coincides with the company’s planned start of battery series production at the same facility in the coming months.
When combined with MAN’s PowerLion driveline and aerodynamic enhancements, the new TGX model equipped with the D30 engine achieves an average 5% improvement in fuel efficiency compared to its predecessor, leading to a corresponding reduction in CO2 emissions. The D30 replaces the previous D26 and D15 engine series and will be available in six power variants ranging from 380 to 560 horsepower, with torque outputs between 2,100 and 2,800 Nm.
MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp emphasized the company’s commitment to delivering emission-free vehicles to customers by 2030. He stated, “In Nuremberg, we are therefore investing in both technologies, making the location future-proof and putting it on two strong legs. This is how we secure employment.”
In addition to the new engine production, MAN has partnered with energy provider E.ON and its subsidiary E.ON Drive Infrastructure to expand the charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles in Germany and Europe. This collaboration further demonstrates MAN’s dedication to advancing sustainable transportation solutions.
Overall, MAN’s investment in the new D30 engine production highlights the company’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability as it navigates the transition towards alternative propulsion technologies in the transportation industry.
