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The unprecedented 2020 hurricane season has battered the southern and eastern edges of the United States week after week. Although many beach towns have plans in place to keep damage to a minimum, sometimes mother nature strikes harder than anticipated.  The Florida panhandle experienced this recently when Hurricane Sally stalled over the Pensacola area for nearly 12 hours. Locals had been

Global power leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) gave participants of the Genoa International Boat Show their first look at the new Onan C-Power QSB7E generator for the recreational marine market. The new product is available in both 50 and 60 Hz models, with output of up to 195 kWe.   “We understand that luxury yacht manufacturers face growing demands for comfort and peace of mind,” said Mich

In an effort reduce the likelihood of wildfires in California, power companies are planning power outages when weather conditions appear to be dangerous. In the event of extreme temperatures and high winds, California residents can expect that there may be a planned power outage. With the frequency of planned power outages increasing, homeowners in California are calling for more informati

Cummins (NYSE:CMI) has announced the addition of two new Digital Master Controls (DMC) to their suite of PowerCommand® power system paralleling products. The new DMC2000 and DMC6000 will complement the already-existing DMC8000 by offering integrated control solutions that meet market demand for a wide range of site designs where the completely customizable DMC8000 exceeds site specifications. The

D.W. Onan was a devoted family man who spent much of his spare time with his three children, teaching mechanics at the Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and being extremely active in the local community. Onan treated his employees as family, never failing to remember their first and last names, and could be seen on any day with his sleeves rolled up and in the thick of the wo

Much like Clessie Cummins, D.W. Onan was a man of humble beginnings. Born in Moorhead, Minnesota (USA) on July 4th, 1886, D.W.’s love for mechanics came from his father, a railroad worker who enjoyed tinkering with things around the house. After his father’s death, D.W. dropped out of high school at 14 to support his family and started his first job at a power plant. He then briefly worked at a sk

Transportation, banking and capital markets are three very different industries with one thing in common: high susceptibility to future disruption, according to Accenture1. Transportation services are specifically unique, as the industry is currently experiencing high levels of disruption in addition to high susceptibility for future disruption.  The rail industry, a critical component of

On July 10, 1913, the United States experienced the hottest temperature ever recorded at 134.1°F in Death Valley, California. While most of us will never experience a temperature that high in our lifetimes, extreme heat still calls for vital safety measures during the summer. At Cummins, we want you to have the information available to stay safe all season long. What are the dangers of ext

Many mariners have the Great Loop on their bucket list but only a few are lucky enough to accomplish the task. Bill and Amy Denison are one of those few. With great pride, they were able to complete the 6,500-mile journey down the east coast, up the inland rivers and back across the great lakes. Their journey began on the waters of Maine and Nova Scotia. Bill and Amy cruised along the coast and

Wildfire season is no stranger to California residents.  In 2019 alone, the state experienced 6,872 fire incidents which affected over 250,000 acres of land and 732 physical structures. Even if the treacherous flames don’t make it to your doorstep, there are many other effects that could take a toll on your lifestyle. Often times wildfires and planned outages decommission the local power g

Our perception of what is safe has rapidly changed over the last couple of months, and many of us will continue to exercise varying norms of social distancing in the near future. These are expected to keep the demand for air travel and hospitality lower than usual in the near term.   Meanwhile, many turn to RVing and boating to embark on new vacation adventures while keeping their families