Dr. Wayne Eckerle, Vice President – Research and Technology, told the audience at the virtual event sponsored by the Diesel Technology Forum that initiatives such as SuperTruck II are already underway to explore increasing the efficiency of modern diesel engines and long-haul tractor-trailers. Potential innovations include advances in waste-heat recovery, engine controls, reducing engine fricti
In 2019, 90% of S&P 500 companies published sustainability or responsibility reports. In comparison, only about 20% of the S&P 500 companies had published a sustainability report in 20111. Whether you are a parent protecting the environment for your kids or a business professional safeguarding the long-term viability of your company through reduced environmental footprint, the focus on env
Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) can convert a higher percentage of a fossil fuel’s energy into power than combustion-based processes and can also use low- and no-carbon fuels such as hydrogen to generate power. The ability to do both, while producing far fewer heat-trapping gases and emissions than an internal combustion engine or a coal-burning power plant, is getting the technology plenty of a
Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) has announced the company received two federal grants totaling $4.6 million to advance commercialization of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology, which could play a critical role in helping commercial and industrial customers reduce their carbon impact while providing energy resiliency and cutting costs. SOFCs can convert fossil fuels into energy much more effici
Zephyr locomotives, named after the Greek god of wind, got everyone’s attention in 1930s with their shining stainless-steel looks and high speed. They have also re-invigorated the interest in the rail industry and became the poster child of the industry for decades. The next big transformation in the rail industry will have less to do with steel and more to do with silicon and different f
People that grew up around the water know the impact that the sea can make on someone’s lifestyle. Whether summers were spent fishing with family, wakeboarding on the lake, or cruising the ocean coast, the memories don’t fade, and those experiences can cultivate a lifelong passion. Call of the Sea (COTS) is an organization based just north of San Francisco in Sausalito, California (USA) t
Daventry, U.K. - Since its launch in March 2019, Cummins Inc.’s HSK78G gas generator installations have achieved an installation capacity of more than 80MW - equivalent to powering around 52,000 homes. With increased demand for low-carbon power generation, organizations across all industries are seeking alternative sources of energy to reduce their carbon footprint whilst providing a
Hydrogen fuel cells are recognized as a technology necessary for a carbon-neutral future. Cummins fuel cells and hydrogen technologies have already powered applications ranging from grocery trucks to the first PEM electrolyzer in the United States, and now innovation continues in passenger rail in Austria. French railway manufacturer Alstom is among the first railway manufacturers in the
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston (U.S.) and Glassdoor also found Cummins ranked No. 7 for a culture of integrity, where employees “consistently act in an honest and ethical manner,” and No. 18 for a culture of respect, where employees “demonstrate consideration and courtesy for others.” The Culture 500 study looked at more than 500 employers loosely overl
The company's historic Columbus Engine Plant (CEP) was recognized by Indiana (U.S.) Gov. Eric Holcomb for a range of initiatives to save energy, conserve water and reduce waste. The company was also named a 2021 Military Friendly Employer® for providing opportunities to veterans and their spouses. Finally, Forbes and Statista named Cummins to its 2nd Annual America’s Best Employers by State l
Global technology and power solutions leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) will provide its 5-megawatt PEM electrolyzer to enable renewable energy for the Douglas County Public Utility District (Douglas County PUD) in Washington state. The Cummins electrolyzer will be dedicated to producing hydrogen from renewable energy and will be the largest, as well as first of its kind in use by a public utility,
Think of a train loaded with 40 foot containers as long as the distance between your home and work (about 15 miles). This is what it would take to load all the pollutants avoided, thanks to the state-of-the-art technology used in Cummins Tier 4 high horsepower engines. Cummins Tier 4 high horsepower engines have recently exceeded 10 million operating hours. These engines feature state-of-the-ar