Cummins opens new £13m powertrain test facility

American-owned Cummins Inc. has opened a new £13 million powertrain test facility at its engine manufacturing plant in Darlington, England.

Four years in development, Cummins says its new 8,000 square foot facility will allow it to explore a wider range of power technologies, from the latest generation diesel, natural gas, and hydrogen-capable fuel agnostic combustion engine platforms to hydrogen fuel cells and battery electric powertrains.

According to Cummins, the facility will be instrumental in supporting the development of a wide range of Cummins and Accelera products, including internal combustion engines for Euro 7 and Stage 6, fuel-cells and batteries, as well as key components such as axles and e-axles.

The company’s Darlington campus in the UK employs around 1,750 people in manufacturing, technical, testing, and business support roles.

Jonathon White, vice-president of engine business engineering, said: “The new centre enables Cummins to develop and test a wider range of vehicles and machinery powered by hydrogen, renewable natural gas, advanced diesel, or battery-electric.

“It is a key part of our Destination Zero strategy to reduce the greenhouse gas and air quality impacts of our products – helping our customers in their energy transition, whatever solution they chose.”