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Cummins Turbo Technologies, a business unit of global power technology pioneer Cummins Inc. celebrated the expansion of its new turbo remanufacturing operations in North Charleston, allowing the company to better serve customers.  Destination Zero Remanufacturing is an important part of Cummins’ environmental sustainability strategy, Destination Zero. Remanufacturing will allow the company to use less, use better and use again while presenting an environmentally friendly option to replace a turbo. Additionally, by salvaging roughly 70 percent of the turbo’s metal by weight, remanufacturing greatly reduces the global impact of mining and refining those metals. remanufacturing facility investment The new facility will remanufacture used turbochargers that will meet the same specifications as new turbos Cummins’ $27 million investment in the remanufacturing facility will create more than 250 new jobs for the North Charleston community. The new facility will remanufacture used turbochargers that will meet the same specifications as new turbos. Each remanufactured turbo will go through an equivalent validation process to ensure they meet the dependability and performance expectations of Cummins’ customers.  air-handling  “Our employees in Charleston are critical to making Cummins Turbo Technologies the world leader in air handling for commercial vehicles by exhibiting the teamwork and excellence necessary to deliver innovative, reliable turbocharger solutions,” said Shon Wright, Vice President of Cummins Turbo Technologies. “Our investment in the Charleston area will help us optimize our footprint and continue to be the top choice of our global customers.” Adding turbo remanufacturing to North Charleston, where Cummins Turbo Technologies has an existing manufacturing presence, allows Cummins the flexibility to optimize its network between remanufactured and new turbocharger products and improve the cost competitiveness of both remanufactured and new turbos. Commitment to Charleston Cummins has had a presence in the Charleston area since the 1990s and opened its existing facility, the Charleston Turbo Plant, in 2006 with a focus on manufacturing first-fit turbochargers for original equipment manufacturers (OEM). Currently, more than 725 employees are working there.  In addition to the sustainability and business benefits of locating the new facility close to the existing Charleston Turbo Plant, Cummins is expanding in North Charleston because of its competitive manufacturing industry, and robust labor pool, and to continue strengthening its deep ties to the community and workforce. new remanufacturing facility CommunityWorks and Lowcountry Street Grocery also received grants to support small Black-owned businesses While in Charleston to open the new remanufacturing facility, Wright presented local community groups with grants as part of the company’s journey to dismantle institutional racism through the Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity initiative. Metanoia, a local community organization that invests in neighborhood assets to build leaders, was presented with a $1 million Community Development grant to establish quality housing and generate economic development. CommunityWorks and Lowcountry Street Grocery also received grants to support small Black-owned businesses in the Charleston community. racial equity  “In Charleston, we have a history of supporting community organizations in the areas of education, environment, and equality of opportunity,” Wright said. “Cummins’ goal is to improve communities where our employees are located, and we are committed to bringing together all of Cummins' capabilities - its people, its balance sheet, and the company’s philanthropy to drive racial equity and combat the impact of racism on our employees, communities, and economy.”

Cummins Inc. will soon begin building its new gigawatt electrolyzer manufacturing plant in Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, reaffirming the company’s commitment to expanding the green hydrogen economy in Europe and globally. In 2021, Cummins announced it had selected Spain as the site of a new proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer plant. Recently, the company purchased more than 530,000 sq. ft. (50,000 sq. m.) of land in the industrial area of Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, where it is now preparing to begin construction. energy transition “We’re excited to be a part of Guadalajara and put down our roots in Spain. The growing hydrogen economy here continues to be an attractive environment for Cummins to increase its global electrolyzer manufacturing footprint,” said Amy Davis, Vice President and President of New Power at Cummins. Amy Davis adds, “With the support of the Spanish government and the European Union, Spain’s hydrogen market has great potential. This facility will poise Cummins to help European customers transition their energy supply and meet ambitious sustainability goals. This plant is also another step toward achieving Cummins’ carbon neutrality targets.”  PEM electrolyzer plant The facility will house system assembly and have the capacity to produce 500MW of electrolyzers per year Construction of the new PEM electrolyzer plant is anticipated to be completed at the end of 2023. It will initially create approximately 150 high-skill jobs, with the potential to add another 200 jobs as production grows. The more than 200,000 sq. ft. (20,000 sq. m.) facility will house system assembly and testing and have the capacity to produce 500MW of electrolyzers per year, scalable to more than 1GW per year.  zero-emissions technologies Cummins’ investment in Spain adds to the company’s global efforts to scale the development and manufacturing of zero-emissions technologies and ultimately reduce carbon emissions. The company also recently announced the expansion of PEM electrolyzer manufacturing capacity at its Oevel, Belgium, factory to 1GW. “Green” hydrogen produced through water electrolysis using renewable electricity is a key enabler to economy-wide decarbonization. Once produced, hydrogen can be stored as a liquid or a gas and transported. Hydrogen as an alternative energy source  As an alternative to fossil fuels, hydrogen is a viable zero-emissions solution for some of the world’s most energy-intensive and hardest-to-abate sectors, such as heavy-duty commercial transportation, manufacturing, industrial processes, and chemical production. Cummins is committed to helping the European Union produce more hydrogen domestically" “By increasing our ability to meet the demand for hydrogen generation technology, this facility will help accelerate the global clean energy transition and the role of hydrogen as a viable alternative energy source in Europe,” said Alexey Ustinov, Vice President of Electrolyzers at Cummins. “Cummins is committed to helping the European Union produce more hydrogen domestically, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and securing a sustainable future.” renewable hydrogen Cummins has a long history of advanced technology and engineering capabilities and innovates across a broad portfolio of renewable hydrogen technologies. It has been part of many of the world’s hydrogen “firsts,” including powering the world’s largest PEM electrolyzer in operation at 20 MW in Bécancour, Canada; the world’s first megawatt-scale demonstration plant for storing wind energy in the natural gas grid in Windgas Falkenhagen, Germany; the world’s first 100% hydrogen-powered passenger train fleet in Lower Saxony, Germany; and the world’s first hydrogen refueling station for ships, cars, trucks, and industrial customers in Antwerp, Belgium. 

