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Cummins' new hydrogen engine is in the final stages of development and is already threatening Tesla's reign. This innovative engine delivers up to 294 hp of power, setting new records in the automotive sector.
Cummins' new 15-liter hydrogen engine promises to revolutionize the automotive industry. This innovative prototype, powered by water and releasing only steam, is challenging Elon Musk's Tesla in the clean vehicle market. With performance comparable to diesel engines and a promising range, this technology could mark a turning point in sustainable mobility.
Understand how the new Cummins engine works
A industry is in crisis and, while Elon Musk's Tesla leads the electric vehicle market, an American innovation could shake things up. This is a new hydrogen engine from Cummins, which promises unprecedented performance and almost zero environmental impact.
The new Cummins engine, which is still in the prototype phase, runs on water and emits only water vapor. With a tank full in a few seconds and a range comparable to traditional thermal engines, it seems like something out of a dream. However, it is in fact a reality.
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Cummins, a company specializing in the design and manufacture of engines for various industries, recently presented this new 15-liter hydrogen engine for the transport sector, leaving Tesla behind. A strong commitment to greener mobility and a drastic reduction in carbon emissions.
Cummins' new engine uses hydrogen as fuel, stored in a tank and then transformed into electrical energy through a fuel cell. This electricity powers the engine, without any toxic gas emissions, considerably reducing the environmental impact of road transport.
Understand the difference between Cummins' new hydrogen engine
The fuel cell is at the heart of this innovative system. It is an electrochemical converter that transforms fuel into electrical energy. In the case of the Cummins engine, hydrogen reacts with oxygen to produce energy, water and heat. This process is extremely efficient, with the fuel cell capable of transforming up to 60% of the hydrogen energy into energy.
O Cummins' new 15-liter engine is designed to deliver exceptional power and torque. With a minimum power of 294 and a maximum of 500 horsepower and torque of up to 1200Nm, is ideal for heavy trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles. These values are comparable to those of a conventional diesel engine, but with the great advantage of not producing polluting emissions.
Faced with competition from China and Japan, United States continue to innovate in the field of sustainable mobility. Cummins' new hydrogen engine could very well be the solution to the democratization of hydrogen vehicles, thanks to an innovative strategic concept and the development of a network of hydrogen fueling stations supported by the US government.
If this new hydrogen engine from Cummins turns out to be as promising as it looks, it could very well shake up the vehicle market and challenge Tesla's dominance in the EV segment.
Other hydrogen initiatives that are shaping the free fossil fuel market
Cummins' new hydrogen engine to surpass Tesla is not the only initiative in the sector. The noble effort of Toyota to save the internal combustion engine is producing a new technology. The automaker is testing a filter system that can actually capture CO2 from the atmosphere.
The brand has installed the technology in the hydrogen combustion engine it is testing in the GR Corolla racing car. The filter system works by capturing carbon dioxide which is then released into a fluid using the engine's own heat and does not require additional energy.
