Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series of articles highlighting Cummins’ 2014 Environmental Challenge winners. Water is a fundamental need for health, sanitation, agriculture and economic prosperity, yet just a few years ago, the people of Nandal Village near the Cummins Megasite in Phaltan, India did not have a reliable supply of water to live healthy, productive lives.

If you read about women who have pushed the societal narratives and have brilliantly shined to show way to others, you will find that there are some common characteristics that often emerge – resilience, perseverance, self-belief, and confidence.  We’d like to introduce you to Neha Mishra, our Technical Director, Corporate Shared Services, and Aftermarket Engineering, whose excellence challenges us to think – Are engineers born or made? 

Circular life cycle planning is gaining traction as an alternative to traditional manufacturing practices. By comparing the principles of circular and linear life cycles, we can understand their implications for businesses and the environment. This article discusses the importance of circular life cycle planning, its advantages and its adoption by Cummins Inc. Let's explore the benefits and practices of this sustainable approach.

What are virtual sensors and how are they different from traditional sensors?  Virtual sensors are an emerging software-based technology that can make a big difference in how we monitor and manage engines and vehicle performance. Unlike traditional sensors, which are physical pieces of hardware that need to be installed in specific places within the engine to work, virtual sensors work by using data from other sources within the vehicle's system.

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has commissioned its diesel hybrid solution in partnership with one of China’s leading rigid mining truck manufacturers, North Hauler Joint Stock Co., Ltd. (NHL), demonstrating progress in decarbonization for industrial customers. 

From the Cummins Water Works (CWW) initiative, a project together with Micorriza Association, who work to preserve the natural heritage in Spain, is underway to recover water linked ecosystems in the Molina-Alto Tajo UNESCO Geopark, located close to Cummins’ new Accelera electrolyzer plant.

Cummins is looking for model K or L engines, and we need your help finding them. The Cummins Archive team was recently contacted by a United States National Park Service volunteer. The Park Service is in the process of restoring Battery Townsley at the entrance to San Francisco Bay. This battery, equipped with a pair of 16-inch guns, once guarded the entrance to the strategic waterway, and is now a historic site and popular visitor attraction. Electrical power for the entire site was provided by three Cummins Model L engines and one Model H.

The journey toward reduced emissions requires the availability and use of a range of fuel types, making Cummins Inc. uniquely positioned to lead in this energy transition. Destination Zero is our strategy to accelerate the reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while simultaneously improving air quality by providing the widest range of power technologies for customers to customize their energy transition.

The mining industry is at a pivotal moment, with leading companies across the globe committing to ambitious goals to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. At the heart of this transformative era is Cummins Inc., which is a trusted partner of miners to help reduce carbon and greenhouse gas emissions and move towards greener operations. With Cummins, miners can make significant strides today. The interim steps outlined in this article can help miners achieve near-term sustainability goals while longer-term solutions are developed by reliable partners like Cummins.