Cogeneration is an efficient way of producing electricity, heat and, in some cases, cooling.  Traditional power generation systems waste a large portion of the energy that is released by the combustion of fuel. Energy losses typically occur via the exhaust gas combustion, through the steam condensing system, and out of the various cooling systems. 

Cogeneration is a well-established power generation technology that is experiencing a resurgence in interest all over the world. Recent developments have made investing in a cogeneration system a no-brainer for many facility managers seeking to reduce their energy bills and minimize their carbon footprint. These developments include improvements in cogeneration technology, changes in the regulatory environment, and government incentives.

With less than one month until the showcase, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is gearing up for the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) Run on Less - Electric (RoL-E), an electric truck technology demonstration. The RoL-E is a three-week event beginning Sept. 2 featuring daily performance metrics, and real-world fleet stories documenting the benefits and challenges of deploying electric trucks.

Cummins Inc. is gearing up for the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) Run on Less - Electric (RoL-E), an electric truck technology demonstration. The RoL-E is a three-week event beginning Sept. 2 and will feature daily performance metrics and real-world fleet stories documenting the benefits and challenges of deploying electric trucks. Cummins is participating in the event with a class 6 box truck powered by the Cummins PowerDrive™ electric powertrain. 

“The more we grow and expand globally, the more important it is that we attract and develop employees from around the world who have the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the markets in which we do business,” said Executive Director, Global Diversity and Right Environment, Kelley Bertoux Creveling. “We’re at our best when we fully include those unique perspectives, experiences and languages - truly leveraging the power of diversity and inclusion.”

What is cogeneration? Cogeneration power plants and power generators generate electricity while ensuring that the heat created in the process is not wasted. 

This joint op-ed originally appears in the August 13, 2021 edition of the Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ). Subscribers of the IBJ can view the article here.  We are facing another outbreak of COVID-19, again pulling out our masks right at the time we had hoped to return to a sense of normalcy after a bleak seventeen months. This outbreak is different though because it is now a pandemic of the unvaccinated.

On July 13-16, Cummins Inc. officially launched its Manufacturing Industry 4.0 strategy with its first-annual Industry 4.0 Virtual Symposium. Over the course of four days, the company hosted 17 sessions introducing Cummins' Industry 4.0 strategy; providing overviews and demonstrations of the latest technology and automation solutions, including digital twin, 3D printing and more; and invited all attendees to get involved.

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced that its connected engine solutions are now integrated with key telematics service providers; Topcon, Trimble, Saucon and TelliQ, with others soon to follow. 

The green economy is ever evolving, and changing how we approach passenger transportation is part of that evolution. We have seen electric city buses and hybrid passenger vehicles gain increasing popularity, but what about railways?