Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles highlighting Cummins’ 2014 Environmental Challenge winners.  For many families in China, burning coal to fuel their stoves is simply a way of life. Due to the lack of ventilation, however, the stoves have a significant impact on the air quality both inside and outside of the kitchen walls. As a result, approximately 500,000 people die every year in rural China due to indoor air pollution.

In the push towards lowering emissions, the role of remanufacturing has become more important than ever. As industries strive to reduce their carbon footprint, Cummins Inc. is focused on remanufacturing for its environmental benefits and operational efficiency. This article outlines the process followed by Cummins ReCon® in the remanufacturing of parts along with the sustainability and financial benefits offered. 

When Cummins Inc. talent scouts attend college job fairs, they usually visit the engineering schools. Luckily for Dave W., when Cummins visited Southern Illinois University in 2010, they also decided to interview students from the automotive school.   “I got a call from my college advisor about 20 hours before Cummins showed up,” Dave says. “He knew I’d been interviewing with Honda, Ford and Toyota. But he also knew Cummins needed wrench-turners like me who knew how engines worked.”  

As the transportation industry experiences the energy transition, customers require multiple power solutions and fuel types to customize their journey toward decarbonization in a way that meets their needs today and in the future. Biodiesel is one alternative fuel customers can integrate into their fleets for immediate impact on their carbon emissions. As of 2007, all Cummins Inc. diesel engines have been approved to use biodiesel blends up to B20.

Cummins ReCon® products give customers the choice to replace parts with remanufactured parts or purchase ReCon engines. ReCon engines are a very sustainable choice, using up to 85 percent less energy to produce than a new engine.  This article explores the considerations for remanufacturing and ways in which Cummins ReCon can help you towards your sustainability goals.

In the spring, many new RV owners prepare for their motor coach maiden voyage. Gathering some best practices and tips from Cummins can empower beginners to focus more on the enjoyment of the first trip than any trepidations or hesitations. “New RV drivers see this big vehicle and think that it’s going to be really hard to drive,” Chris Crowel, Cummins RV Market Leader, says. “It’s designed for the typical coach customer. People are often surprised at how easy they are to drive.”

With financial wellness as a growing concern in many communities throughout the United States, Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity (CARE) recently expanded its collaboration with First Independence Bank (FIB) of Twin Cities to form a partnership and make available low-interest rate loans to small Black-owned businesses based in the Minneapolis – St. Paul, Minnesota, area.

Remanufacturing engines and engines parts has emerged as a keyway to improve sustainability for businesses. This article shares an overview of the process followed by Cummins ReCon® in the remanufacturing of engines and parts along with the answers to frequently asked questions about remanufacturing.