Cummins unveils new powertrain test facility in UK

Global power solutions provider Cummins announced the official opening of a new powertrain test facility at its Darlington campus in the UK on July 11.

This facility expands its European Technical Operations and will enable Cummins to develop and test a wider range of power technologies. These include the latest generation of diesel, natural gas, and hydrogen-capable fuel-agnostic combustion engine platforms, as well as hydrogen fuel cells and battery electric powertrains, as the company works towards achieving zero emissions across its product portfolio.

Taking four years to complete and with an investment of more than £13mn, the two-story facility increases testing capacity for Cummins. Jonathon White, vice president of Cummins Engine Business Engineering, stated, “The new centre enables Cummins to develop and test a wider range of vehicles and machinery powered by hydrogen, renewable natural gas, sustainable diesel, or battery electric. It is a key part of our Destination Zero strategy, to go further, faster to reduce the greenhouse gas and air quality impacts of our products—helping our customers in their energy transition, whatever solution they choose.”

The facility will provide new capabilities to support the development of the fuel-agnostic Cummins HELM platform, as well as the broader Accelera by Cummins products. It will also support continued development work on the hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine (H2-ICE).