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The long-standing joint venture between Cummins Inc. and Westport Fuel Systems Inc. for the manufacture of natural gas engines is nearing a turning point, with the companies and industry observers discussing what lies ahead both for the partners and for natural gas technology.

Recent headlines concerning the trucking industry’s economy have been somewhat foreboding, but industry leaders are optimistic workers laid off can find new jobs.

Two thousand salaried Cummins employees will be laid off in the first quarter of 2020, the Columbus, Ind.-based engine manufacturer announced Nov. 25.

Cummins Inc. announced its X12+Endurant powertrain is available for customers in regional haul applications, delivering what it termed as the lightest solution to this market with industry-leading maintenance intervals.

ATLANTA — Cummins Inc., underscoring its belief in the power of choice, announced its latest advances in fuel efficiency for its heavy-duty diesel engines and showcased hydrogen fuel cell technology in its own Class 8 demonstration model.

Cummins Inc. posted lower net income and revenue in the third quarter as demand fell for trucks and construction equipment.

Cummins Inc. selected Amy Adams to the newly created position of vice president of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies.

Hyundai Motor Co. and Cummins Inc. said in a joint statement that they have agreed to evaluate opportunities to develop and commercialize electric and fuel cell powertrains.

Cummins Inc. on Aug. 27 announced a multiyear partnership with the University of California-San Diego and its battery validation lab.

Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. supplied a leading 35.8% of the diesel engines used in the first half of 2019, amid an expanding market, WardsAuto.com reported, based on data that differed from the prior year.