Transport Enterprise Leasing Planning to Integrate Cummins’ X15H into Heavy Duty Truck Fleets

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Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has entered a partnership with Transport Enterprise Leasing (TEL) for the integration of 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines into TEL's heavy-duty truck fleet. This collaboration aims to meet customer demands for lower emissions while enhancing operational efficiency. Cummins emphasizes the adaptability and cost-effectiveness of hydrogen engines, which utilize existing technology and infrastructure. The company will showcase its hydrogen solutions at an upcoming tradeshow in Hannover, Germany, furthering its commitment to decarbonization.

Positive

• Partnership with TEL to integrate hydrogen engines into their fleet.
• Focus on reducing emissions aligns with increasing environmental regulations.
• Hydrogen engines are projected to deliver reliability and durability similar to diesel.

Negative

• Potential risks from increased scrutiny related to emissions compliance.
• Uncertainty in the adoption of hydrogen technology in the market.

New 15-liter platform to be capable of running on zero carbon Hydrogen fuel

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Transport Enterprise Leasing, LLC (TEL) a leading commercial truck and trailer equipment lease and remarketing provider, and Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global power solutions provider, announced today that TEL has signed a letter of intent planning to purchase Cummins’ 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines when available. TEL will integrate the Cummins’ X15H hydrogen engines into their fleet of heavy-duty trucks.

“Our customers are at the heart of our company. Providing them with the best-value trucks equipped with lower emissions power options will ensure that we are prioritizing their continued success and also reducing our environmental footprint,” said Doug Carmichael, Chief Executive Officer, Transportation Enterprise Leasing, LLC. “Cummins’ investment in multiple technologies minimizing emissions allows us to achieve both.”

“We are pleased to see the leadership of customers like TEL, who are exploring solutions like our fuel agnostic platform to help their own customers. The future will include many solutions to help customers decarbonize that meet their varied needs and duty cycles, and we believe hydrogen internal combustion engines will play an important role,” said Amy Boerger, Vice President and General Manager North America, Cummins Engine Business.

Since announcing the fuel agnostic platform, which includes the Hydrogen option in both the 15 liter and 6.7 liter displacements, Cummins has responded to customer interest globally about the potential of the platform, and Hydrogen in particular.

“We believe this technology is not only essential for the future of our planet but also for our customers to have access to options that work for them,” said Jim Nebergall, General Manager, Cummins Hydrogen Engine Business. “Internal combustion engines that run on Hydrogen will provide customers a financially feasible and familiar power option.”

Hydrogen engines offer OEMs and end-users the benefit of adaptability by continuing to use familiar mechanical drivelines with vehicle and equipment integration. This mirrors current powertrains while continuing to provide the power and capability for meeting application needs. Significant reuse of parts and components from Cummins’ existing platforms drives scale advantages on cost and is also projected to deliver reliability and durability equal to diesel.

Hydrogen engines can use zero-carbon green hydrogen fuel, produced by Cummins-manufactured electrolyzers. The projected investment in renewable hydrogen production globally will provide a growing opportunity for the deployment of hydrogen-powered fleets utilizing either Cummins fuel cell or engine power.

Cummins Inc. will showcase its commitment to decarbonization at the industry’s largest tradeshow in Hannover, Germany this September. Cummins will display both medium- and heavy-duty hydrogen products, highlighting the technology’s ability to support decarbonization across multiple duty-cycles.

About Transport Enterprise Leasing (TEL)

Transport Enterprise Leasing, LLC. is a premier commercial truck and trailer equipment lease and remarketing provider. Since its inception in 2004, TEL has grown exponentially, with over 8,500 pieces of equipment leased throughout the United States, averaging over 6,000 wholesale equipment transactions per year. With over 100 staff and physical locations in Tennessee and Indiana, TEL has continued to offer customers quick access to best-value trucks and trailers with sustainable pricing and reduced maintenance exposure. More information can be found at www.tel360.com.

About Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business segments that design, manufacture, distribute and service a broad portfolio of power solutions. The company’s products range from diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, electric power generation systems, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen generation and fuel cell products. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 59,900 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online, through a network of company-owned and independent distributor locations, and through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and earned about $2.1 billion on sales of $24.0 billion in 2021. See how Cummins is powering a world that’s always on by accessing news releases and more information at https://www.cummins.com/always-on.

Cummins forward-looking disclosure statement

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Jon Mills

Director, External Communications

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Jon.mills@cummins.com

Source: Cummins Inc.

FAQ

What is Cummins Inc.'s recent partnership regarding hydrogen engines?

Cummins Inc. signed a letter of intent with Transport Enterprise Leasing to integrate 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines into TEL's heavy-duty truck fleet.

What benefits do hydrogen engines offer according to Cummins?

Hydrogen engines provide adaptability, lower emissions, and are projected to maintain reliability and durability similar to diesel engines.

Where will Cummins showcase its hydrogen technologies?

Cummins will showcase its hydrogen solutions at the tradeshow in Hannover, Germany, in September.

What challenges does Cummins face with its hydrogen engine initiative?

Cummins faces potential risks related to emissions compliance and uncertainty in the market's adoption of hydrogen technology.