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For Cummins Inc. and its employees, February highlighted a full month of celebratory events recognizing Black History Month 2024 taking place at its locations throughout the U.S. This year’s theme was “African Americans and the Arts” and Cummins Black Network (CBN), one of Cummins’ 150 Employee Resource Groups, didn’t miss a beat in planning and delivering exciting activities. From art shows to he

Accelera™ by Cummins launched March 2023, achieving impressive results during its first action-packed year. The impact of Accelera continues to build momentum in supporting Cummins’ Inc.'s mission to make people’s lives better by powering a more prosperous world.  With a diverse technology portfolio for the world’s most economically vital industries, Accelera enables them to confidently sh

If you read about women who have pushed the societal narratives and have brilliantly shined to show way to others, you will find that there are some common characteristics that often emerge – resilience, perseverance, self-belief, and confidence.  We’d like to introduce you to Neha Mishra, our Technical Director, Corporate Shared Services, and Aftermarket Engineering, whose excellence chal

The transportation industry is continuously evolving, incorporating advanced technologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and minimize environmental impacts. One key technological advancement is Model-in-the-loop (MIL) testing, a process that is revolutionizing how engineers approach engine development and testing. This article explores the concept of model-in-the-loop testing and dives into t

Addressing water security is one of Cummins Inc.’s global strategic programs that continues to gain momentum as it impacts communities around the world. Cummins is pleased to announce, through Cummins Water Works (CWW) and its latest alliance with the China Women’s Development Foundation (CWDF), an extensive project plan is underway to improve water security across five regions in China. “Cummi

Clessie Cummins is known for improving existing diesel engines, creating new diesel engine designs, and setting world records for endurance and speed in trucks, buses and race cars. Perhaps not as well-known are his early endeavors in promoting the efficiency of diesel power in automotive applications. From coming up with a marketing plan promoting his Model A diesel engine in a 1935 Auburn con

In 2022, Cummins Inc. proudly celebrated the opening of a new microgrid laboratory, the Power Integration Center (PIC), at their campus in Fridley, MN. The PIC is one of the largest and most configurable microgrid testing facilities in the world. Regardless of your power system needs (hypothetical or planned), this marvel of a facility is built to test those possibilities in a zero-risk environmen

The world population has grown to nearly 8 billion people and is anticipated to reach 9 billion people by 2040. With such growth, global energy demand is expected to increase by 15% in the coming decades. 1 That means all available fuel solutions will be necessary to meet the increased demand for affordable energy. Biodiesel is one of those solutions. Today, more companies are focusing on th

As Cummins Inc. launches employee involvement activities for Black History Month, it’s also the perfect occasion to reflect upon and recognize a person who instilled so much hope and action surrounding corporate responsibility, equality and social justice in not only Cummins but in the world at large – Ambassador James A. Joseph. “Hope allows us to see beyond what is and to imagine what can and

As we enter the energy transition in the transportation industry, alternative power continues to emerge, many grounded on the technologies, designs and innovations of our existing power sources like diesel engines. Battery electric powertrains are increasingly popular, due to their zero emissions status, low upkeep costs and simplified maintenance, but not everyone is ready to switch to electric p

As the transportation industry experiences the energy transition, customers require multiple power solutions and fuel types to customize their journey toward decarbonization in a way that meets their needs today and in the future. Biodiesel is one alternative fuel customers can integrate into their fleets for immediate impact on their carbon emissions. As of 2007, all Cummins Inc. diesel engine

On Feb. 6, an alliance of some of the country’s biggest names in vehicle and engine manufacturing and supply, the Heavy-duty Leadership Group, released a joint “Statement of Principles” calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize a rule by March 31st to implement new greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The Heavy-duty Leadership Group companies, which i

Remanufacturing engines and engines parts has emerged as a keyway to improve sustainability for businesses. This article shares an overview of the process followed by Cummins ReCon® in the remanufacturing of engines and parts along with the answers to frequently asked questions about remanufacturing.  What is the Cummins Remanufacturing process? ReCon parts are those that have originate

As part of its Planet 2050 environmental sustainability strategy, one of Cummins Inc.'s goals is to create a circular lifecycle plan for every part to use less, use better and use again. The lifecycle plan for parts considers the reduction of remanufacturing waste, designing high-value components to have sufficient life for multiple use cycles, and planning for material recycling. Cummins ReCon

With financial wellness as a growing concern in many communities throughout the United States, Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity (CARE) recently expanded its collaboration with First Independence Bank (FIB) of Twin Cities to form a partnership and make available low-interest rate loans to small Black-owned businesses based in the Minneapolis – St. Paul, Minnesota, area. “It has been a great

When Cummins Inc. talent scouts attend college job fairs, they usually visit the engineering schools. Luckily for Dave W., when Cummins visited Southern Illinois University in 2010, they also decided to interview students from the automotive school.   “I got a call from my college advisor about 20 hours before Cummins showed up,” Dave says. “He knew I’d been interviewing with Honda, F

In today's market, remanufacturing of engine parts is gaining traction as an eco-friendly and economically viable option. Remanufacturing extends the lifecycle of an engine, ensuring both environmental sustainability and cost-effectiveness. This article looks at how Cummins Inc. uses remanufacturing for its ReCon® remanufactured parts and engines.  What is remanufacturing? ReCon parts

In the push towards lowering emissions, the role of remanufacturing has become more important than ever. As industries strive to reduce their carbon footprint, Cummins Inc. is focused on remanufacturing for its environmental benefits and operational efficiency. This article outlines the process followed by Cummins ReCon® in the remanufacturing of parts along with the sustainability and financial b