In the United States, medium and heavy-duty vehicles are responsible for about a quarter of all transportation greenhouse gas emissions. They’re also the cause of about a third of NOx emissions from mobile sources. It’s no wonder the commercial transportation sector is being asked to reduce emissions. Government regulations and customer demand are driving businesses to reduce emissions, as they recognize the need to ensure long-term sustainability.

For the first time since finalizing the acquisition of Meritor, Inc. last month, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) will showcase Meritor’s 17Xe ePowertrain assembled with a Cummins battery system during the IAA Transportation tradeshow in Hannover, Germany. The 17Xe is designed for heavy-duty trucks in the 4x2 and 6x2 segment, with capacity to support 44 tons of gross combined weight, or more in some applications. The assembly also features a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, a new arrival to Cummins’ battery line-up. 

The newest passenger vessel for Fire Island Ferries, the “Fire Island Maid” is powered by Cummins QSL9's, with electrical power provided by a Onan MDK generator. The vessel operates primarily from Sayville to the fire island pines, taking passengers on an efficient and comfortable journey.

"We have to act now. Carbon once emitted to the atmosphere can’t be taken back and we can make the greatest impact by focusing on a dual path approach. Our estimated impact of doing just that is an additional 1.4 gigatons of cumulative carbon reduction – the equivalent of removing all trucks from the road for three years,” said Rumsey.

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) confirmed its commitment at IAA to playing a major role in the hydrogen economy as part of its Destination Zero initiative. “Cummins has been at the cutting edge of developing power solutions for over one hundred years, and we continue to demonstrate industry leadership by developing a diverse range of sustainable drivetrains – with hydrogen playing a key role,” said Alison Trueblood, Cummins Executive Director – On-Highway Business Europe. “Our aim is to focus on the complete hydrogen value chain to drive sustainability and enable faster adoption.”

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is pleased to announce that its popular Tier 4 QSK95 engine can be safely used with renewable diesel, without any negative impact to its current EPA emission requirements or reliability.  “Cummins is ready to assist customers on the decarbonization journey. By working together, we can effect change for today’s climate crisis,” states Cummins General Manager – Rail and Defense, Regina Barringer.”

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) at the IAA Transportation exhibition showcased the new fuel-agnostic X Series platform with hydrogen, biogas and advanced diesel engines offering low-to-zero carbon fuel capability. The next generation 15-litre and 10-litre displacement X Series is designed to accelerate the decarbonization of heavy-duty, long-haul truck fleets while able to meet proposed ultra-low emission levels, including Euro VII regulations expected to take effect in 2027.

There are many considerations for fleet managers who want to switch to natural gas engines. Some of the key factors include driver education, maintenance, and having a refueling strategy in place. With an effective transition plan, the benefits of natural gas don’t take long to materialize for customers, drivers, maintenance technicians, fleet managers and business owners.

The award was presented Wednesday (Sept. 21) during the state’s 25th Annual Pollution Prevention Conference in Indianapolis. The plant’s effort not only significantly reduces the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), but also cuts the water, soap and chemicals used to clean the engines, as well as the energy used to dry engines after they are painted. Cummins was one of six groups honored at the event, joining businesses, school systems, public private partnerships and other groups in receiving the award this year.

The separate events at Cummins’ Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) in Jamestown, New York, and the company’s Columbus Engine Plant (CEP) in Columbus, Indiana, also attracted plenty of people, some waiting as long as three hours for their chance to safely rid themselves of material they had been holding onto, sometimes for years.