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The first Power Train event to be held in its new location of Daventry, UK, was delivered on 6-7 February to about two dozen industry professionals from around Europe. This also kicked off the annual Power Train series, with similar events to be held quarterly in 2018. Hosted and presented by Cummins Sales Application Engineering Europe and Russia team, Power Train is an excellent forum that Cu
What happens at CES? The Consumer Electronics Show is the debut party for all things digital. Whether you’re looking for the latest innovations in televisions, vacuum cleaners, cars, or light bulbs, CES is the place to be. And what did you see this year? Lots of improvements to technology breakthroughs that first started over the past few years, including the latest self-driving cars, connect
Despite Punxsutawney Phil predicting six more weeks of winter, Mother Nature seems to disagree with the famous groundhog -- at least so far. While the recent chill has been confined to the northern plains, crocuses and daffodils are sprouting out of the ground in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Is this a sign of an early spring? According to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, not much
The solar lights Cummins employees built using discarded plastic bottles will deliver more than illumination for villages without electricity, according to Jason Chong, General Manager of Cummins Sales & Service in Malaysia. “The most important impact is that they give hope to communities for a brighter future,” Chong said of the initiative that started in August 2017 in the Philippines
Since opening one year ago, the Baştürk Glass Factory has already seen tremendous growth. Production capacity has doubled to six lines and 600 tons of glass containers per day in the small town of Yeşilyurt, Turkey, where it employs 350 people. With this growth, the Bastürk Glass Factory has elevated to an important place in the domestic and international glass market. To meet continuous
On March 6, the biggest power event of the year begins. Explore the latest in Cummins innovative technology by visiting the Cummins stand, S3.D30, at Middle East Electricity in Dubai, UAE. On stand, experience the new Cummins virtual reality, allowing you to step inside a generator plant room. As a user, you will be tasked with connecting our complete power system to help Cummins power a
*The company was named to Barron’s first-ever list of America’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies. Cummins finished 60th in the magazine’s ranking, just behind Macy’s and just ahead of Apple. *Cummins received the highest ranking possible for its environmental and social performance from Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), a key source of information for institutional investors. This is
With a highway speed limit of 75 mph, this wide open area offers a different challenge for a big SUV. It’s almost guaranteed that there will be a strong head/cross wind. The two trucks are within a few hundred pounds of each other with different off-road optimized axle gearing, tire size, and tread. The off-road front bumpers, roof rack, and accessories on the Land Rover create a less
The morning came early - each of us immediately looked out the windows to see how much snow had fallen, and we looked to our phones to see how much was still in store. Snow was falling fast and several inches had already accumulated. It was time to log cold starts and the decision was made: we would send one vehicle straight to Denver to ensure our media guests caught their flights and the o
With our friends from Overland International and Alloy + Grit behind the wheels of the Land Cruiser and Land Rover, it was time to climb. Our media guests observed that there was no need to have the pedal to the floor winding through the 6.6% grades. Holding speed or accelerating wasn’t an issue even with our altitude of 10,000 feet and engine temperature gauge reading 190 degrees F. A
Touching down about the same time at each airport, we were each greeted with the great sight of two very clean SUV’s. Although looking very different from each other, they shared a very familiar sound under the hood. In Colorado, it was the Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 with Chandra Proffitt at the wheel. After a quick calibration check and setting up the data logger, we looped ba
“All of these issues were already prohibited in our company and supplier codes of conduct,” said Mark Sifferlen, Vice President – Ethics and Compliance. “But matters like human trafficking are so important we wanted to be absolutely clear where Cummins stands.” The policy was finalized in December 2017 after nearly a year long review and was posted on the company’s website in January. In adopti
The King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman, Jordan has doubled its capacity with the addition of an inpatient tower and outpatient building. Situated across the street from the existing center near the University of Jordan, the new facilities provide a technologically advanced, integrated space for patient care, research and education not only for Jordan’s capital city, but for the Middle East region
Metromall is a new mixed-use development in Turkey’s capital Ankara, comprising office, retail and residential spaces. A retractable roof is the first for any Ankara shopping center, and an end-to-end skylight, outdoor cafés and expansive seating and walking areas both inside and out add to the spacious, open design. There are large entertainment areas, including bowling, billiards and a cinema, a
Many major sports stadiums and arenas across North America depend on Cummins for backup power to keep players and fans safe. You can find Cummins generators at more than 45 professional and college stadiums and arenas – from Phoenix, Arizona to Miami, Florida, and as far north as Anchorage, Alaska. Here’s a look at just a few: U.S. BANK STADIUM Where better to s
Just beyond its translucent ceiling and walls, the spectacular U.S. Bank Stadium has two Cummins 60 liter diesel generators ready to go if emergency power is needed. Here’s five things to know about Cummins and its role at the stadium: 1. OUR POSITION The Cummins generators are permanent fixtures, painted to match the stadium’s dark-gray exterior. You might not even notice them walking by
When a team's starting quarterback is injured early in the season, panic ripples through the team’s fan base. The owners and coaches remain confident, though, because they know they have a reliable backup. Fast-forward to the end of the season, and that backup quarterback may even lead your favorite team all the way to The Big Game. It just goes to show, you can't underestimate the value of a grea
Here are four easy ways to better prepare yourself and your family for the next winter storm, and a short video with tips on how you can prepare for, and keep your family safe during harsh winter weather: 1. Know your risk. How prepared is your region for winter weather? How well do residents in your community drive on icy roads? Snow storms take more time to recuperate from in the south, be