The images of powerful trains chugging down a railroad track pushing black smoke into the air is nostalgic, but is literally killing the environment. Today, Cummins Inc. is making engines to power locomotives, yet reduce the impact on the environment. 

Cummins and Knoxville Locomotive Works, (KLW) announced the next step in Tier 4 locomotive repower programs. KLW recently completed the remanufacture of an existing line-haul freight locomotive utilizing the Cummins 4,400 horsepower Tier 4 certified QSK95 engine system. 

After a record year for solar projects at Cummins Inc. in 2021, this year promises to be almost as busy as the company continues adding renewable, low-carbon solar power to its energy mix for plants and facilities.

“Solar is going to play a major role in meeting our PLANET 2050 environmental goals,” said Mark Dhennin, Director of Energy and Environment for Cummins’ Facilities and Operations. “There have been significant technical improvements and price reductions that make it increasingly attractive as a low-carbon energy source.”

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., March 1, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Cummins Inc. has reached another major milestone in its effort to address the world’s climate challenges, announcing an agreement to acquire Meritor, Inc., a global leader of drivetrain, mobility, braking and electric powertrain solutions.

At a meeting this week with analysts and shareholders, the leadership team at Cummins Inc. said decarbonization is a growth opportunity for the company.

The team said the global power leader is well positioned as one of the few companies capable of providing integrated solutions across a range of combustion and electrified powertrains, so customers can choose what works best for them.