Welcome to the era of smarter, cleaner power

It may not be rocket science, but it can sound pretty intimidating. Electrochemistry is the lifeblood of so much technology we use and depend on every day. Everything from a blood glucose sensor to water contamination detectors and even the galvanization of steel are brought to you by electrochemistry. Electrochemical reactions power everything that runs on a battery, too - whether it's your smart

This article explains planned power outages and their causes. You can also find preparation tips for planned power outages at the end of the article.  What are planned power outages? Planned power outages are deliberate decisions made by electric utility companies to cut the power supply to residents and businesses. Most electric utility companies periodically announce planned power out

Here are the three considerations to determine when is the best time for you to invest in a whole house generator. If you know you will need it, buy it before you need it You can buy a TV or a refrigerator and begin using them the day you need it. If there is a power outage and you need to get a generator, this might take several days to weeks, depending upon the severity of the outage.

Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger said the company's new PLANET 2050 strategy includes science-based goals for products and facilities in 2030 aligned to the United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Science-based goals are designed to limit global temperature rise to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius by the middle of the century.  PLANET 2050's longer term aspira

Since childhood, Chris has had a passion for bikes and it has guided his career journey. At the age of 13, he started his first job in a bike shop, working with his hands to fix things. Since then, fixing things has been his passion. Fast forward 8 years and Chris decided to study Mechanical Engineering at University. Chris completed his 4-year degree at Derby University while maintaining his

Most successful companies have a marketing, product or supply chain strategy, but there is one more important but often overlooked area to consider when wanting to maximize profit: An energy management strategy. Today, a well-planned energy management strategy can position a company to take advantage of the recent trends shaping the energy markets. "The days of considering energy costs as a giv

Cummins will more than double the number of collaborative robots it is using by the end of 2019, further digitizing its manufacturing operations for a future some describe as the fourth industrial revolution - or Industry 4.0. At least 30 cobots will share workspace with employees at 15 different sites across the globe by the end of the year.  Collaborative robots, also known as "cobots,"

Cummins announced new environmental sustainability goals Nov. 15 to guide the company through 2030. They will have a big impact if the company's 2020 goals are any indication. Here's a quick look back:  1.    RENEWABLE ENERGY  Significant strides have been made since the company announced its 2020 goal to increase its use and promotion of low-carbon, renewable e

November 11th is a day to honor veterans around the world for their bravery and service. On Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in countries around the world, we share our gratitude for the men and women who have dedicated their time, and many their lives, to protecting our freedom. Cummins is proud to employ veterans who bring diverse skills and a spirit of service to our company an

When the Aga Khan Hospital and Medical College Foundation (Pakistan) Ltd. in Karachi required a reliable standby power system, it turned to its reliable partner in the power generation industry, Cummins, with authorized local distributor Orient Energy Systems. With rapid growth in various segments of the health sector, the foundation required more power generation for their existing powerhouse, th

Celebrating 100 years of innovation, Cummins is recognized as a global power leader and often revered as one of the most progressive technology companies in the world. Perhaps that's why Fast Company, one of the world's leading business media brands focused on innovation and technology, invited Cummins' Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), Sherry Aaholm, to speak at their annua

Cummins has powered world agriculture since our first engine was launched in 1919. As the company gears up for Agritechnica, here's a look at our history of innovation in agriculture, as well as our latest developments. The year 1919 marked the start of the Cummins Engine Company. Founded by Clessie Cummins, a 31-year-old farmer's son from Columbus, Indiana, with support from banker W.G Ir

Earlier this year Kubota unveiled its largest tractor, the 19,510 lb. (8550 kg) M8. Powered by a 190 hp (141 kW) or 210 hp (156 kW) Cummins B6.7 Performance Series engine, the M8 delivers the power and reliability that Kubota customers expect. "The M8 Series is Kubota's most powerful and advanced tractor line to date," said Todd Stucke, Kubota senior vice president of marketing, product sup

Cummins recently teamed with ESTECO to co-sponsor the Microgrid Design Competition. The competition attracted teams of engineers from 56 universities representing 15 countries around the world. As part of the competition rules, the competitors had to design the best microgrid with reduced overall costs and minimized carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. While developing their designs, the t

Drip. Drip. Drip. It may just be tiny droplets of water dribbling out of Cummins' latest innovation, but it is making a big splash this week at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV) in Atlanta. Building upon a long history of innovation and delivering industry-leading solutions, Cummins is displaying the newest development in the powertrain of choice: hydrogen fuel cell power. 

Electronics & Controls Engineering Manager Nitisha Manchanda is diligently pushing the boundaries of innovation in the Cummins Electrified Power business segment as both a leader and a mentor.  After earning her bachelor's degree in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering in 2009, Nitisha began working as a Research and Development Engineer at an analytical instruments company call

While Tom's two kids are finishing breakfast, he checks his email, then today's traffic on his phone. He listens to "Planet Money" while they drive to school before he prepares for the worst part of his commute. Tom hasn't even reached the office, but he's already utilized a service three times that most people are oblivious to - and it's not the internet. It's the data center few people see, b

Matt Cummins and his life-long friend Pete Hazel were outside of Bozeman, Montana, when the odometer on his 1999 Dodge Ram quad cab, long bed with a Cummins 5.9L ticked over 300,000. "That was exciting. It was a big deal that lasted for one mile," he said.   Hitting 300,000 was just one of many highlights of that trip, which had Matt driving cross-country in June from his home in Port