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Shell Starship 3.0, one of the most aerodynamic tractor-trailers on the road, has moved beyond test routes and into the high-performance world of INDYCAR. It now serves as a key member of the racing series’ transportation fleet. Powered by the Cummins X15N™, the cleanest heavy-duty natural gas engine on the market, Starship 3.0 is demonstrating that natural gas technology is not just a re
A picture can sometimes tell the story. Just ask Tara Johnson, Cummins North America On-Highway X10 Product Manager. From medium to heavy-duty applications, Cummins’ 10-liter workhorse has been engineered to take on a wide range of demanding work with greater efficiency and far less emissions than its predecessors. Johnson’s visual, or elevator pitch as she calls i
As more truck engines using alternative fuel enter the market, including the Cummins X15N, more repair shops are weighing their options for providing indoor service in a properly outfitted facility. There is good news for technicians who often work outdoors to be code compliant for gaseous truck service. Getting techs indoors means deciding between converting an entire garage to
Fleets and owner-operators have long known that extending oil change intervals can lead to significant cost savings and environmental benefits. The challenge they have faced has been to accomplish this safely, without risking engine health or adding maintenance headaches. Cummins has made that easier than ever thanks to years of testing coupled with data-rich analytics. Cummins’ latest engine a
For nearly 20 years, biodiesel has been approved by Cummins for use in its on-highway diesel engines. Cummins’ iconic workhorse, the X15 diesel, is approved to run up to B20 which contains up to 20% biodiesel mostly obtained from soybeans. Fleets and owner-operators using biodiesel in the X15 have long-enjoyed greater lubricity, lower emissions and higher cetane values over conventiona
There comes a point when technology can prove less than convenient. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that drivers of passenger cars have grown weary of a growing number of buttons and on-screen options. They want less, not more to deal with when driving down the road. Driver retention survey experts at WorkHound have reported the same for tractor-trailer drivers. They re
A historic turnout at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Anaheim, California has been met with a big showing of natural gas trucks powered by Cummins new X15N. For the show’s 14th year, Class 8 trucks equipped with the Cummins X15N natural gas and diesel engines have outnumbered their zero-emission counterparts. According to organizers, at least six trucks equipped with th
Improving fuel economy in a heavy-duty diesel engine while lowering emissions is no small feat. For decades engineers have been aiming to achieve the combination knowing customer motivations to run cleaner for more miles per gallon. That’s what makes Cummins 2027 X15 such a stimulating topic among engineers, fleet owners and maintenance managers who know the interests all too well.&nbs
While hydrogen engines have gotten substantial support abroad for slashing emissions, including nitric oxide (NOx), there remains potential for progress for the clean technology’s acceptance in the U.S. A new collaboration of leaders in a variety of sectors has set out to change that. Cummins has become one of the founding members of the Hydrogen Engine Alliance of North America (H2EA-NA)
The Cummins Inc. 2027 X15 with Cummins’ fully integrated powertrain is ready to perform as the company’s most efficient heavy-duty diesel engine yet while lowering emissions. The savings on fuel and maintenance practices result in overall lower total cost of operation compared to the current model. The video below reveals how changes in the fuel and oil systems, combustion and aftertreatment al
In addition to improved fuel economy and reduced emissions, Cummins Inc.’s 2027 X15 is also easier and less costly to maintain than prior heavy-duty diesel engines from the iconic engine manufacturer. As part of the Cummins HELM™ platform, engineers worked hard to offer innovative solutions to meet future regulations. Cummins achieved that while offering up to 7% improvement in fuel economy when u
Hydrogen trucking got a big boost from the release of two new fuel tanks designed to take on some of the toughest jobs on the road. Cummins Inc. partner NPROXX recently revealed two 700 bar pressure vessels that the Dutch company announced are “set to revolutionize the transportation industry, driving the transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources.” Derek Kiesler, Direct