Welcome to the era of smarter, cleaner power
When the power goes out, small business owners are at enormous risk. Not only do they have to factor in lost revenue from fewer working days, but also lost inventory, lost data and, if the company ships products, lost reputation. Power outages from winter storms could translate to thousands of dollars lost from your bottom line. Is your business prepared for the possibility of a power outage lasti
Cummins has a long history in the generator business. With the roots of that business put down in Minneapolis, Minnesota, we know cold weather. We also know our customers rely on us to keep their power on and heat running no matter what Mother Nature throws their way. Since 1995, there have been an average of 19 blizzards per year and countless snowstorms in the United State alone. J
Cummins engineer Trent Berardi was in trouble. Usually frigid Fargo, North Dakota (U.S.A.), was too warm. With his team ready for two-and-a-half weeks of testing Cummins' X12 engine under extreme winter conditions, Berardi had to quickly find cold temperatures close enough to his base in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.A.), to stay on time and budget. Then he got the good news: Idaho Falls, Idaho (U.S.A
One of the newest icons of Istanbul has again turned to Cummins for a complete standby power system. After providing the standby power in the first and second phases of the 42 Maslak building project, Cummins Turkey has now delivered the power for the third phase, in the form of 2 x Cummins C1675D5A generator sets together with master panel and fuel tank. Cummins Turkey also perf
Cummins Inc. announces the new RS125 and RS150 in the QuietConnect Series, now ranging from 13 kW up to 150 kW to back up homes and small businesses of various sizes and power requirements. The 125 kW and 150 kW models will be available in early January 2018, just in time for the winter storm season. Every year during winter storm season, hundreds of thousands - sometimes millions - of people lose
Following the first edition of a redesigned Cummins Application Engineering Training Program, Part 2 - Mechanical Design was delivered by the Sales Application Engineering team in Daventry, UK, from 27th to 30th November 2017. In total, 22 people from across Cummins European distributors and dealers attended the course. The first edition of Part 1 - Product Selection, was deliver
The Lake Michigan Chapter of the 7x24 Exchange hosted an event on Dec. 7 at the Gibson Electric & Technology Solutions headquarters in Downers Grove, Illinois (USA). Over 100 data center end-users, consulting engineers and contractors gathered for the information sharing and networking event, in which Cummins participated on a panel with other industry manufacturers and service
In 2017, Cummins took a number of steps outside product development to reduce its carbon footprint and improve the environment. Here's a quick look at five key ones: 1. PROMOTING LOW-CARBON ENERGY In August of 2017, Cummins announced it had entered into an agreement enabling a northwest Indiana (U.S.A.) wind farm to expand so it can produce enough low-carbon power for the
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will soon begin an important step toward its goal of a zero-emissions bus fleet by 2030. Starting in early 2018, Metro will begin taking delivery of up to 395 Cummins Westport L9N natural gas engines. The engine's exhaust emissions will be 90 percent lower than the current Environmental Protection Agency limit for NOx, a key c
Cummins received high marks in a trio of rankings released in December. The company finished 25th in Newsweek's 2017 Green Ranking of U.S. companies, 45th on the Forbes-JUST Capital list of the Just 100: America's Best Corporate Citizens, and 94th in the Wall Street Journal's Management Top 250, all released separately. The Newsweek ranking, released Dec. 7, assessed the
In 2017, Cummins hit a number of important milestones in producing the cleanest, most fuel efficient products. Here's a quick look at five key ones: 1. The start of production of the X15 engine In early 2017, full production started on Cummins' new X15 engines featuring a host of advances designed to improve fuel efficiency and performance as well as uptime for long haul use. Custo
Cummins Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger said in an interview with POLITICO that the benefits to business of the tax cuts recently passed by the U.S. House and Senate could be offset by losses if President Trump pulls the country out of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). "I'm excited about the growth that could come from tax reform, and I think that withdrawing from NAFTA could hav
At AfricaCom, Cummins showcased the most reliable power generation technology for telecoms. Held 7-9 November 2017 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa, attendees were invited to learn how Cummins' hybrid solution is smarter than other power solutions available in the market, with a lower total cost of ownership and backed by the strength of a global service network.
Cummins engineers Shashikant Moore, Eric Nordstrom and Dan Priem recently collaborated on an article explaining the design behind the new QuietConnect Series. The article "Home Standby Generators... Engineered for the Engineer" appeared in the September/October issue of Electrical Line Magazine and can be read here. Based in Canada, Electrical Line Magazine is a bi-monthly electr
Here are five things to remember: 1.WHILE ELECTRIFICATION HAS TREMENDOUS PROMISE, IT'S NOT THE ANSWER FOR EVERYONE RIGHT NOW That's why Cummins has pledged to first bring to market an all-electric powertrain for buses and delivery vehicles by 2019. We believe electric vehicles make the most sense in urban areas where the drive ranges are shorter and the vehicles can more easily be recharged.
