Accelera by Cummins to advance zero-emission transition

Cummins has launched a new brand for its non-diesel New Power business. Dubbed Accelera by Cummins, it is tasked with providing: “a di­verse portfolio of zero-emis­sions solutions for many of the world’s most vital industries em­powering customers to acceler­ate their transition to a sustain­able future.”

The launch of Accelera is said to be a significant step forward in Cummins’ efforts to achieve its Destination Zero strategy, focused on evolving Cummins technologies to reach zero emissions across its product portfolio.

Accelera is developing a range of zero-emissions solu­tions, including hydrogen fuel cells, batteries, e-axles, traction systems and electrolysers. As a components supplier and inte­grator, Accelera is decarbonising applications like trucks, buses, trains, construction equipment, stationary power and carbon in­tense industrial processes.

American OEM Blue Bird and Accelera aim to introduce a new fleet of 1,000 electric school buses across the United States over the next 12-18 months. Production of the electric school buses will be significantly ac­celerated, more than doubling the number of zero-emissions school buses that the pair have put into operation since the start of production.