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How do they differ? 1. Location, location, location. Hurricanes form over the warm waters in the Atlantic Basin as tropical cyclones. Because tropical cyclones get their energy from the latent heat released from warm ocean waters, they are born with a warm core. Nor’Easters form when cold dry air from the north meets up with warm moist air from the south – creating a clash of air
Cummins Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger today argued forcefully for free trade, maintaining tariffs and other protectionist steps won’t serve American workers in the long run. “I know that Cummins and our 2,500 U.S. suppliers – small, medium or large – we can compete with anyone,” Linebarger said during a panel discussion on trade and American competitiveness sponsored by the Business Roundtabl
Cummins Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger will participate in a panel discussion on trade and American competitiveness Tuesday in Washington, D.C. (U.S.A.) that will be live-streamed online. The hour-long panel, which starts at 9 a.m. (March 20), includes U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, who will also make keynote remarks at the event. Former U.S. Sen
“Can you do a project to look at barriers and enablers to have more women in the engineering function?” That was the question posed to Anne McLaren and other Cummins engineers dedicated to improving the representation of technical women at Cummins. That project led to the Cummins Technical Women’s Initiative, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2017. The goals of this initiative are to at
Cummins has been grounded since its founding in the belief that wherever the company operates, it will leave communities stronger than it found them. Building more prosperous communities isn’t just better for the people living in them, it’s better for the company’s business and society at large. Now Cummins is helping to empower a global community that needs support – women and girls. “Cummi
The leader of Cummins’ Electrified Power business said this week customers are best served by a company offering a broad portfolio of products so they can choose the power solution that works best for them. “Different solutions meet different needs,” Julie Furber told the Green Truck Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana (U.S.A.). “…We believe (offering) a variety of solutions is the way to go.” T
Cummins’ Connected Diagnostics™, a telematics feature enabling the company to communicate with its engines to recommend actions when a system fault occurs, has received a major customer service award. Frost & Sullivan, a global research and consulting firm, has awarded Cummins and Connected Diagnostics its prestigious 2017 North American Customer Value Leadership Award for “exceptional cust
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
Accelera™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc. [NYSE: CMI], will unveil a fully electric, ultra-low-floor axle engineered to improve accessibility, efficiency and performance for modern city buses. This latest innovation in sustainable transit technology will be on display at Busworld, Oct. 4-9 in Brussels, Belgium. “We’re excited to introduce our newest eAxle s
Cummins Drivetrain & Braking Systems, a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicles announces the new ProTec Independent Front Suspension (IFS) system, specifically designed for buses and coaches. As seen for the first time at the Busworld event (Brussels, 4-9 October 2025, stand 810), the new product is designed to be a “drop-in”
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global leader in power technology, announced today its selection for a $2.1M grant from the Centralia Coal Transition Grants Energy Technology Board to support the continued development and testing of hybrid haul truck systems at the Proving Grounds – Centralia (PGC) in Washington State. The funding, which will support activities through 2027 – including technology deve
The first to market application of Cummins Valvetrain Technologies’ High Power Density® (HPD®) engine brake will be on Cummins’ new X10™ engine destined for heavy and medium-duty vehicles , serving vocational, regional haul or transit bus fleet customers. The X10 engine is part of Cummins’ HELM™ fuel-agnostic engine lineup, where it replaces both the L9 and the X12 engines. The 1
For Jacob, a Graduate Engineer at Cummins Turbo Technologies, the journey from student to full-time engineer has been one of growth, collaboration, and purpose. After completing a one-year placement with Cummins, Jacob returned just two months ago as a graduate engineer—and he’s already making an impact. “What I enjoy most is the collaboration,” Jacob shares. “I get to work across different
Meet Tom B., General Manager at Cummins Inc., whose career journey is a testament to growth, curiosity and a deep passion for the engines that power the world. Tom’s journey began 18.5 years ago when he was working for a small Cummins dealer. “I started doing minor work on Cummins engines and fell in love with the product,” he recalls. That passion led him to pursue a career at Cummins. T