November 11 has become a special occasion in recent years in China, known as Singles' Day. Chosen because there are four characters of "1," symbolizing a single person, this celebration of singlehood originated on university campuses in the 1990s and spread to mainstream culture, particularly exploding in the year 2011. Among other festivities, Singles' Day has become the world's biggest online sh
A business in a remote rural part of Andalusia, southern Spain has started using a Cummins generator set to power the transfer pumps, decanters, hoppers and presses it uses to turn the residue from olive oil production into a byproduct. Like the residue it comes from, the byproduct is called "orujo." The making of the orujo oil has long been a regional tradition. Now a 500 kVA C550 D5 open generat
Once everything was in place, the Cummins R2.8 fired up on the first try and has been cruising down the road ever since. In fact, anyone curious about what it takes to install a R2.8 Turbo Diesel can check out the installation guide on our Repower page. This patina'd Jeep has been everywhere from off-roading during Ultimate Adventure 2017 to the floor at the SEMA Show. During its numerous adven
In May 2023, global power technology leader, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced their first partnership in the EV Charging solutions space. Today, Cummins is announcing the expansion of their partnerships in the EV charging solutions space to include written agreements with OpConnect, Autel, and The Mobility House, as well as an expanded range of offerings as part of our original partnership with
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global power solutions leader, has announced the global release of its updated PrevenTech® platform at Bauma 2025. Cummins PrevenTech is an integrated engine reliability and performance solution for miners. This technology combines real-time remote monitoring, advanced predictive analytics and 24/7 Cummins expert support to ensure Cummins engines operate at peak perf
Listen on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Ingredients aren't just for cooking-they're for powertrains, too. Imagine the perfect blend of components coming together to create not just a vehicle, but a cleaner planet. In this episode, we talk about how each component, from turbochargers to emission solutions, plays a pivotal role in this narrative
Zach F.'s journey at Cummins is more than just a job-it's a family tradition. As a third-generation Cummins employee, his career is built on a foundation of legacy, leadership, and passion for innovation. From his early days as a Project Engineer to his current role as Site Logistics Operations Manager at the Charleston Turbo Plant, Zach's dedication to both his team and the company's mission is e
Vignesh V.'s path to Cummins is rooted in a lifelong curiosity about how things work, particularly in the world of automobiles. "I was always fascinated by airplanes and automobiles while growing up. I was always curious about how they worked," he recalls. "My interest in automobiles piqued during my graduate studies. I took part in an exciting inter-university competition. This experience solidif
Listen on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Barbie's dreamhouse isn't just pink, it could be green, too. Imagine a world where clean energy powers everything, from electric cars to entire cities. That future isn't as far away as it seems, and Accelera by Cummins is leading the charge. In this episode, Kim N. and Kat D.G. explain h
Listen on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube The food we buy, the goods we use, the products we rely on, none of it just appears. Behind every shipment, every truck on the road, and every delivery is a network of people making it happen. In this episode, Kim N. chats with Sydney H. to talk about the human side of trucking. They explore how
Listen on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube The cloud isn't floating in the sky. It's a massive network of data centers storing and processing everything we do online. From streaming music to running AI, it all relies on an unseen infrastructure powered by enormous amounts of energy. In this episode, Alijah L. and Kim N. uncover the realit
Listen on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube When the game is on the line, every second counts. But what happens when the lights go out? From towering scoreboards to seamless mobile payments, power is the unsung hero of every stadium experience. Without it, the action stops, and the fan experience crumbles. In this episode, Kim N.
Listen on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Concerts are all about the music, the energy, and the experience. But what about everything that makes the show possible? From tour buses to massive stage setups, there's an entire unseen world behind live events. In this episode, Kim N. and Drew B. explore how concerts are powered in ways most peo
Cummins Inc. is constantly seeking ways to improve the efficiency of fleet service and maintenance events. We know that time spent waiting for repairs can impede a customer's ability to complete their job on time. Longer downtimes can trigger a ripple effect of delays across the entire fleet. What is Cummins' Optimized Diagnostics? Cummins' service tools, such as Guidanz®, QuickServe® Online
The shift to cleaner, sustainable fuel alternatives has become more critical than ever as countries and industries work to combat climate change. Broader adoption of renewable diesel is a key part of Cummins Inc.'s effort to provide customers with the widest range of lower-carbon fuel alternatives for their powertrains through our Destination Zero strategy. Let's dive into what renewable diesel
With the advancement of connectivity and telematic technologies, the way customers care for their powertrain is changing. Vehicle service was often reactive - components were only repaired when they broke. Today, maintenance is predictive, increasing efficiency, maintenance accuracy and fleet performance. Such improvements are not only translating to increased uptime but also significant cost savi
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) launched a new 15L diesel engine for the Off Highway market at Intermat 2024. This new product is displayed alongside a wide range of Cummins off-highway technologies on Booth 5a D063 at Intermat, in Paris, France April 24-27, 2024. The Next Generation X15 diesel engine maintains reliability and reduces operating costs, while delivering reduced emissions and improv
There are a lot of things to consider when purchasing a new truck for your fleet or business. You may have considered common decisions like lease or buy, or day cab or sleeper. Have you thought about how your truck will be connected? Engine connectivity, also referred to as telematics, is crucial for every new truck in your fleet. It gives you helpful tools for anticipating service needs, maxim
The commercial transportation industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the global push to reduce emissions. In parallel, our customers and fleet operators are trying to achieve more sustainable operations through improved fuel economy and efficient performance. As fuel technologies evolve, it is crucial to understand how Electronic Control Units (ECUs) will evolve to support
Digital technologies are transforming the world. In our personal lives we are growing used to interacting with connected devices every day in our homes, cars, and at work. Today, many new cars come with digital features that improve safety, increase efficiency, and bring new levels of convenience to our everyday lives. Commercial vehicles are no different, with digital fleet management t
