Cummins looks to power electric fleet vehicles
Tom Linebarger, chairman and CEO, Cummins Inc., recently spoke on Cummins’ approach to embracing and implementing the electrification trend and alternative fuel options. Cummins’ New Power segment delivered a fully electric bus into service in Santa Monica, California, last year, partnered with Kalmar to manufacture an electric-powered terminal tractor, and is testing electric prototype vehicles with engines for United States Postal Service vehicles.
Cummins announced the Cummins PowerDrive, a hybrid vehicle that can operate on electric power only or hybrid power. The company also recently acquired Hydrogenics and announced a fuel cell-powered truck.
Linebarger discussed three natural gas engines offered by Cummins that meet the California Air Resources Board nitrogen oxide standard; also discussed was the Cummins X15 Efficiency Series, which meets 2021 emissions regulations. Linebarger also stated that Cummins is launching new products in India and China.
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