# CUMMINS UNVEILS NEW ELECTRIC TRUCK PROTOTYPE

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/08/cummins-unveils-new-electric-truck-prototype/
- Published: 2017-08-30T04:20:45-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

# The 7 Urban Hauler Tractor is set to redefine energy-efficiency and density capabilities for the EV market.**_⏎  ⏎ _

The lighter, denser battery design allows it to hold a longer charge for improved
range and faster charging. That’s for reducing down time. It’s also set to offer
50 percent fuel savings.

COLUMBUS, Ind. – During an event at its historic technical center in Columbus, Ind.,
[Cummins](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/08/drive-electric-hudson-valley-event-at-bmw-hudson-valley-august-12/)
Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today unveiled its latest power solutions and energy-diverse products
went big. For they were demonstrating that the company is prepared to win. All with
new and future technologies.

The company displayed the latest in technology and Cummins. It also revealed for
the first time ever, a fully electric class 7 [demonstration](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/06/greenpower-and-nys-officials-hosted-an-electric-school-bus-demonstration-at-fox-lane-high/)
Urban Hauler Tractor.

[⌊The 7 Urban Hauler Tractor is set to redefine energy-efficiency and density capabilities
for the EV market. The lighter, denser battery design allows it to hold a longer
charge for improved range and faster charging, reducing down time. It’s also set
to offer 50 percent fuel savings.⌉⌊The 7 Urban Hauler Tractor is set to redefine
energy-efficiency and density capabilities for the EV market. The lighter, denser
battery design allows it to hold a longer charge for improved range and faster charging,
reducing down time. It’s also set to offer 50 percent fuel savings.⌉[

“This new technological innovation builds on our 100-year legacy of bringing the
best solutions to our customers. That’s driving their success and meeting the evolving
demands of their industries and markets,” said Jennifer Rumsey, Chief Technical 
Officer, Cummins Inc. “We will harness our global technical footprint to continue
to develop a wide variety of power technologies. All to bring our customers the 
choice and solutions that enable their success. Finally and contribute to a sustainable
future.”

“As a global power leader for the commercial and industrial customers we serve. 
It’s with an unmatched service and support network. So we are better positioned 
than any other company to win in new and emerging technologies and in new markets,”
said Rich Freeland, Cummins President and Chief Operating Officer. “We will leverage
our deep industry and customer knowledge. Moreover and our scale advantage to win.
Over the past century, our ability to innovate and adapt. It has fueled our success.
So  we are confident we are on the right path to do it again.”

**[⌊With the unveiling of the Concept Class 7 Urban Hauler EV, Cummins introduced
a state-of-the art battery pack offering, redefining energy-efficiency and density
capabilities for the EV market. The lighter, denser battery design allows it to 
hold a longer charge for improved range and faster charging, reducing down time.
The concept truck design includes an Engine-Generator option for extended range 
capabilities, allowing users to benefit from Cummins B4.5 or B6.7 engines, providing
a major advantage over today’s hybrid systems. These engine options offer 50 percent
fuel savings compared to today’s diesel hybrids with zero emissions.⌉⌊With the unveiling
of the Concept Class 7 Urban Hauler EV, Cummins introduced a state-of-the art battery
pack offering, redefining energy-efficiency and density capabilities for the EV 
market. The lighter, denser battery design allows it to hold a longer charge for
improved range and faster charging, reducing down time. The concept truck design
includes an Engine-Generator option for extended range capabilities, allowing users
to benefit from Cummins B4.5 or B6.7 engines, providing a major advantage over today’s
hybrid systems. These engine options offer 50 percent fuel savings compared to today’s
diesel hybrids with zero emissions.⌉[

## **Electrified Powertrain Solutions**

With the unveiling of the Concept Class 7 Urban Hauler EV. So Cummins introduced
a state-of-the art battery pack offering. Thereby redefining energy-efficiency and
density capabilities for the EV market. The lighter, denser battery design allows
it to hold a longer charge. There for improved range and faster charging. All the
while with reducing down time. The concept truck design includes an Engine-Generator
option for extended range capabilities.

In addition and it’s allowing users to benefit from Cummins B4.5 or B6.7 engines.
Thereby providing a major advantage over today’s hybrid systems. These engine options
offer 50 percent fuel savings compared to today’s diesel hybrids with zero emissions.

**_Source: [Cummins Inc](https://www.cummins.com), For more information, visit [www.social.cummins.com](https://web.archive.org/web/20180108124509/http://social.cummins.com/)._**