Welcome to the era of smarter, cleaner power

 Cummins is embracing the opportunity to be part of the solution addressing climate change by pursuing reductions in greenhouse gases (GHGs) from both the company's internal combustion engines and new technologies. President and Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Rumsey pointed to Cummins' Destination Zero initiative, the company's strategy to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 in

What's next? For most people, it's simply a question. For Chitra Bhagat, however, it's her passion and her job description. Chitra currently serves as Solutions and Technology Leader for the analytics organization. "I sit under the analytics and artificial intelligence group. It's kind of a niche area in data. These days everyone is talking about artificial intelligence, machine learning, smart da

Cummins Powers Women unites leaders and employees around the world in finding solutions to gender inequality in our communities, reinforcing Cummins' commitment to the advancement of women everywhere. Recently, Cummins Powers Women hosted a town hall for employees featuring Mary Chandler, Vice President - Community Relations and Corporate Responsibility, moderating a panel with Tom Linebarger, Cum

The equipment used to make masks at the Columbus Engine Plant in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), has been sold to a Black businessman in nearby Indianapolis, who plans on creating a disability-friendly employer producing masks beyond the immediate response to the pandemic. "This sale created a new Black American manufacturer," said Helena Hutton, Senior Director of Cummins' Center of Excellence for S

Commercial vehicle fleet managers face a dizzying array of options when it is time to replace or upgrade vehicles. One question that fleet managers often ask is whether there are any good fuel options available to their business besides diesel or gasoline. Alternative fuels, including natural gas, have grown in popularity in recent years due to their broad appeal. Considering a full or partial swi

Reducing air pollution generated by commercial vehicles is one of the many benefits of natural gas engines. Nested in a valley in the French Alps, the town of Chamonix is known for breathtaking vistas of Mont Blanc, for being the birthplace of modern mountaineering, and, unfortunately, for its terrible air quality. Emissions from passing vehicles are to blame. The town sits by a major road tunnel

From tractor trailers and transit buses to delivery trucks and terminal tractors, fleets have traditionally relied on diesel engines to provide the torque, reliability and durability needed by heavy-duty commercial applications. Natural gas engines, however, have emerged as a great alternative to diesel. Drivers, mechanics, and fleet managers appreciate natural gas engines for a variety of reasons

When it comes to natural gas engines, there are a range of frequently asked questions about the cost, practicality, and feasibility of integrating natural gas into commercial fleets. There are certainly preparations that need to be considered, but the learning curve to implement natural gas engines is not as steep as people may think, especially in comparison to the benefits of natural gas in tran

Long-term power outages can be both inconvenient and expensive, disrupting your family's comfort and safety. While every power outage is different for each homeowner, costs can add up to a surprisingly large amount. Plus, if you work from home or have a home business, in addition to any physical damages, you may have to endure the cost of lost work, productivity or wages. Before you invest in a

On Friday, April 22, more than 100 students from Central Middle School and CSA Lincoln Elementary in Columbus, IN met with Cummins engineers around a 2020 Blue Bird All American Electric Type D School Bus, with an 84-passenger capacity; a Kenworth T680 with a Cummins ISX12N near-zero emissions natural gas engine; and a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia Semi running on a Cummins X15 Efficiency diesel engi

News of the X15N has since generated significant interest and excitement in the North American heavy-duty truck market. So much so it was named one of the Top 20 New Products of 2022 by Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT). Award Criteria & Eligibility The 2022 Top 20 Awards were chosen by a three-person panel of the trucking industry's most experienced editors, with the help of a panel of fleet re

This goal is focused on waste minimization through material efficiency, the company's biggest water and waste footprint in the value chain. It's such a big challenge because there are thousands of parts in Cummins' broad range of product offerings, which power everything from trucks, trains and marine vessels to construction equipment, farm machinery, generators and more "You're really talking

Watch Cummins Business Director for Energy Management Solutions, Wissam Balashe's interview with the Editor in Chief, CSE Magazine - Amara Rozgus here. In this insightful conversation, Balashe discusses what Consulting-Specifying Engineer's (CSE) are requesting OEM manufactures for while designing energy solutions. He spoke in depth about the work done by Cummins Power Generation to meet these nee

Article Highlights Cummins Inc. is providing proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems to Scania for use in 20 fuel cell electric heavy vehicles (FCEV) Scania’s existing battery electric vehicle platform will be used to integrate Cummins’ fuel cell systems The 20 fuel cell electric trucks will be delivered to HyTrucks in 2024 as part of the jointly created initiative in the Nether

While every patent starts with an innovative idea, Cummins leaders say many factors go into the granting of a global patent.  "Every patent starts with a novel idea that is tied to a company innovation and developed through the engineering and IP (intellectual property) processes," said Dale Davis, Cummins' Chief Intellectual Property Counsel and Deputy General Counsel. "Those innovations

As a summer intern at Cummins in 2019, diversity and inclusion really impacted Darryl and made him "more than ecstatic" to accept a full time offer. "Just during that summer internship, I learned a lot about the company: what the culture is like, how things work, how people interact with each other in the work environment. All of them were very positive experiences and I really enjoyed it and I lo

Cummins' broad portfolio of technology leading power solutions also includes turbochargers designed and manufactured by Cummins Turbo Technologies to power low emission natural gas engines for the medium- and heavy-duty engine markets. This is the second part of our series that will highlight two other key elements that contribute to the success of Cummins' natural gas turbochargers.  1. A

Cummins' technological leadership in developing Holset® turbochargers for diesel power solutions is well documented, but some people may be surprised to learn about Cummins' leadership in designing turbochargers for low emission natural gas engines. While investment in cleaner technologies seems to be a relatively recent trend for many, Cummins Turbo Technologies (CTT) has been designing and manuf