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Trusted because it’s tested.   What do sand bags, mountains, a drone and a film crew all have in common? Well, not much, except that they were all an important part of GILLIG and Cummins’ effort to illustrate the extent of the testing and validation process for the Cummins-powered GILLIG battery electric bus.   Since 2017 when Cummins and GILLIG announced the partnership to work to

The labor-intensive test requires a driver and technician sit side by side to test an engine under “real life” circumstances to prove to regulators its onboard diagnostics are capable of detecting a misfire due to a component failure that produces excessive emissions. The testing is critical to keeping the regulatory process moving forward on the engine model for 2021. The testing had been

Four electric Scania trucks powered by Cummins’ hydrogen fuel cell modules are beginning operation in Trondheim, Norway as part of a first-of-its-kind pilot with ASKO, Norway’s largest grocery wholesaler. Focused on resource efficiency, low emissions and sustainable development for its extensive distribution network, ASKO has entered a new phase with the trucks being put on the road as part of the

The plant and canteen are partnering with a not-for-profit group to make the best of the COVID-19 crisis, delivering prepared lunches to vulnerable children. Here’s how it all came together. The canteen is operated by an outside supplier. It’s local manager and his staff have been working at the plant so long they are part of the plant family. As the plant implemented social distancing and

By continuously powering its frontline partners and customers, the company has played a critical role in helping the country win more time in its race to outrun the virus. “While our operations slowed or shut down through the worst of the outbreak – many of our employees were still working around the clock to support our customers and their equipment that was re-purposed to support the fig

Although the transportation fleet has not yet deployed, the customer was asked to prepare the buses for deployment. Altoona is relatively close to several east coast cities hit hard by the crisis. There was only one problem. The customer’s 60-bus fleet included eight ISX12 powered coach buses needing air compressor replacements and four more buses needing to be inspected and prepared for servic

As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the globe, Cummins and DuPont are helping address the nation’s shortage of N95 respirator masks. The need for the masks has skyrocketed in recent weeks due to the global pandemic, and Cummins will use its NanoNet® Media to help answer that need.  According to Amy Davis, Vice President of Cummins Filtration, with many of the world’

Cummins field service engineer and his 900,000-plus mile pickup keep essential trucks on the road.  “It’s especially important to keep trucks on the road right now, and I work on engines from our smallest 2.8 liter to our largest 95 liter,” said Charles “Rabbit” Ross, Cummins field service engineer. Rabbit drives all over the southeast in his 2006 Cummins-powered RAM 3500 dually, r

When the harvest season approaches, we know the last thing you want to worry about as someone who works in the agriculture industry is your fuel bill. That’s why we’ve pulled together some hints and tips to help boost fuel efficiency and save you money.  Healthy engine = better fuel economy Engine maintenance is key – maintain and replace your air intake filters in line with the ma

Large cargo ships traverse the oceans of the world, carrying raw materials and finished goods between ports. Built for speed on the open ocean, these massive ships can take up to five miles to stop. Once these mammoth vessels arrive in port, they need help to maneuver in tight quarters, which is where ship-docking tugs go to work. 2018 saw maritime trade at an all-time high, with volumes reachi

A new Exhaust Throttle Valve (ETV) for aftertreatment thermal management and exhaust braking has been developed by Cummins Turbo Technologies (CTT). ETV helps engine manufacturers meet stringent emission requirements. "With more than 60 years of experience in engine air handling innovation, CTT is uniquely positioned to integrate ETV with engine systems that provide customers with a complete sy

Early in her life, Shalini was encouraged to pursue engineering. During an internship with a mechanical company in India, she realized mechanical engineering was the career for her. Shalini pursued engineering at Wichita State University (U.S.) where she received a master’s degree in mechanical engineering.  Finding Her Way to Cummins  Shalini had worked at multiple companies befor