Cummins has announced plans to adjust its business to focus less on diesel-powered engines, and more on electrification and other technologies in the years to come. During a Wednesday evening conference call with the media, Tom Linebarger, Cummins Chairman and CEO, emphatically stated that the Columbus-based corporation is more than diesel engines.

Linebarger says that in addition to designing and manufacturing diesel engines, Cummins is on the forefront of designing and manufacturing electrified drive-trains. He noted that environmental regulations and growing demand for cleaner power sources is fueling the move…

Julie Furber, executive director of Cummins’ Electrification Business Development, says that the company has been working on the development of electrified drive-trains and alternative power generation equipment for some time. She adds that the fruit of that labor will be available in the near future.

When asked how this shift will affect existing Cummins facilities and employees, Linebarger, said that diesel power will continue to be an important part of Cummins’ business in the years to come.

Cummins officials added that the company will have additional announcements about these efforts in August and September.