Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global power technology leader, and Komatsu Ltd., a global provider of equipment and services for the construction and mining industries, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of hybrid powertrains for surface haulage heavy mining equipment. As part of this collaboration, Komatsu has included Wabtec, its drive system supplier, extending their involvement in providing advanced, reliable powertrain solutions and optimization for the next generation of hybrid mining equipment.

Dr. Jerry Liu, Executive Scientist / Director of Analysis and Testing Technology at Cummins Emission Solutions (CES), was recently elected as a Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Fellow by SAE International. The prestigious honor is given to members of the organization who have made lasting impacts through leadership, research and innovation.

What’s it like being an intern at Cummins? Here’s a hint: it’s not about coffee runs or simply note-taking. In this episode of Power Onward, Kim sits down with Josie and Mason from the Global Brand Team to talk about the real work, impact and growth that happens when young talent gets a seat at the table.

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 or supplement the general grid during periods of high demand or when electricity prices are elevated.

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has announced it will display a full range of power solutions to support truck manufacturers as the industry heads toward new Euro 7 and EU CO2 HDV regulations. Cummins’ display is located in Hall 19/20, Booth A22.

Today, global power technology leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) proudly announces the extension of its grant to The 15 White Coats, aimed at amplifying the impact of the Resilient Readers Book Club and launching new Virtual Readers Club volunteer opportunities.

One in four children in the United States will grow up without learning how to read (WriteExpress Corporation. “Literacy Statistics.” Begin to Read). There are literacy programs throughout the United States aimed at reducing sobering numbers like these, and one that Cummins partnered with during the 2014-2015 school year was Read by 3 Columbus.

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 differences. Simultaneously, it must understand and address the unique needs of each of its communities.

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.

Cummins today unveiled a revolutionary new system for its ISB engines that brings the fuel economy benefits of stop-start technology to conventional buses. The technology, which saves fuel by shutting down the engine when a vehicle is not moving, had only previously been available on far more expensive diesel-electric hybrid buses.