Cummins Inc. will begin producing electrolyzers in the United States of America (USA), underscoring the company’s continued dedication to advancing the nation’s green hydrogen economy. Electrolyzer production will take place in Fridley, Minnesota, starting at 500 megawatts (MW) of manufacturing capacity annually, scalable to 1 gigawatt (GW) in the future. “Expanding Cummins’ electrolyzer manufacturing footprint to the United States is a milestone not only for our company, but an important step in advancing global decarbonization efforts,” said Alexey Ustinov, Vice President of Electrolyzers at Cummins. Expanding Cummins’ footprint in the USA Alexey Ustinov adds, “This is a reflection of increasing government support through the Inflation Reduction Act, Hydrogen Hubs and a blossoming hydrogen economy in the states. Cummins’ ability to leverage our manufacturing, engineering and sourcing knowledge to build capacity will help us meet increased customer demand and continue to accelerate the clean energy transition.” Cummins plans to dedicate 89,000 sq. ft. of its existing Fridley facility to electrolyzer production Cummins plans to dedicate 89,000 sq. ft. of its existing Fridley facility to electrolyzer production. Initially, the facility will manufacture its HyLYZER®-500 and HyLYZER®-5000 proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers here, with the potential to manufacture other electrolyzer products in the future. This range of products can accommodate power needs from 1.25 MW to more than 200 MW for both small- and large-scale hydrogen generation projects. New electrolyzer manufacturing facility in Fridley An electrolyzer separates water into oxygen and hydrogen. When the electrolyzer system is operated using renewable electricity – such as solar, wind or hydropower – the hydrogen it produces is ‘green’ and carbon free. This green hydrogen can be stored as a compressed gas or a liquid and used as an energy-dense, clean power source to help decarbonize a variety of hard-to-abate sectors, such as heavy-duty transportation and industrial processes. Growing global electrolyzer manufacturing footprint This new production space in Fridley adds to Cummins’ growing global electrolyzer development and manufacturing footprint. The company recently announced expansion of PEM electrolyzer manufacturing capacity at its Belgium factory to 1 GW and has added space to its Mississauga, Canada, site. Cummins is also building two new electrolyzer factories in Spain and China, each starting at 500 MW of manufacturing capacity and scalable to 1 GW. Expanding electrolyzer capabilities to Minnesota The company continues to evaluate new opportunities to grow in North America" “Expanding our electrolyzer capabilities to Minnesota is Cummins’ first step in enhancing our ability to serve North American customers and meet growing demand for large-scale electrolysis projects globally,” said Alex Savelli, Managing Director of Electrolyzers – Americas at Cummins. Alex Savelli adds, “The company continues to evaluate new opportunities to grow in North America that will enable us to extend our electrolyzer product range and manufacture next-generation technologies for larger, more demanding applications.” History of advanced technology and engineering capabilities Cummins has a long history of advanced technology and engineering capabilities, and innovates across a broad portfolio of market-renowned renewable hydrogen technologies. The company has been part of many of the world’s hydrogen ‘firsts’, including powering the world’s largest PEM electrolyzer in operation at 20 MW in Bécancour, Canada, the world’s first megawatt-scale demonstration plant for storing wind energy in the natural gas grid in Windgas Falkenhagen, Germany, the world’s first 100% hydrogen-powered passenger train fleet in Lower Saxony, Germany, and the world’s first hydrogen refueling station for ships, cars, trucks and industrial customers in Antwerp, Belgium. Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity (CARE) program Choosing Fridley as the site for its first U.S. electrolyzer production plant highlights Cummins’ long-term commitment to the greater Twin Cities area and the favorable climate for investment there. In addition to strengthening its physical roots in Fridley, the company is dedicated to helping the community in a variety of ways, including through its Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity (CARE) program and support for Black-owned businesses and mobile grocery markets in the greater Minneapolis area.  Providing a clean energy source We are proud to see continued growth of our robust industrial district to meet customer demand" “The City was excited to hear the announcement of the United States’ first electrolyzer production plant would be built in the Fridley Cummins location,” said Scott Hickok, Community Development Director for the City of Fridley. Scott Hickok adds, “We are proud to see continued growth of our robust industrial district to meet customer demand, while also providing a clean energy source. These efforts help drive the City’s Energy Action Plan to reduce community energy use through conservation and renewable energy. Thank you, Cummins, for continuing to choose Fridley and being a valued business in our community!” Diverse economy and innovative culture “We congratulate Cummins on choosing Minnesota as the location for its first electrolyzer production plant in the country,” said Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner, Steve Grove. Steve Grove adds, “We’re proud that Cummins recognizes the many elements that make Minnesota a great place to expand business – from our strong work ethic and educated workforce to our diverse economy and innovative culture. Thank you for building what matters in Minnesota.”