Like every invention, Cummins Inc. engines undergo rigorous testing to determine the viability of a new component, design or technology. With test cells installed in 2015, Seymour Engine Plant’s engine research and development capability and capacity significantly increased. Now, the plant’s sustainability leaders are on a mission to reduce test cell’s fuel emissions. Celebrating the expansion
Companies working to achieve their decarbonization goals are increasingly interested in hydrogen engines. Over the past year, leading companies like Tata Motors, Buhler Industries and Werner Enterprises have expressed interest in Cummins 15-liter hydrogen engine. More leading companies can take advantage of hydrogen-powered solutions to decarbonize as these technologies become more cost-friendly a
Hydrogen use in the transportation sector initially focused on hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV's). More recently, however, hydrogen vehicles powered by internal combustion engines (ICEs) are increasingly receiving attention, especially among medium and heavy-duty trucking applications. But why? Hydrogen engines offer a zero-carbon pathway using the same hydrogen fuel as FCEV's.
Today global power and technology leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) announced the production of the 2.5 millionth engine at its Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) as the company continues to pave a path to a more sustainable future for its products and the state of New York. In addition to celebrating this milestone, Cummins is investing $452 million into the 998,000 square foot Jamestown facility, to prod
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
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. Cummins has established Destination Zero, the company’s strategy to achieve its product decarbonization goals. “Cummins has a history of turning challenges into opportunities, and this is
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 India Limited (CIL) received Excellence in Environment Management award for the Manufacturing Sector at the prestigious CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2022. The award recognizes CIL’s innovative approaches and exemplary results in employing policy and practice to reduce company' environmental impact. Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India
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
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: DESTINATION ZERO Cummins’ strategy for product decarbonization, aligned to PLANET 2050, was rolled out to employees in 2022. The strategy calls for making meaningful reductions in carbon emissions through advanced internal combustion technologie