From a young age, Alexis C. was drawn to the world of mechanics. “Growing up, I used to help out my dad in his trucking company. That is where my passion for fixing issues stems from.” This early exposure not only sparked a love for problem-solving but also instilled leadership skills. “He would even joke around calling me ‘boss man.’”

Behind every powerful engine is a company powered by purpose.   In this episode of Power Onward, Kim is joined by Jim to explore how Cummins shows up in communities around the world. From its legacy of civil rights advocacy to its forward-thinking Cummins READY™ education strategy, Jim shares how Cummins connects innovation with impact.  Discover how aligning company goals with community needs creates lasting value, and why education, equity and the environment are part of Cummins’ DNA. 

As extreme weather incidents increase, so do electrical failures. A recent report from Climate Central found that 83% of power outages were caused by weather-related events from 2000 to 2021. This includes wildfires, hurricanes, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and many other devastating conditions.

Tommy R., a Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) student at Cummins, is turning a lifelong passion for mechanics into a promising career. Since joining the company in 2022, he has brought a strong work ethic and a collaborative spirit to every project he’s part of. Before coming to Cummins, Tommy built his mechanical skills through roles in appliance installation and automotive repair. His enthusiasm for working with his hands – especially on cars – naturally led him to the Cummins TAP program, where he’s found both challenge and opportunity.

Over the past four to five years, a lot has been written about the shift away from big-bore 15-liter engines to medium-bore (11-liter to 13-liter) engines. This was particularly true among truckers looking to minimize fuel costs. New data shows that many of the industry's trend-setters have discovered the truth in the old saying, "there's no replacement for displacement." They've come to understand the benefits of new technology in the big-bore engines, and have been making the switch because it saves them money. The comeback has been dramatic.

Picture a future where building a zero-emissions vehicle feels as simple as snapping together LEGO bricks.   That’s the mindset Accelera by Cummins is bringing to clean energy, offering flexible solutions that meet customers wherever they are in their transition to smarter, cleaner power. 

Accelera™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc. [NYSE: CMI], has supplied a 35-megawatt (MW) proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer system, its largest to date, to support hydrogen production at Linde’s facility in Niagara Falls, New York. Powered by renewable hydroelectric energy, the system will generate green hydrogen to help decarbonize industrial operations and accelerate the clean energy transition in the U.S.