Aytek Yuksel

Internal combustion engines using traditional and alternative fuels are an integral part of life in all parts of the world. They are almost universally used in motor vehicles of all kinds, in power generation, and more. Traditionally, internal combustion engines run on liquid fuels. These fuels are distilled from petroleum. Think gasoline, diesel, kerosene or heavy fuel oil.  What are alte

October 29, 2021

Many businesses have made it a priority to reduce their carbon footprint. Multiple ways to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are available to business owners.  One is to purchase carbon offsets—pay someone else to reduce emissions on your behalf. Another is to use less energy, for example, have employees travel less often, or by improving the energy efficiency of a building. Using low-

October 28, 2021

What is power-to-x? “Power-to-x” refers to a series of techniques and pathways allowing to convert, store and utilize renewable electrical energy. Power-to-x is specifically applicable when there is an excess of renewable electricity produced from solar or wind resources. Rather than be wasted—the specific industry term for this is “curtailed”—the excess electricity is used productively. The “x

October 26, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been aggressively reducing diesel engine emissions over the last 25 years, and Cummins Inc. has committed to developing the technology to meet these requirements. These regulations have been embraced within the oil & gas industry, as the sector continues the journey to reduce its environmental impact.  The EPA’s latest Tier 4 final emission

October 20, 2021

Utility grids and microgrids have a lot in common. Both serve the same function—to provide electrical power to consumers. Both are subject to the same constraints—ensuring that electrical generation and electric load are equal at all times. Their components, however, are different.  Microgrids are at a much smaller scale than utility grids and as a result include components that are accord

October 04, 2021

The stone age did not end because the world ran out of stones, and the oil age will not end because we run out of oil1. Instead the oil age will end as we (communities, companies, and governments) speed up the energy transition towards our final destination: 100% renewable energy.  In this energy transition journey there are giant steps we all celebrate, such as the increased use of green

September 29, 2021

A microgrid is a small electricity grid where electricity is produced, distributed and consumed. Microgrids can be independent from the main grid or connected to it. They can be large enough to serve an entire island, but small scale microgrids serving a single campus or industrial facility also exist. Three factors have made microgrids an increasingly popular option within the power generation

September 23, 2021

Microgrids are small-scale electricity networks. They are power systems which both generate and distribute electricity. Some microgrids are connected to the main electricity grid; others are not connected by choice or because there is no main electricity grid to connect to.  Modern wide-area electricity grids are vast interconnected systems consisting of millions of electricity consumers a

September 23, 2021

Microgrids are not fundamentally different from wide-area grids. They support smaller loads, serve fewer consumers, and are deployed over smaller areas. But microgrids and wide-area grids have the same job within the power generation eco-system, distributing electricity, and the same constraints, perfectly matching generation and load at all times.  Microgrids existed before anybody used t

September 23, 2021

Is dependence to electric power the Achilles heel for businesses against the emerging cybersecurity threats?  Cybersecurity threats to electric infrastructure continues to be a top-of-mind topic for many business executives. From healthcare and data center facilities to commercial and industrial buildings, businesses depend on electric power to continue their operations. Moreover, this dep

August 23, 2021

Get the most out of your RVing experience with smart devices and products. Your home is already a hub for smart devices, and now it is time for your RV to be a mobile hub. Safety, utility management, wellness monitoring, smart appliances, and smart entertainment; do you have one of these smart devices at your home? These are the five smart device categories that are most popular among households.

July 30, 2021

Many might think of their newest gadgets when it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT). Meanwhile, the industrial and commercial applications of IoT surpass its consumer applications. In fact, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and security are the four sectors that lead others when it comes to where the IoT devices are1. At Cummins Inc., we make our partners’ challenges our challenges; make th

July 19, 2021