Rudolf Diesel and Clessie Cummins have many things in common. The most notable being their desire to find efficient solutions to problems with one goal in mind – making the world a better place. The invention of advanced diesel engines has continued and will continue to shape our world. With organizations like Cummins at the helm, advancements in diesel technology will undoubtedly propel us all in
Over the years, the Columbus Engine Plant (CEP) has become home to the manufacturing, research and development of multiple Cummins Inc products. From battery packs and electric driveline components to heavy duty machining of heads and blocks for the X15 engine, the plant tackles it all. It’s become home to the Light Duty Tech Center (LDTC) for research and development for light, medium and heavy-d
The activities range from a river cleanup in South Africa and a community engagement event at a dam along a river in India, to an oil recycling project in Turkey and an education program reaching students in Brazil. “Our company and employees work diligently to be better stewards of this increasingly important world issue,” said Scott Saum, Program Manager for Cummins Water Works, the company e
As the world celebrates World Water Day today (March 22), the company has established 2030 goals in both areas that are part of Cummins’ PLANET 2050 environmental sustainability strategy. In the company’s plants and operations, PLANET 2050 includes the 2030 goal of reducing absolute water consumption by 30%. The strategy also establishes the 2030 goal of producing net water benefits that exceed
Accelera™ by Cummins, a business segment of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), will supply a 90-megawatt (MW) proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer system for Varennes Carbon Recycling’s (VCR) plant in Quebec, Canada – a key step in advancing North America’s green hydrogen economy. For the full press release, please visit the Accelera by Cummins newsroom. Launched on March 8, 2023, Acceler
E-waste is the world’s fastest-growing domestic waste stream, according to the United Nations; yet, less than 18% of electronics are collected and recycled. Community recycling days are helping to change that by limiting what ends up in landfills, incinerators and other means of waste disposal. Once a year, however, Cummins Inc. provides the place, manpower, and funding to oversee the proper, safe
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) confirmed its commitment at Con Expo to playing a major role in the hydrogen economy as part of its Destination Zero initiative and recent launch of Accelera by Cummins, a new brand unveiled last week representing a quickening pace of bringing zero-emissions solutions to market. “Cummins has developed leading power solutions for over a hundred years, and we continue to
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) showcased its new fuel-agnostic 15-liter engine platform with hydrogen, natural gas and advanced diesel engines offering low-to-zero carbon fuel capability. The next generation engine is designed to accelerate the decarbonization of heavy-duty off-highway applications. “Cummins’ all-new platform takes internal combustion to a new level, capable of meeting future u
Today at Con Expo Con Agg, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) reaffirmed the company’s commitment to reach net-zero emissions from its products and business by 2050. This will be achieved by focusing on two key areas: Advancing internal combustion engine technology while reducing carbon emissions without impacting operations, weight, or uptime Building the broadest combination of zero-emission
Global power and technology leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today announced the launch of Accelera by Cummins, a new brand for its New Power business unit. Accelera provides a diverse portfolio of zero-emissions solutions for many of the world’s most vital industries empowering customers to accelerate their transition to a sustainable future. The launch of Accelera is a significant step f
The company released new statistics on the program as it celebrates both the fifth anniversary of Cummins Powers Women and International Women’s Day March 8 with a range of activities both inside and outside the company. “I am so proud to work for a company that believes in advancing women everywhere,” said Mary Chandler, Vice President of Community Relations and Corporate Responsibility at Cum
As wildfires, floods, and rising temperatures become more frequent, the need for sustainable, environmentally friendly solutions in manufacturing grows. With stricter regulations and EPA industry standards, it’s important for OEMs, fleets and customers to know their products, diesel engines to hydrogen engines, are manufactured with a smaller carbon footprint. Cummins Inc.’s Columbus Mid-Range