Welcome to the era of smarter, cleaner power

Is electrification the only decarbonization option for the bus and coach industry right now? That’s a key question that will no doubt be asked at the National Bus & Coach Show at Brisbane’s Exhibition Centre from September 17-18 as the optimism and uncertainties of the future collide with the realities of the moment. While battery electric vehicles may eventually dominate the landscape,

How do you build a strategy that guides a company, leads an industry through significant change and stands the test of time through the next decade and beyond? My role as Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Cummins Inc. requires defining the direction of our company’s global strategy – in other words, answering the question above. The thought of establishing a decades-long strategy can be d

A change of heart Before deciding to repower his K104 Kenworth with a Cummins Inc. X15 Euro 3 engine, Jason Cocks weighed up all the economics in what eventually became a clear-cut verdict. “I looked at every cost aspect, including rebuilding the C15 which was the original engine in the truck,” he says. “But in the end there were several factors strongly in favour of Cummins. “The project

Cummins Inc.'s Australian-made PGXL coolants are widely accepted in the mining industry, providing superior protection across all diesel engine brands. In supporting remote mine operations, Cummins provides a well-established bulk coolant delivery service, eliminating the need for miners to manage their coolant inventory. Cummins takes care of all the logistics, delivering the coolant direct

We are living in transformational times. All will be affected. It is a business and moral imperative that companies ensure a just transition for all, particularly in the communities where we work and live. Effective corporate responsibility in times of change requires a flexible community engagement model, one that can both organize a company’s resources at scale and adapt to regional differenc

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are advanced energy storage solutions that store electrical energy for later use. They can be recharged when there is an excess supply of electricity, often at lower costs, or when intermittent renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind, are generating power. BESS can then discharge the stored energy to provide a dedicated power supply, support microgrids

Cummins Water Works has forged a new partnership with Americares to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in five schools in Barranquilla, Colombia. Access to clean water is helping to reduce the incidence of water-related diseases, leading to a healthier population. Implementing WASH improvements at schools also has educational benefits, particularly for women and girls, who f

Cummins Inc. delivers superior solutions for its customers to power their communities and the world. It does that with the company’s steadfast commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion – winning with the power of difference.  In honor of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples and as part of Cummins’ objective to create positive and meaningful relations with Indigenous bus

Recently Cummins Power Generation expanded the release of Centum™ Force, our latest offering of fully integrated containerized generator sets, to 50Hz markets across the globe.   To mark the occasion, Ignacio Gonzalez, Cummins Executive Director - Powergen Markets EMEIA, joined Jordan O’Brien, Editor at Electrical Review and Kayleigh Hutchins, Editor at Data Centre Review for an excit

Brake system issues are a leading cause of out-of-service violations. When performing brake mainte­nance, it is important to inspect and maintain the entire braking system to prevent these violations. The goal is not to have more brake jobs, but rather for brake jobs to be more complete, resulting in more uptime. Here are the facts: In 2023, there were nearly 54,207 out-of-service brake v

The electricity grid is the largest machine humanity has ever made. It operates on a supply-side model – the grid operates on a supply/demand model that attempts to balance supply with end load to maintain stability. When there isn’t enough, the frequency and/or voltage drops or the supply browns or blacks out. These are bad moments that the grid works hard to avoid. The electricity grid consis

In a harmonious blend of history and celebration, the Cummins Black Network (CBN) and Cummins Sales and Service North America (CSSNA) Chapter recently held their Second Annual Juneteenth Jamboree in Atlanta, GA (U.S.). This event was a showcase of educational enrichment, inspiring stories, and cultural unity, engaging diverse perspectives from across the community. It featured key contributions fr

The transportation industry is navigating the delicate balance between performance enhancement and sustainability. A pivotal aspect of this journey is the evolution of engine braking and Valvetrain technologies due to the direct link these components have with engine performance and fuel consumption. This article helps explain the latest developments around braking and Valvetrain technologies, and

Between the fine print and varying perspectives on the rule announced March 29, you may be seeking steadiness amid uncertainty. Cummins Inc. met the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unprecedented ambition with a call to action for all of industry and all levels of government to work together. “This is an ambitious goal, and there will be challenges across our industry to reach it,” Cummi

In May 2024, Cummins India was buzzing with excitement as we welcomed 61 MBA summer interns from premier business schools in India. As these interns got inducted into various teams across functions, they started trying their hands on real-world business challenges. From being mentored by seasoned leaders and receiving professional development opportunities, to networking with peers within the team

Cummins Inc. has a long history of setting ambitious sustainability goals and leading our industry in those efforts. We have worked diligently to align business and sustainability strategies to achieve the company’s mission of making people’s lives better by powering a more prosperous world. Our work impacts our customers, the communities we serve and the planet. It’s our ongoing mission to find n

Engine and vehicle OEMs are faced with the difficult task of streamlining their engine platform and adjusting it for global markets – each with its own emissions regulations and power requirements.  To allow for more flexibility, our engineers have been working on “future-proofing” engines with in-engine modular valvetrain technologies to allow engine platforms to be adjusted to varying globa

Zach B. made a pivotal decision to step away from the traditional academic path and enter the manufacturing workforce directly after his undergraduate studies, setting the stage for a dynamic career journey. Graduating from Bryant University in Rhode Island with a major in business administration and a minor in psychology, Zach's final class project, which involved developing a business operations