US engine builder Cummins has unveiled Accelera, a new brand under its New Power business unit, to address industries with zero-emission solutions. According to a press release, Accelera will provide hydrogen fuel cells, batteries, e-axles, traction systems, electrolyzers, and other products for commercial transportation, chemical manufacturing, and other industries.
The purpose of Accelera is to secure a sustainable future for the industries that keep the world running, according to Amy Davis, who will lead the new unit after heading the New Power business unit since 2020. Cummins makes it clear in the release that it will continue to focus on “multiple solutions” to achieve industry-wide decarbonization, including fuel cell technology and its traditional engine business, in addition to battery-electric applications.
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Cummins has invested over $1.5 billion in research, technology, capital, and acquisitions in recent years to become a global leader in zero-emission technologies. Jennifer Rumsey, Cummins President, and CEO stated, “As we have continued to lead in and advance the engine-based solutions that power our customers’ businesses, we have also built the broadest combination of zero-emissions technologies dedicated to the commercial vehicle industry like battery electric and fuel cell electric powertrain solutions and electrolyzers for green hydrogen production.”
Accelera’s launch comes with the announcement of a joint venture between Cummins and Blue Bird to introduce 1,000 new electric school buses on American roads in the next 12 to 18 months, accelerating the production of zero-emissions school buses.
Cummins recently acquired Meritor, which, in turn, bought Siemens’ Commercial Vehicle business. Cummins reportedly unveiled Meritor’s ePowertrain 17Xe, equipped with a Cummins battery system, at the IAA Transportation trade fair. Additionally, the group showcased its new NMC battery systems in Hanover, including the BP95E, which offers 30% longer life than previous models, and the BP30E, which is compact enough for installation in most commercial vehicles.
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The company is also working with Scania in Europe and Daimler Trucks in North America to develop and integrate its next-generation fuel cells into medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses.
As a leader in zero-emission technology, Cummins continues to innovate and provide solutions for industries in their quest for sustainable practices, and the launch of Accelera is a step towards that direction.
