As energy systems face growing pressure from grid instability, rising demand, and the global push for decarbonization, microgrids are emerging as a key solution for delivering reliable, resilient, and sustainable power.  In this insightful QuickChat with Microgrid Knowledge, Cummins marketing leader Chetan Chandore explores the evolving role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and the innovations shaping the future of distributed energy.

Shell Starship 3.0, one of the most aerodynamic tractor-trailers on the road, has moved beyond test routes and into the high-performance world of INDYCAR. It now serves as a key member of the racing series’ transportation fleet.  Powered by the Cummins X15N™, the cleanest heavy-duty natural gas engine on the market, Starship 3.0 is demonstrating that natural gas technology is not just a reality in commercial operations, it can meet the demanding needs of a nationwide logistics schedule like INDYCAR’s.  This real-world milestone did not happen overnight. 

As part of WNBA All-Star festivities in Indianapolis, Indiana, Cummins READY™ teamed up with Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) and Learn Fresh to host a dynamic STEM-related event designed to ignite curiosity and confidence in girls. Held at the Boner Fitness & Learning Center, the event welcomed 75 elementary and middle school students from Girls Inc.

It's amazing how a game of Jenga can encourage safe behavior. O.K., the “Live It. Lead It.” safety training for employees at Cummins involves a lot more than stacking blocks. But many participating employees say the class is doing more to promote safety than any training they’ve ever taken.

From hurricanes to heavy industry, rental generators take a beating. Between powering disaster response to driving round-the-clock operations on remote job sites, these units rarely get a break. Eventually, even the most advanced equipment starts to show its age.  Rather than invest in new units, many rental providers are turning to refurbishment to stretch budgets, improve uptime, and keep their fleets field ready. Alfonso Rodriguez III, PowerGen Refurbishment Program Manager at Cummins, says the demand placed on rental generators is often underestimated. 

For Andrew H., a seasoned sales professional and someone who spends a lot of time on the road, reliability isn’t just a preference, it’s how he makes a living. That’s why Andrew chose a Cummins Powered RAM® 2500 as his work truck.

As miners expand and upgrade their fleets with the latest surface haulage technology, they can be confident these investments will serve their operations well for decades to come, in part due to emerging retrofit options.   Cummins has made several announcements in recent months regarding two distinct progressive decarbonization pathways—electrification and clean fuels—with hybrid and dual fuel retrofit kits powering meaningful progress.