ATLANTA — Cummins Inc. has unveiled its latest innovation, a heavy-duty truck with fuel cell and battery electric power. The demonstration vehicle was unveiled at the 2019 North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta this week.
“Developing this cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell truck as a technology demonstrator is an important step in gaining valuable insights that are critical to continue developing the right solutions for the market and preparing for the next 100 years. Some companies make headlines talking about the future, but we’re busy building for the future,” said Thad Ewald, vice president, corporate strategy at Cummins and leader of the company’s Electrified Power segment.
The zero-emissions class 8, 6×4 day cab tractor is a technology demonstrator suitable for vocational applications, including regional haul, urban delivery operations, port drayage and terminal container handling.
The truck was designed and integrated by Cummins in Columbus, and includes a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell from Hydrogenics, a recent addition to Cummins.
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