![]() Our estimated impact of doing just that is an additional 1.4 gigatons of cumulative carbon reduction – the equivalent of removing all trucks from the road for three years.”Ĭummins didn’t stop there and said it will continue to advance the internal combustion engine technology it’s renowned for with further advancements in efficiency, as well as compatibility with cleaner fuels like hydrogen, biodiesel and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Carbon once emitted to the atmosphere can’t be taken back and we can make the greatest impact by focusing on a dual path – advancing combustion engine technology and bringing on new zero carbon solutions. Jennifer Rumsey, Cummins president and CEO, expanded on its Destination Zero TM strategy, emphasizing the significance in the time value of reducing carbon emissions. They also showcased a new concept commercial truck with an internal combustion engine fueled not by diesel but by hydrogen. Likewise at IAA, Cummins, the world’s largest diesel engine manufacturer, unveiled a range of fuel efficient and low carbon/no carbon solutions, including a new diesel engine designed to meet Europe’s upcoming Euro 7 more stringent emissions standards. The company’s zero-emissions strategy builds on battery-electric, fuel-cell-electric, and combustion engines that run on renewable fuels such as biogas or green hydrogen. To reach zero emissions, there are some customers who will continue to operate with a combustion engine” – this according to Jessica Sandstrom, an SVP of global product management at Volvo Trucks. “It will not be one solution that fits all. Whatever driveline – electric, gas-powered, or conventional diesel truck – we offer solutions for increased energy efficiency and a reduced climate footprint,” says Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks. We look forward to showing our great trucks and services that enable haulers to reduce CO2 while at the same time running a competitive business. ![]() “Together with our customers and their customers we are on a journey towards zero emissions. The company argues they’ll be needed to help make the existing fleet of combustion-engine trucks more environmentally friendly. Volvo Trucks is touting renewable fuels as an alternative to diesel fuel and a viable third option for commercial vehicles. ![]() In stark contrast, the IAA paints a far different picture a broader mosaic of energy and fuel technologies translating to a theme of “It’s not a one-size fits all problem, and we need many different solutions.”Īt IAA, many vehicle and engine manufacturers are on stage with their technology and future plans. The theme of Climate Week NYC is “Getting It Done.” The transport session there includes only a monochromatic discussion about electrification. It’s the 122 nd year for this international gathering and technical event focused on advanced mobility and commercial vehicles. Across the pond in Hannover Germany is the Internationale Automobilausstellung, otherwise known as the IAA. In New York City it’s Climate Week – a media conglomerate-organized event with wide ranging programming that checks all the climate change discussion boxes – some in conjunction with the United Nations General Assembly meeting. This week two events are leading venues for discussions about climate change.
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