Werner will begin validation and integration of Cummins’ recently announced 15-liter natural gas and 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines in its vehicles.
Cummins plans to start integrating these new powertrains into Werner trucks in the second half of 2022, starting with the 15-liter natural gas model.
“Werner is a transportation leader focused on reducing its carbon footprint, and Cummins is uniquely positioned to help provide low carbon options successfully and seamlessly using multiple power solutions,” said Srikanth Padmanabhan, Vice President and President, Engine Business, Cummins. “Our solutions include our newest heavy-duty natural gas engine and our heavy-duty hydrogen ICE engine currently being developed. Our broad range of powertrain solutions from advanced diesel, natural gas, hydrogen to electrification allows Cummins to provide multiple options that meet our customers’ specific business needs and sustainability targets today. The next generation Cummins powertrains will provide a clear path to transition towards a zero- emission future.”
“The options Cummins is providing align with our longstanding focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint,” said Derek Leathers, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Werner Enterprises. “They understand the priority we place on using technology to minimize our impact on the environment. By being proactive now, we are ensuring a better future for everyone, and I look forward to this collaborative effort.”
“This collaboration will combine the extensive experience and expertise of both our companies to provide Werner’s fleet with a safe and reliable solution that will help them meet their sustainability and operational targets while providing Cummins valuable operational and performance data to help us optimize our product offerings,” said Amy Boerger, Vice President and General Manager, North America at Cummins. “These collaborations allow us to refine and optimize our technologies to make the shift to zero-emissions commercial transportation solutions across diverse markets much more quickly.”
The 15-liter natural gas engine, which was announced in October 2021, can be combined with a Cummins Eaton Automated Transmission Technologies Endurant HD Transmission and a Cummins Fuel Delivery System to create a purpose-built and fully integrated natural gas powertrain. For specialized applications, other transmission pairings will be available at launch. When powered by renewable natural gas, the 15-liter engine will produce up to 500 horsepower and 1,850 ft-lbs of torque while not requiring selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to meet 2024 California or Environmental Protection Agency emission standards, making it a potentially carbon-negative solution (RNG).
OEMs and end-users benefit from the adaptability of hydrogen engines because they can continue to use familiar mechanical drivelines with vehicle and equipment integration. This is similar to current powertrains while still providing enough power and capability to meet application requirements.
In addition, the 15-liter hydrogen engine can run on zero-carbon green hydrogen fuel produced by electrolyzers made by Cummins. Global investment in renewable hydrogen production is expected to increase, paving the way for the deployment of hydrogen-powered fleets powered by Cummins fuel cells or engines.
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