Cummins to make electric powertrains for city buses in 2019

Jun 15, 20171 min read

Engine maker Cummins plans to start production of electric powertrains for transit buses in cities around the world in 2019, executives said on a conference call on Wednesday.

Company executives said that more industrial and commercial uses will follow in the years to come, especially as the battery range for electric vehicles increases.

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