CUMMINS : DRIVING ZERO-EMISSION GOALS WITH INNOVATIVE TECH
Gary Johansen , VP Engineering at Cummins discusses how the business is working with clients and utilising new technology to achieve zero-emissions .
Operating in 190 countries with more than 70,000 employees , Cummins is a global enterprise and energy-to-power solutions provider . The business is driven by the goal of providing the right solutions for its customers to promote their sustainability ambitions , whether that ’ s regarding environmental , economic or community sustainability .
Destination Zero highlights Cummins ’ ambitious goal of adopting a zeroemission footprint by 2050 , through achieving zero emissions , waste and water usage within its operations . This not only applies to Cummins but to the business ’ products in use too , as Cummins ’ customers use fuel to operate the products , which of course , generates a carbon footprint .
ADVANCING TECHNOLOGIES AND EMISSIONS REDUCTION
To achieve these goals , Cummins is investing in a broad array of technologies that the business believes are meaningful and important for future
sustainability efforts . For example , Cummins is investing in fuel-cell technology through zeroemission space Accelera , which is converting hydrogen energy into electrical power . “ We also recognise that battery energy storage is a very critical part of many of our applications moving forward ,” Johansen says . “ So , we ’ re investing in battery energy storage and fuel cell technologies , while also advancing core technologies of today , including internal combustion engines to run on low and no carbon fuels .”
Additionally , Cummins has also been advancing internal combustion engine ( ICE ) efficiencies and emissions for decades – and continues to provide heavy investments . “ Our exhaust emissions technology and other critical components , such as fuel systems , air handling systems and electronic controls are all critical to reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency ,” Johansen explains .
“ The world needs us to decarbonise our infrastructure , and Cummins is providing opportunities to do so , as we serve so many which are crucial to our communities . Because of this , I don ’ t think there ’ s ever been a more exciting time to work at Cummins , or in the power space .”
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