BRUSSELS, Belgium (Oct.17, 2019) — Today at the Busworld Europe show Cummins introduced the X12 engine with up to 480 hp (360 kW) output for powering full size touring and intercity coaches. Certified to the stringent Phase-D stage of Euro VI regulations, the X12 incorporates innovative architecture and a highly efficient in-cylinder combustion formula eliminating the need for exhaust gas recirculation (EGR).

While the leaves change colors and fall to the ground in some parts of the country, the snowflakes will soon be in the air as cold temperatures push in. Winter is right around the corner and now is the time to ensure you and your family are prepared for winter storms and extreme cold.  Here are five easy ways to be better prepared:

With some parts of the United States already seeing snow, it’s only a matter of time before we start hearing terms like bomb cyclone, graupel and polar vortex again. But are these weather phenomena as scary as they sound? While these terms are common among meteorologists like myself, the media has started using them more in recent years, causing confusion (and fear) among their audiences.  Before the cold sets in, I’m here to provide a brief explanation of these terms to help ease your mind.

Old Man Winter has proven once again to be unpredictable and relentless. From the December storm that brought snow from Texas east to Virginia and the Carolinas to the late season April blizzard that dumped several feet of snow in the Mideast and Great Plains, the 2018-19 winter was one for the books. While all 50 states - even Hawaii - get some measurable snow each year, five states experienced noteworthy snowfall in 2018-19 according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:

  Unusual location: Aloha, winter! An island chain in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is one of the world’s most popular vacation spots. With a mild climate featuring a winter high of 78°F and a summer high of 85°F, the tropical paradise is known for its beautiful white beaches, not beautiful white snowflakes.

Cummins is delighted to announce a new collaboration with Aachen University students as part of our plans to expand our early career programmes across Europe. This includes a partnership with Sonnenwagen to sponsor their team in The World Solar Challenge taking place in Australia starting on 13th and finishing on 20th October. 

Dr. Wayne Eckerle told the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change in Washington, D.C., that there is no one size fits all solution for heavy duty transportation. Policies establishing national standards while maintaining technical flexibility are the best way to promote the innovation needed to ultimately reach net-zero emissions.

Electronics & Controls Engineering Manager Nitisha Manchanda is diligently pushing the boundaries of innovation in the Cummins Electrified Power business segment as both a leader and a mentor.  After earning her bachelor's degree in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering in 2009, Nitisha began working as a Research and Development Engineer at an analytical instruments company called Scientech. She later moved to London and began working for Johnson Matthey Battery Systems, which was later acquired by Cummins. 

While Tom’s two kids are finishing breakfast, he checks his email, then today’s traffic on his phone. He listens to “Planet Money” while they drive to school before he prepares for the worst part of his commute. Tom hasn’t even reached the office, but he’s already utilized a service three times that most people are oblivious to – and it’s not the internet.

Third quarter revenues of $5.8 billion decreased 3 percent from the same quarter in 2018. Lower demand for trucks and construction equipment drove the majority of the decline.  Sales in North America were flat while international revenues decreased 8 percent. Currency negatively impacted revenues by 1 percent, primarily due to a stronger US dollar.  Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) in the third quarter were $958 million, or 16.6 percent of sales, compared to $983 million or 16.5 percent of sales a year ago.