Daimler Truck, Cummins converting Freightliner Cascadias to run on hydrogen

Rendering of Freightliner Cascadia with trailer advertising fuel cell capability

LONG BEACH, Calif. — In the clearest sign yet of Cummins Inc.’s evolution from a legacy diesel engine maker, the company will work with Daimler Truck North America to fit Class 8 Freightliner Cascadias with hydrogen fuel cells.

The announcement by Cummins CEO Tom Linebarger at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo fills a big gap for Cummins, which has heavily invested in fuel cells and hydrogen production technology in recent years.

“End users say, ‘I’d like one of those fuel cells. Can you...

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