A HYBRID FOCUS

AUSTRALIA IS AMONG THE KEY MARKETS THAT WILL BENEFIT FROM CUMMINS INC.'S ACQUISITION OF FIRST MODE WITH ITS RETROFIT HYBRID SOLUTIONS FOR MINING AND RAIL.

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Cummins' recent acquisition of multinational decarbonisation company First Mode has emphasised the company's proactive approach to the energy transition, demonstrating its commitment to providing miners with the tools they need to reduce their carbon footprint.

First Mode's commercial operations in Australia (Perth), along with those in the US and Chile, are a key part of the deal.

The acquisition sees Cummins bring First Mode's hybrid mining, rail product lines and full intellectual property portfolio into the fold, including hydrogen and battery powertrain solutions.

First Mode's technology offers the first commercially available retrofit hybrid system for mining equipment, working to not just reduce carbon emissions, but also significantly lower the total cost of ownership, addressing a critical need in the industry.

"It is an important step forward in our goal to lead our power systems customers through the energy transition," Cummins president of power systems Jenny Bush said.