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What a Visit to Cummins Tells us About the Future of Truck Engines [Podcast]

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July 28, 2022


Cummins recently invited transportation journalists to Columbus, Indiana to discuss zero and near-zero emissions powertrain products it has in development, including a 6.7-liter engine that runs on 87 octane gasoline, and an battery-electric drivetrain for a Class 7 delivery truck. Jack Roberts and Jim Park share their observations on these two vehicles as well as the company's plans to position itself as a leading global provider of alternative powertrain products.

This episode is sponsored by CAT Scale. Learn more about its WeighMyTruck app.

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Each month, HDT's editors take a look behind some of Truckinginfo.com's top stories of the month. For June, the top story was news that the Supreme Court would not hear a case about whether California's AB5 law was unconstitutional. In this video we discuss:

  • Recap of Visit to Cummins Facility

  • Review of Dodge Ram 2500 with the New B6.7 Octane Engine 

  • The M2 Freight Runner and the Move to Gasoline 

  • Footage from Cummins 6.7L Gasoline Dodge Ram 

  • Review of the Isuzu All-Electric 

  • Footage From the Isuzu FTR Class 6 Cummins Battery-Electric Powertrain 

  • The Road Ahead for Cummins


🏫 Resources

Cummins Returns to its Pioneering Roots to Meet Emissions Goals

Cummins’ X15N: The Right Engine at the Right Time?

The ‘Messy Middle’ On The Road To Decarbonized Trucking


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