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There are several great reasons why you might be considering a standby generator for your home or small business. In the event of a power outage (caused by severe weather, for example), having a standby generator helps ensure ongoing safety and comfort. And in the case of a business, the ability to reduce downtime and maintain operations is a significant advantage. Standby generators—also known

A more sustainable world is one with lower emissions. By lowering greenhouse gases (GHGs) — like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), which contribute to climate change; and oxides of nitrogen (NOx ), which contribute to ozone depletion; and particulate matter (PM), which impacts air quality — we can improve the resiliency of our lives.  Decarbonizing with renewable energy and adopting

After building its 5 millionth engine, Cummins Inc.’s Rocky Mount Engine Plant (RMEP) is continuing its long history of innovation in engine technology and manufacturing. The next stop? Building fuel-agnostic engines in their VPI Lab.  What is the VPI Lab? VPI, or value package introduction, is Cummins’ process for commercializing technology for market through the definition, design, de

Since 2007, Cummins Inc. has been a partner of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the nation’s largest association dedicated to fostering Hispanic leadership in the STEM field. Cummins is also represented on the SHPE Industry Partnership Council (IPC), comprised of more than 76 organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and multiple government agencies committed to diversit

Patricia is from a big family. She’s the thirteenth of thirteen children who grew up in Brownsville, Tenn. (U.S.). “It’s where Tina Turner grew up,” Patricia says with pride. An accounting major at the University of Memphis, Patricia first heard about Cummins Inc. through a community involvement event with her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta. It was the first time she saw a company put so much value o

Do you remember when you used to have to connect your iPhone to your computer to update it via iTunes? Or when you used to have to take your car to the dealer and have the navigation system updated with a new DVD?  Taking additional steps and time to update the software on the devices you use daily was the opposite of convenience. Now, your iPhone updates while you sleep and most people ge

Cummins Inc.'s reliable and durable technologies continue to lead the industrial, high horsepower turbocharger market. The revitalized Series 850 Holset® Turbocharger is a world-class product that meets or exceeds the unique product specifications and uptime requirements of its global customers and offers a new compressor stage that provides a more efficient and aerodynamically-focused produc

Data centers play a vital role in everyday life by ensuring we have uninterrupted access to information. They are on the rise globally, and with that comes increased focus on the environment and air quality.  As the industry strives for sustainable operations and cleaner air, both carbon and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are being reduced. Regulations are playing a major role in this shif

When Rahul was eight years old, he had an electrifying epiphany.  “During the summers, my cousins and I would go to our grandma’s house in India. Our schools always assigned a summer project, and one of my older cousins decided to build a small-scale wind turbine for his,” Rahul says. His cousin bought all the parts, set up the system and created a generator. When it was completed, curi

Fighting hunger and ensuring food access is a major challenge in many communities throughout the United States. According to Feeding America, 1 in 8 Americans face food insecurity and 13 million are children. The United States Food and Drug Administration states that nearly 20% of Black Americans live in food deserts, areas where people have very limited access to healthy, affordable foods. Cummin

This article explores the importance of reducing transportation emissions, the concept of carbon footprints, and the various strategies employed to combat climate change and achieve a net-zero future. Why is it important to reduce emissions? Greenhouse gases (GHG) are molecules that accumulate in the atmosphere and lead to global warming. GHG emissions mitigation is the act of reducing the a

Which sectors will be most affected by the energy transition? The global shift from fossil fuels to renewables is driven by concerns about climate change, air quality, and energy security. Let’s explore the basics of the energy transition and consider the challenges that must be overcome to shape a sustainable future.  What is the energy transition?  The energy transition is a glob