Daimler Truck and engine manufacturer, Cummins, have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a global strategic partnership for medium-duty engine systems.

Isuzu Motors Ltd, headquartered in Tokyo’s Shinagawa district, and US engine and e-powertrain manufacturer, Cummins Inc of Columbus, Indiana, in February announced agreements to collaborate on a mid-range diesel powertrain and to work together on other advanced engineering projects.

Cummins Emission Solutions says it was responsible for integrating a new Dual-Dosing urea injection system into the new V8 range from Scania which contributed to enhanced emissions control and improved fuel-efficiency.

Cummins Inc has concluded the previously announced (June 2020) agreement with Dutch hydrogen storage tank manufacturer, NPROXX BV, to form a new joint venture company for manufacturing hydrogen storage tanks.

Cummins Inc has announced plans to open a new facility in Herten, Germany, for assembly of fuel cell systems, initially for Alstom’s hydrogen trains.

New Power is the name of a new division of Cummins Inc covering electrolyser technology for hydrogen production for industry and production of electricity using fuel cells for powering stationary and mobile applications, including trains, buses, trucks etc.

Cummins Inc, which began developing its fuel cell and related technologies more than 20 years ago, is continuing to invest in developing fully integrated fuel cell powertrains, fuel cell range-extender powertrains and stationary fuel cell systems.

Cummins Inc has agreed to form a joint venture with Dutch startup, NPROXX bv, a specialist in hydrogen storage and transportation, for hydrogen storage tanks with facilities in The Netherlands and Germany.

Cummins Inc has completed successful legal actions against Turbo Lab LLC for infringement of Cummins’ patents by the unauthorised marketing and selling of turbo nozzle rings, a critical component of the Holset VGT turbo.

Cummins Inc has appointed Amy Davis as Vice President and President of New Power Segment, effective July 1, 2020.

A collaboration between Cummins Inc and emission control software developer, Tula Technology Inc, has resulted in a technical demonstration of Tula’s diesel Dynamic Skip Fire software in a Cummins X15 engine, which controls cylinder deactivation, and thereby achieving significant reductions in emissions and fuel consumption in Cummins’ diesel engine.

The first 40 foot Gillig battery electric buses have begun to be delivered to transit operators in the United States.