Daimler Truck AG, Cummins announce medium-duty engine partnership
Daimler Truck AG and Cummins Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a partnership for medium-duty engine systems. The companies added that other opportunities for collaboration are also being evaluated. As part of the planned strategic partnership, Cummins will invest in the further development of medium-duty engine systems for Daimler Trucks and Buses and
Unpacking the Cummins EPA 2021 X15, X12 engine details
Gone are the days where updated HP and torque specs tell the full tale of a new engine launch. Cummins optimizing its 2021 engines on the foundation of its 2017 X15 and X12 platforms shows that there’s still plenty of operational efficiency to be reaped from diesel powerhouses. It’s impressive, but it’s also complicated. It’s
Cummins, Navistar to develop hydrogen fuel cell-powered Class 8 truck
Cummins and Navistar announced that they will work together on the development of a Class 8 truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The project will be funded in part through an award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) previously announced in August, as part of DOE’s
Cummins looks to the future, details hydrogen power development plans
In a recent online presentation dubbed “Hydrogen Day,” Cummins detailed its plans for hydrogen power development, confirming that the engine company sees hydrogen as one of the energy sources of the future. The company has a several plants across the world producing hydrogen now, comprising 500 electrolyzer installations and 2,000 fuel cell installations worldwide. “Cummins
EX Ratings — The Next Level of Cummins Integrated Powertrains
In a world of vertical integration, Cummins is defining what it takes to operate effectively with horizontal integration. From electronic fuel systems to the Signature 600, and with the expansion of complementary and critical engine systems to integrate Cummins VGT™ turbochargers and aftertreatment systems while being supported through Cummins’ proprietary filtration business, Cummins has a
Eaton Cummins Endurant HD transmission now available
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has announced its Endurant HD 12-speed 1,850 lb.-ft.-capable automated transmission. The transmission is now available at all major North American truck manufacturers, including International, Freightliner, Volvo, Peterbilt and Kenworth. The company says the Endurant HD offers an industry-exclusive transmission fluid pressure sensor, the longest maintenance interval and the best overall
Cummins announces EPA 2021 X12, X15 Series heavy-duty truck engines
Cummins Inc. announced the launch of its Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2021 emissions-compliant X12 and X15 series engines. These heavy-duty diesel engines from Cummins were built on the architecture of their EPA 2017 versions and are designed for on-highway Class 8 trucks. Cummins currently provides an oil drain interval (ODI) of 75,000 miles for operators
Cummins details new PowerSpec Web online spec’ing tool
Cummins Inc. announced the launch of its free online powertrain spec’ing tool, PowerSpec Web. Like the current and free PC-based PowerSpec application, PowerSpec Web offers users a free way to spec a powertrain based on intended operational objectives and to read feature descriptions in an online electronic feature library. “Cummins has really focused on making
Bullet Proof Diesel releases EGR coolers for Cummins-powered trucks
Bullet Proof Diesel has released a new EGR cooler for Cummins ISX applications. The cooler features H-Core technology, which the company says was developed to resist the common causes of EGR cooler failure. Bullet Proof Diesel says that the H-Core design allows for the natural expansion and contraction of cooling tubes inside the EGR cooler.
Decisiv, Cummins expand point-of-service capabilities
Decisiv Inc. announced an agreement to integrate the Cummins Guidanz suite of web-based and mobile products into the Decisiv SRM Ecosystem in support of their mutual fleet and service provider customers. With the integration of Cummins Guidanz products in the Decisiv SRM Ecosystem, fleets, managed care providers and service providers will benefit from having necessary
