Cummins has been awarded a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for its high power density inverter project, which is intended to spur advancements in zero-emissions vehicles.
Oct 06, 2021
Cummins has been awarded a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for its high power density inverter project, which is intended to spur advancements in zero-emissions vehicles.
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Is Cummins Going Electric? Company acquires new US Grant
GM Reports Third Quarter Sales…And They’re WAY Down
If you’re a Cummins owner, you know that performance and reliability go hand-in-hand. In terms of serviceability, durability and aftermarket support, the Cummins has been the most desirable engine of the lot for more than 30 years—and for good reason. Unfortunately, every engine has its shortcomings.
In the diesel truck community, there are a few engine assignments considered “the norm”. However, these norms are sometimes breached by people who may have a loyalty to a specific engine brand but have an atypical truck for that engine. Either way, these swaps are unique and still render some badass trucks!
The 6.7L Cummins is hard to beat in the diesel world. The common-rail inline-six features the longest stroke, the biggest bore, and the most displacement in the segment. Unfortunately, head gasket failure is a big problem in the 6.7L world. We’ll address this and a few other common issues here.
There is no denying how well GM has executed these latest generation heavy duty trucks. The 2020+ Silverado and Sierra has been a total success in the market. While this truck was a real showstopper in the show room, of course it couldn’t be left stock for long.
International Harvester Scouting the Road to Diesel Power
The International Scout was diesel before diesel was cool. Diesels were nothing new for International Harvester, in their truck lines and, of course, in the agricultural and off-highway equipment lines. In the latter part of 1971, the IH sales department decided adding diesel power to the new Scout II was a good thing. That wasn’t a new idea either..
When we talk about a great or historic engine, sometimes we need to talk more about what it powered, because that’s what made it famous. It’s beyond argument that the Gray Marine 6-71 series, the marinized version of the General Motors 71 Series, deserves a high spot on the list of the world’s most influential diesels. Here’s why.
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