Advanced diesel engines are some of the most fuel and energy-efficient options in the market, but those are just the beginning of their advantages. Some of their advantages are emotional. For a hundred years, people have been firing up a diesel engine to start their work day. But the environmental impact of that economy is now under increasing regulations. Innovative aftertreatment systems and cut
What is a diesel engine's lifespan? Diesel engines are robust machines that have longer lifespans than you might expect. The lifespan of an average diesel engine is anywhere from 400,000 miles to 1,000,000 miles, while the average lifespan of a gas engine is around 200,000 miles. Why is that? Diesel engines are designed differently from petrol engines, meaning they have more room within the eng
When switching to natural gas engines, there are many different aspects to consider. Safety is an absolute priority for engine and vehicle manufacturers, distribution and transportation companies, and end-users. Natural gas engines are a safe technology Natural gas engines and diesel engines have relatively similar architectures. The decades of knowledge Cummins Inc has accumulated des
For over 30 years, the Columbus Mid-Range Engine Plant (CMEP) has built the heavy-duty diesel engine for pickup trucks and coated it in a rust-preventative. In 2021, this coating was eliminated, making manufacturing cleaner for the popular engine. Despite how sophisticated a painted Cummins Inc. diesel engine may look, painting engines hasn’t always been for the dashing looks, cool style, and f
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced the addition of the new PowerCommand® B-Series transfer switches to their North America product line. Consisting of 1200 amps to 3000 amps bypass-isolation transfer switches, the development of this product continues Cummins commitment to offer dependable, innovative, holistic power capabilities. “Development of the PowerCommand® B-Series allows Cummins to fur
As wildfires, floods, and rising temperatures become more frequent, the need for sustainable, environmentally friendly solutions in manufacturing grows. With stricter regulations and EPA industry standards, it’s important for OEMs, fleets and customers to know their products, diesel engines to hydrogen engines, are manufactured with a smaller carbon footprint. Here are five key ways CMEP’s sust
Today, Cummins Inc. announced it will showcase the next generation of integrated powertrain and digital connectivity at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s annual meeting and transportation exhibition. This marks the first time that leading fleet professionals from across North America will see a fully-integrated Cummins powertrain: engine, transmission, axle
Global power and technology leader Cummins (NYSE: CMI) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider Trackunit , have announced plans to combine their expertise leveraging advanced engine insights to minimize downtime for construction customers. The combination of the engine expertise from Cummins with Trackunit’s ability to deliver harmonized and actionable insights will help drive tim
Natural gas powers more than 175,000 vehicles in the United States and 23 million vehicles worldwide. It’s an ideal alternative to gasoline and diesel for heavy and medium-duty applications. These include freight-hauling trucks, buses, and garbage trucks. Natural gas engines provide horsepower, acceleration, and cruise speed comparable to conventional fossil fuel engines. This fuel can also replac
Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and Arsenal Technical High School local business, government, education and community leaders celebrate the launch of Cummins TEC: Technical Education for Communities in Indianapolis. Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity (CARE), a U.S. strategic community initiative, supported the Cummins TEC team as they selected Indianapolis, and other U.S. cities to expa