The ingredients powering your vehicle

Ingredients aren't just for cooking—they're for powertrains, too.

Imagine the perfect blend of components coming together to create not just a vehicle, but a cleaner planet. In this episode, we talk about how each component, from turbochargers to emission solutions, plays a pivotal role in this narrative of innovation.

From engine braking to integrated powertrains, discover how these pieces contribute to reducing emissions and improving air quality for a sustainable future.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How the right ingredients make vehicles function optimally
• The impact of cutting-edge emission solutions on public health
• Why Cummins is at the forefront of the power technology industry

Articles

• Fully integrated powertrain for Cummins 2027 X15 diesel
• How Cummins axles enhance performance and reduce emissions
• ​​The Meritor Tire Inflation System™ and how it keeps fleets on the road for longer

Videos

• How do turbochargers work across vehicle technologies?
• What is the drive axle and what are its components?
• How does the valvetrain work in current and future technologies?
• What’s the role of software in the future of sustainable transportation?

Additional Resources

• Cummins to acquire engine braking and cylinder deactivation company to advance its path to a zero emissions future
• Jacobs® cylinder deactivation technology returns 2.76% fuel saving on highway test route
• Cummins’ Meritor Acquisition: A game-changer in the commercial vehicle market

Dive into the conversation:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:11) Importance of components in vehicles

(02:24) Integration of fuel systems and turbochargers

(03:13) Engine braking and safety functions

(04:20) Benefits of Jake brake systems

(05:11) Role of hardware and software in engines

(06:02) Navigating emissions regulations

(07:05) Impact of after-treatment systems

(08:16) Cummins and the future of cleaner transportation