Cummins Unveils 15-Liter Natural Gas Engine For Heavy-Duty Trucks

Cummins Inc. CMI unveiled a 15-liter natural gas engine for heavy-duty trucks, marking an important part of its strategy for its path to zero emissions.
Cummins expects the expanding product lineup to help achieve its PLANET 2050 environmental goals.
The 15-liter natural gas engine can be paired with a Cummins Eaton Automated Transmission Technologies Endurant HD Transmission and Cummins Fuel Delivery System.
The 15-liter engine will offer ratings up to 500hp and 1,850 ft-lbs of torque and is expected to weigh 500 lbs less than comparable 15-liter diesel engines currently available on the market.
"We believe this natural gas option is a game-changer as a cost-competitive power option to existing diesel powertrains in heavy-duty trucking, making it a great complement to reduce CO2 emissions," said Srikanth Padmanabhan, President, Engine Business, Cummins.
Price Action: CMI shares closed higher by 3.11% at $238.73 on Thursday.