When it comes to power technology, the future is shaped by the decisions we make today. In this episode, Kim sits down with Tara to explore what sustainability really means for Cummins and why it’s more than a buzzword. It’s a strategy. A mindset. A movement. Together, they unpack Cummins’ Destination Zero strategy, circular economy principles, and the role design plays in build
What’s it like being an intern at Cummins? Here’s a hint: it’s not about coffee runs or simply note-taking. In this episode of Power Onward, Kim sits down with Josie and Mason from the Global Brand Team to talk about the real work, impact and growth that happens when young talent gets a seat at the table. From leading global calls to updating websites and creating brand content, these two ar
Sometimes the spark for a lifelong career begins in the most unexpected places. For Suman S., it was a hobby course in electronic circuits that sparked a fascination with how technology could solve real-world problems. That early curiosity inspired her to pursue a master’s degree in electrical engineering, where she deepened her expertise and gained a global perspective on innovation and collabora
Batteries do more than store energy. They’re reshaping how the world is powered. In this episode of Power Onward, Kim sits down with Aaron to discuss the role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the global energy transition. From commercial buildings to remote islands, Aaron explains how this all-in-one technology brings cleaner, smarter power wherever it’s needed. Learn
Picture a future where building a zero-emissions vehicle feels as simple as snapping together LEGO bricks. That’s the mindset Accelera by Cummins is bringing to clean energy, offering flexible solutions that meet customers wherever they are in their transition to smarter, cleaner power. In this episode, Kim and Kat get hands-on with the idea of building electric power systems li
Tommy R., a Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) student at Cummins, is turning a lifelong passion for mechanics into a promising career. Since joining the company in 2022, he has brought a strong work ethic and a collaborative spirit to every project he’s part of. Before coming to Cummins, Tommy built his mechanical skills through roles in appliance installation and automotive repair. His enthu
Cummins Inc. is constantly seeking ways to improve the efficiency of fleet service and maintenance events. We know that time spent waiting for repairs can impede a customer’s ability to complete their job on time. Longer downtimes can trigger a ripple effect of delays across the entire fleet. What is Cummins’ Optimized Diagnostics? Cummins’ service tools, such as Guidanz®, QuickServe® Online
The shift to cleaner, sustainable fuel alternatives has become more critical than ever as countries and industries work to combat climate change. Broader adoption of renewable diesel is a key part of Cummins Inc.’s effort to provide customers with the widest range of lower-carbon fuel alternatives for their powertrains through our Destination Zero strategy. Let’s dive into what renewable diesel
With the advancement of connectivity and telematic technologies, the way customers care for their powertrain is changing. Vehicle service was often reactive – components were only repaired when they broke. Today, maintenance is predictive, increasing efficiency, maintenance accuracy and fleet performance. Such improvements are not only translating to increased uptime but also significant cost savi
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) launched a new 15L diesel engine for the Off Highway market at Intermat 2024. This new product is displayed alongside a wide range of Cummins off-highway technologies on Booth 5a D063 at Intermat, in Paris, France April 24-27, 2024. The Next Generation X15 diesel engine maintains reliability and reduces operating costs, while delivering reduced emissions and improv
There are a lot of things to consider when purchasing a new truck for your fleet or business. You may have considered common decisions like lease or buy, or day cab or sleeper. Have you thought about how your truck will be connected? Engine connectivity, also referred to as telematics, is crucial for every new truck in your fleet. It gives you helpful tools for anticipating service needs, maxim
The commercial transportation industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the global push to reduce emissions. In parallel, our customers and fleet operators are trying to achieve more sustainable operations through improved fuel economy and efficient performance. As fuel technologies evolve, it is crucial to understand how Electronic Control Units (ECUs) will evolve to support
Digital technologies are transforming the world. In our personal lives we are growing used to interacting with connected devices every day in our homes, cars, and at work. Today, many new cars come with digital features that improve safety, increase efficiency, and bring new levels of convenience to our everyday lives. Commercial vehicles are no different, with digital fleet management t
