Impact of evolving customer behavior & transportation in the energy transition  

THE TRANSITION TO GLOBAL EMISSION REDUCTION

There is a global effort to reduce emissions through the development and implementation of alternative fuels; technologies that deliver lower emissions and reduce environmental impact and through the adoption of more sustainable manufacturing and supply chain practices. This article dives into efforts that involve not just the manufacturing and development of technologies, but also looking at how commercial mobility and customer behavior will evolve.

THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY

The transition to clean energy and sustainable practices will not be a light-switch event. It requires time and collaborative efforts. In the last few years, sustainability goals set by businesses have facilitated the emergence and evolution of partnerships. Cummins Inc. has partnered with multiple companies to collaboratively work on emission reduction by innovating products that deliver performance while also meeting the emission standards.

Another benefit for companies engaging in meaningful partnerships, is in dealing with the unknown technologies that emerge during this energy transition journey. This path presents a series of challenges and risks while also driving us to excel in producing innovative products. The solution lies in forming partnerships with companies that share a vision to produce products that positively impact our environment. The race towards technological advancement fuels the momentum behind the energy transition.

HOW TRANSPORTATION IS TRANSFORMING THE PROGRESS TO ENERGY TRANSITION BEYOND ELECTRIFICATION

By historical standards, the energy transition is fast-moving and but not a light switch event– it is a path to transition that will journey into different technologies beyond electric or low emission. Technologies developed in the last twenty years, like advanced diesel, have improved particulate emissions and fuel economy. These improvements have significant impacts on the environment, innovation and the economy.

In this transition, fleets will utilize the latest technologies to optimize performance and reduce emissions such as advanced engines, efficient transmissions and axles. These conversions to new technologies are expected to improve twofold: fuel consumption and emissions. The transition allows companies to find what works for them on their path to reducing emissions. In this transition, the vital impact of collaboration is paramount.

Companies that collaborate bring together a wealth of knowledge, innovation and diversity. These companies can become thought leaders, advancing the energy transition and becoming industry leaders. Collaboration exemplifies the collective effort that propels the energy transition initiative forward, making the shift towards a greener future more streamlined and manageable. Cummins Inc. looks to these partnerships to further the ambition to help along this transition and forge a better tomorrow.

For more insights from thought leaders on the transition to cleaner energy and the role of Cummins Inc. in this transition, watch our video series, The Future of Energy [Simplified].