Cummins Developing An Electric Engine?

The day has come. Autoblog reported that diesel engine builder, Cummins, has officially announced it’s officially making the move towards electric powertrains, including hybrids. Cummins is expected to launch its first EV powertrain in 2019.

A Cummins representative said that after that engine is released a range-extended engine similar to the Workhorse W-15 or the BMW i3, will be unveiled. The engines will be used mainly for commercial vehicles with engines for off-road and highway vehicles coming later. The engines will be made of several Cummins parts but the company is open to working with other developers, too. Why would Cummins stray away from diesel? Its chief technical officer said there is a “trend away from diesels”. What do you think? Cummins making EVs…let us know in the comments…

This Sunday starting at 9am there’s all new tech from the shops. In Detroit Muscle, how do you get tons of power out of an already stout factory coyote motor? Supercharge it! Plus how to build a drivetrain to handle nearly 700 ponies to the wheels!

Then in PowerNation Katie’s featured ride is this 80’s IMSA GTP series inspired SuperLite Coupe. Owner Bill Phillips and painter Anthony Kutas will talk about building, painting and driving these cool kit cars. Bill received the chassis, suspension, glass and body and then he decided everything else. He opted for an LS-3 with a 6 Speed. Anthony from Charlotte Speed Shop took over the challenge of laying down the Ferrari Yellow paint. Plus it’s super comfortable to drive on the street or the track! It’s a full block of tech so make sure you tune in.