Cummins Next Gen X15 to play key role in hydrogen transition

A next generation X15 engine is set to play a pivotal role in the transition to clean energy for customers operating in the off-highway and mining sectors.

The X15 launched by Cummins powers heavy-duty applications such as large bulldozers, cranes and excavators.

It is part of the Cummins HELM™ fuel-agnostic engine platform, which means it can utilise natural gas, renewable biofuels, such as HVO and biomethane or hydrogen.

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The hydrogen-compatible X15 has ratings up to 395kW (530 hp). Thanks to its advanced XPI fuel system, which enables precise injection and optimised combustion, fuel consumption of the X15 is as low as 180 g/kWh, reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) and lifetime CO2 emissions.

The Single-Module™ Aftertreatment System also reduces emissions and simplifies maintenance. The X15 has extended maintenance intervals up to 1,000 hours, cutting service costs and downtime.

Following a series of acquisitions, including Meritor, Cummins is now positioning itself as more than a manufacturer of engines: it is a supplier of premium integrated powertrain solutions, covering engines, a wide range of axles, heavy-duty brakes, transfer cares, gearboxes, aftertreatment, telematics and more.

Cummins’ power unit packages offer customers the ability to select the optimal combination of powertrain and components.

Marina Savelli, Vice President, Off-Highway at Cummins, said: “We’re making record investments in our technologies and have one of the broadest portfolios of power solutions for industrial applications in the world. Our versatility, scale and longevity position us to help OEMs succeed.”

In a further boost to its mining sector capability, Cummins recently acquired the assets of First Mode, a leader in retrofit hybrid solutions. The acquisition includes hydrogen and battery powertrain solutions.

First Mode’s technology represents the first commercially available retrofit hybrid system for mining equipment, significantly reducing TCO while advancing decarbonisation in operations.

Jenny Bush, President of Power Systems at Cummins, added: “With hybrid retrofit kits, modular component upgrades and scalable solutions, Cummins is bringing miners the flexibility and confidence they need to decarbonise operations while adapting to evolving technologies and infrastructure.”

For more information, visit www.cummins.com.