Cummins Inc.—a global power leader—has partnered with Terex Advance Mixer Inc., a subsidiary of Terex Corporation, Edge Materials LLC, and PCC Hydrogen Inc.
Via a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the partnership will seek to produce, trial, and prove the value of (initially) concrete mixer trucks powered by Cummins’ zero-carbon, hydrogen fueled internal combustion engines. This is the very first MoU of its kind signed by Cummins.
The project aims to develop a full hydrogen eco-system together with a hydrogen producer, vehicle manufacturer and end user.
The four companies are uniting to integrate the Cummins X15H hydrogen internal combustion engine into the Terex Advance Commander Series of front-discharge concrete mixer trucks.
Cummins Inc.
Cummins X15H Hydrogen Engine
The X-15H, is a hydrogen engine built by Cummins.
Ready-mix concrete provider Edge Materials and customer Terex Advance will operate the hydrogen-powered trucks in challenging real-world environments including on construction sites and critical infrastructure projects. PCC Hydrogen, an ultra-low carbon intensity hydrogen producer will supply the hydrogen fuel as well as stationary storage and dispensing services.
“While Cummins is investing in a range of power options to support decarbonization, hydrogen internal combustion engines are emerging as a key technology to eliminate carbon emissions from heavy-duty sectors, while retaining the power density and operational range typical of diesel engines,” explained Jim Nebergall, General Manager - Hydrogen Engines at Cummins.
He continued: “This collaboration represents an end-to-end demonstration of how hydrogen internal combustion engines work practically in tough applications using real trucks, real infrastructure and real end-users.”
Aligned with Destination Zero, the Cummins strategy to reduce the greenhouse gas and air quality impacts of its products, the four-company collaboration will spearhead a complete and viable approach to decarbonizing mixer trucks, without impacting vehicle performance.
David Grabner, General Manager at Terex Advance Mixer, added, “Customers expect Terex Advance concrete mixer trucks to deliver consistent and high-quality concrete efficiently and reliably, while also minimizing environmental impact through reduced emissions and fuel consumption. Decarbonizing concrete mixer trucks, however, can be difficult due to the energy demands and long operational hours.
“This project marks a significant milestone in our decarbonization journey, as Cummins’ X15H engines introduce an alternative, zero-carbon emissions option for our customers, while providing the performance our trucks need to get the job done.”
Using proven internal combustion engine technology, the hydrogen engines from Cummins use zero-carbon hydrogen fuel rather than traditional diesel. The engines are similar in architecture to today’s diesel and natural gas-powered engines—offering heavier-duty, longer range applications a route to decarbonize without major changes to vehicle designs and at a lower upfront cost than current zero-carbon alternatives.
Dana Boyd, President of Edge Materials concluded, “We are excited to be facilitating the combined efforts of Cummins, Terex Advance, and PCC Hydrogen to demonstrate a real-life carbon reduction system for concrete delivery. As industries are looking for ways to reduce carbon emissions, we will be aligning our pioneering efforts utilizing the X15H engine in front-discharge concrete mixer trucks to show that hydrogen technology is a viable alternative fuel for demanding on- and off-highway environments.”
Terex Advance Mixer Inc.
Terex Advance Mixer, headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a manufacturer of front discharge concrete mixer trucks, with a 50-year history of specializing in the design, production, and support of a comprehensive lineup vehicles essential to the construction and concrete industries.
PCC Hydrogen Inc.
PCC Hydrogen, based in Louisville, Kentucky, has pioneered hydrogen production from renewable fuels in a distributed and cost-effective manner, enabling the production of negative carbon index hydrogen while capturing pure CO2 (carbon dioxide) byproduct gas.
Edge Materials LLC
Edge Materials of Cloverdale, Indiana, is a US midwest regional ready-mix concrete business. committed to superior products and environmental stewardship. Its fleet of mixer trucks is powered by Cummins engines.
About Cummins Inc.
Products from Cummins range from diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains, and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, axles, drivelines, brakes, suspension systems, electric power generation systems, batteries, electrified power systems, electric powertrains, hydrogen production and fuel cell products. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 73,600 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment and equality of opportunity. www.cummins.com.