Cummins is a renowned manufacturer of world engines that has taken a new, shocking step-releasing an engine meant for airplanes! The surprise does not end here-surprise upon surprise, as this is not a diesel-powered engine. Cummins manufactures engines only for heavy-duty vehicles, but this time, the whole company has changed its thinking and has a totally different paradigm regarding environmentally friendly modern technology.
Why Did Cummins Enter Aircraft Engines?
Cummins has produced some of the most powerful diesel engines for trucks, buses, construction equipment, and generators. From now on, it's future technology in fuel and application-friendly uses that Cummins wants to focus on when they venture into aircraft engine manufacturing, indicating where the company is heading regarding another trend in driving technological innovation.
If It is Not Diesel, What Are The Other Types of Engines?
The most significant news thus far is as follows-Cummins' upcoming commercial flying engine is neither diesel-powered nor hybrid-electric but hydrogen fuel cell technology. With this, the company aims to counter emissions in the aviation space and promote clean energy endeavors.
Prospects of Innovative Technology
Cummins have already begun the work with advanced propulsion systems, advanced propulsion systems, which include:
Hybrid electric aircraft engines
Fuel through hydrogen
Options carbon neutral
These technologies will make aviation greener and cheaper in the future.
With Whom Is Cummins Working?
Rumor has it that cummins is partnering with a few airframe manufacturers for this project and research institutes. It is one of those long-term visionary plans wherein a completely working eco-friendly aircraft engine is expected to be ready in 2030.
This is not just another innovative product from Cummins. It is a commitment to moving into a greener future. Evidence again by this that they are ever ready for the technology changes over time, that this time around, they developed an aircraft engine to run on renewable fuels instead of diesel.
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