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.

Cummins Inc.'s Australian-made PGXL coolants are widely accepted in the mining industry, providing superior protection across all diesel engine brands. In supporting remote mine operations, Cummins provides a well-established bulk coolant delivery service, eliminating the need for miners to manage their coolant inventory. Cummins takes care of all the logistics, delivering the coolant directly to the minesite. The PGXL production facility in Melbourne has the capacity to deliver 30 million litres of coolant per annum, so supply is readily available.

How do you build a strategy that guides a company, leads an industry through significant change and stands the test of time through the next decade and beyond?

In the dynamic landscape of corporate careers, Schuyla J. stands out as a testament to the power of embracing potential. For 14 years, she has played an integral role at Cummins Inc., driven by her willingness to seize opportunities and take calculated risks.

Is electrification the only decarbonization option for the bus and coach industry right now? That’s a key question that will no doubt be asked at the National Bus & Coach Show at Brisbane’s Exhibition Centre from September 17-18 as the optimism and uncertainties of the future collide with the realities of the moment. While battery electric vehicles may eventually dominate the landscape, the current limitations of vehicle cost, range and supporting infrastructure still need to be addressed.

*Note: Srikanth Padmanabhan is the President, Engine Business at Cummins Inc. In 2015 he joined a fleet of five Cummins-powered tractor trailers on the last leg of the Cummins North American REDefining Tour. The following is a first person account of the sights and sounds he experienced along the way.  76,558 miles. 1,475 hours. 114 days. 33 city stops. 5 trucks. 9 professional drivers. 114 days. When I woke up in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, October 3rd, there was only 1 day, 287 miles and 5 hours to go.