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Cummins H2 hydrogen truck.
Newsby Jack RobertsJuly 31, 2024

High Hopes for Hydrogen in Trucking

What role will hydrogen internal-combustion engines play in the decarbonization of the trucking industry? A new white paper from the Engine Technology Forum explores the topic.

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Cummins cylinder deactivation system.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 17, 2024

Jacobs Says Cylinder Deactivation Delivers 2.76% MPG Boost

Cummins says fuel savings of 2.76% were returned in the first SAE J1321 (Society of Automotive Engineers) standardized fuel consumption testing of its new Jacobs cylinder deactivation technology for diesel truck engines.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 20, 2024

Accelera Shows off Next-Gen Hydrogen, Electric Solutions for Commercial Vehicles

Accelera by Cummins showed off next-generation versions of its hydrogen fuel cell engines, a high efficiency eAxle, and its next-generation batteries, at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.

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Kenworth T680 Class 8 truck.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 16, 2024

Kenworth Announces Cummins X15N Natural Gas Engine Production

The Cummins X15N natural gas truck engine produces between 400-500 hp with up to 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque and is compatible with Eaton Cummins Endurant and Allison Transmissions.

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Isuzu cabover truck.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 15, 2024

Isuzu-Cummins Announce Medium-Duty Electric Trucks

The next generation of Isuzu’s medium duty trucks will include a battery electric vehicle that advances Isuzu’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gases.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 24, 2024

Great American Trucks: The Mack B Series

World War II was over. The American economy was booming. Mack Trucks needed a workhorse truck fleets could rely on to do any number of jobs. What they delivered became an icon.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMarch 27, 2024

NACFE: Natural Gas a Viable Short-Term Decarbonization Option

Natural gas is cleaner burning and produces a lower carbon footprint than diesel. However, it’s not a zero-emissions choice, said the North American Council for Freight Efficiency in a new report.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 26, 2024

Peterbilt Expands Cummins X15N Offerings

Peterbilt has expanded its alternative fuel solutions by making the Cummins X15N natural gas engine available for its Model 579, 567 & 520 trucks.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2024

Kenworth Delivers First Cummins X15N Natural Gas Engine to UPS

The first of several Kenworth T680s equipped with the Cummins X15N CNG engine was delivered to UPS in late February.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMarch 6, 2024

Do Electric Powertrains Need Transmissions?

Multi-speed transmissions are utterly necessary with diesel engines to keep engine operating speed within a very limited bandwidth for performance and efficiency. Electric motor have much broader power and efficiency curves, demanding far fewer gear ratios.

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