Cummins Inc. and Rush Enterprises, Inc. closed on Cummins’ acquisition of 50% equity interest in Momentum Fuel Technologies from Rush Enterprises.
The joint venture between Rush Enterprises and Cummins will pursue production of near-zero emissions natural gas powertrains. The companies will manufacture Cummins-branded natural gas fuel delivery systems for the commercial vehicle market in North America.
The new company combines the strengths of Momentum Fuel Technologies’ compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel delivery systems and Cummins’ powertrain expertise. When powered by renewable natural gas (RNG), using methane collected from organic waste as the primary fuel source, the engines can be credited with a neutral to negative carbon index. This results in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at or below zero.
Srikanth Padmanabhan, president of the Engine Business at Cummins, said the collaboration is an example of Cummins’ commitment to natural gas powertrains. Padmanabhan also said the partnership will expand and improve on service and support for CNG and RNG customers.
“The partnership will help us bring to market the highest quality, clean and efficient natural gas products,” Padmanabhan said, “including the 15-liter natural gas engine we announced in October.”
