Welcome to the era of smarter, cleaner power

Speaking at Cummins’ Annual Meeting earlier this month, Rumsey said the company is well positioned to take a leadership role on climate action, helping customers in the transition to cleaner power sources. PLANET 2050, Cummins environmental sustainability strategy, has product, facility and community goals timed to 2030 and aspirations timed to 2050. Cummins also has established Destinatio

The Cummins Inc. Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) is not only setting the standard for manufacturing top of the line engines. It’s also setting the standard for plants across the country as it makes progress on Cummins’ goal of having a net positive impact on local communities. Part of Cummins’ Planet 2050 environmental sustainability strategy and 2030 goals aim to reduce absolute water consumption

With the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge quickly approaching, the racing spirit could be felt throughout the state of Indiana this week, and one event that got kids in the community excited was Indy 500 Community Day presented by Cummins.  With more than 2,000 students participating across the city, and plenty of Cummins employee volunteers on hand to support,

Advanced diesel engines fuel many of the world’s most vital industries. Boats, barges, and semis move most products that consumers use every day. Agricultural equipment ensures we have the food and natural resources we need. Construction equipment powers our infrastructure.  But what exactly is a diesel engine? How does it work? And what are the primary parts and features of a diesel engin

In March 2020, after eight years working in various roles at Cummins, Grant joined the North America Business Leasing Team—the day the world shut down. As an account executive, Grant handles customer relationships for big-volume truck leasers like Penske, PacLease and Idealease.  "Penske has almost 100,000 vehicles with Cummins engines and claims six to seven thousand warranties per month,

Data centers are the backbone of our rapidly evolving global digital economy. With the rising demand for computing power, it's increasingly important to have reliable and sustainable energy sources. Over the past few decades, data center architectures have reflected the benefits of a sufficient and reliable power grid infrastructure. Now, they incorporate on-site battery storage and backup powe

Cummins Inc. employees are dedicated to building reliable engines for customers all over the world every day. It’s that kind of dedication that often extends beyond manufacturing plants and into volunteer work with surrounding communities and local organizations. For Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) employees, Lakewood Fire Department in Lakewood, New York (U.S.) was one such organization.  Ai

The future of our planet depends on a decarbonized economy. At Cummins Inc., we believe the path to zero emissions involves both developing advanced internal combustion engines which can be deployed today, and innovating zero-emission solutions in markets where the infrastructure is ready. Cummins estimates that advancing both ways will contribute to 1.4 gigatons of cumulative carbon reduction. Th

If there’s one thing that drives Apprentice Technician Cameron M., it’s his motivation to learn new things. Continuously.  After graduating from Mayfair High School in 2013, Cameron went to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) school with the goal of becoming a firefighter. Two and a half years in, he found the EMT work rewarding, yet grueling — 24-hour shifts were the norm — and Cameron was

Whether you realize it or not, diesel engines are integrated in the way we eat, commute, and even keep safe. With environmental regulations tightening and pressures from public concern rising, will diesel engines continue to drive our economy? If they do, are we better or worse off for it? This article will explore the way advanced diesel engines help our world today. We'll break down how the a

The 3.62 megawatt (MW) solar farm at Cummins’ Rocky Mount Engine Plant (RMEP) in North Carolina was recognized with a 2023 Better Project Award. The recognition highlights projects in the energy department’s Better Buildings/Better Plants initiative for accomplishments in implementing and promoting practices, principles and procedures around sustainable energy management. “Partners in the Bette

As the world prepares to celebrate Earth Day Saturday, here are five of the many ways the company is working to improve the environment:  PLANET 2050 Unveiled in 2019, the company’s environmental sustainability strategy includes nine goals timed to 2030 and the aspiration to completely power customer success with zero-emission products by 2050. The strategy’s 2030 goals include partneri

With the two new industry leading natural gas generator sets introduced to the market, Dennis Tarr, a Sales Application Engineer, shares his expertise in the power systems industry and at Cummins Inc. Learn more about these products here. 1.    In your opinion, how has the standby natural gas power systems market changed in the past decade?  With more people being interes

For the past eight years, Cummins Inc. employee Matthew Davis has not only been building engines, but also has organized an Easter Toy Drive at Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP). The toys are collected at the plant and donated to children at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Chautauqua hospital.    The history of the Easter Toy Drive at Jamestown Engine Plant Davis i

Have you ever heard the phrase, “doing more with less?” Advanced diesel engines are specifically engineered to minimize fuel emissions while also achieving optimum performance through high torque and horsepower. There are thousands of applications for advanced diesel engines, from buses and trains to agricultural equipment, mining, boats, and barges—all these and more run on diesel. As global emis

The diesel engine working principle was completed by the inventor, Rudolf Diesel, in 1892, and the first prototype was created in 1897. In the years following, he continued to work on improving his theory, and others soon realized the potential of this invention and started making their own versions. One of the people to recognize the importance of the diesel engine was Clessie Lyle Cummins. In 19

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