Believe it or not, landfills have a key role to play in the transition to renewable energy. Landfills are no longer just disposal points, but rather, they can be the starting points for new energy sources. This article will take a deeper look into how landfill waste is turned into renewable natural gas, and how landfills are becoming valuable energy resources. Why and how do landfills play a ro
The future of our planet depends on a decarbonized economy. At Cummins Inc., we believe the path to zero emissions involves both developing advanced internal combustion engines which can be deployed today, and innovating zero-emission solutions in markets where the infrastructure is ready. Cummins estimates that advancing both ways will contribute to 1.4 gigatons of cumulative carbon reduction. Th
With the two new industry leading natural gas generator sets introduced to the market, Dennis Tarr, a Sales Application Engineer, shares his expertise in the power systems industry and at Cummins Inc. Learn more about these products here. 1. In your opinion, how has the standby natural gas power systems market changed in the past decade? With more people being interes
Have you ever heard the phrase, “doing more with less?” Advanced diesel engines are specifically engineered to minimize fuel emissions while also achieving optimum performance through high torque and horsepower. There are thousands of applications for advanced diesel engines, from buses and trains to agricultural equipment, mining, boats, and barges—all these and more run on diesel. As global emis
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
As part of Cummins’ efforts to introduce its customers and Cummins Inc. employees to the two new natural gas generators, the C175N6B and C200N6B, Cummins is pleased to share this interview with Akshay Suresh, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer at the Cummins plant in Fridley, Minnesota (U.S.). Learn more about these products here. 1. What has been your favorite p
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
Cummins Inc. is excited to introduce two new natural gas generators, the C175N6B and C200N6B, to our customers. These additions use the same QSJ8.9G engine platform as the C125N6 and C150N6 natural gas generators which are popular among various industrial applications. In North America, the market for natural gas generators has been increasing over the past few years. Environmental concerns
Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announces the addition of 175kW and 200kW natural gas standby generator sets now ready to order for North American customers. These two new generator sets are a part of Cummins continual investment in new and sustainable technologies as part of Destination Zero, the company’s strategy to reach zero emissions across its products. “The new 175kW and 200kW natural g
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
Natural gas engines from Cummins can offer considerable longevity and reliability when properly maintained – so much so they are lasting decades and counting. Between 2008 and 2009, more than 3,730 Cummins B Gas Plus natural gas engines were procured through OEM partners Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland and delivered to the National Capital Region of India. Deployed into the Delhi transport
There are over 23 million natural gas vehicles in the world, including over 175,000 in the United States. Of these, 64% of all on-road fuel used in these vehicles in 2021 was renewable natural gas (RNG), according to industry trade group, NGV Americas. That percentage increases in California, where it’s 98%. Unlike regular natural gas, RNG is not obtained from fossil resources and constitutes a ca