Cummins Launches Project Unity to Enhance Hydrogen-Fuel Powertrain Components
Key Ideas
- Cummins, Holtex, and the University of Manchester collaborate on Project Unity to improve design and durability of components in hydrogen-fuel powertrains.
- The project, funded by the UK government, aims to employ digital tools and machine learning to predict failure models and speed up the development process.
- By reducing the need for physical testing, Project Unity targets enhanced reliability, reduced downtime and costs, ultimately supporting Cummins in achieving its lower-carbon emission powertrains goal.
- This initiative is part of the UK government's Advanced Propulsion Centre UK's funding round, demonstrating a commitment to innovation in sustainable transportation.
Cummins has launched Project Unity in collaboration with Holtex and the University of Manchester, focusing on enhancing components in hydrogen-fuel powertrains. The project, led by Cummins in Huddersfield, UK, will utilize digital tools and machine learning to predict failure models of critical powertrain components. By minimizing the reliance on physical testing, Project Unity aims to accelerate the development of improved components, such as turbines and compressors. The ultimate goal is to boost reliability, reduce downtime and costs, and enhance overall efficiency in the production process. With a £2.4 million grant from the UK government, this initiative is part of a larger effort to support sustainable transportation innovation, aligning with Cummins' Destination Zero strategy for lower-carbon emission powertrains.
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