Power Onward

What connects the trucks in remote mines to the phones in our pockets?

Guilherme shows Kim how copper, iron, and other essential minerals fuel not only machinery but also the digital world we live in. From electric vehicles to data centers, mining plays a central role in the systems we rely on every day.

He shares what it’s like to stand beside a 400-ton truck, how massive mine sites operate like cities, and why copper remains critical to AI expansion. With firsthand stories from Peru and insights from his time at Cummins, Guilherme brings the mining industry into focus.

This conversation reveals how power begins long before the plug and how Cummins is contributes from the ground up.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How haul trucks and excavators move hundreds of tons in a single load.
• What it takes to power mine sites located far from the grid.
• Why mining is opening more doors for women across the industry.

Additional Resources

• Pit to port: An interactive experience
• Milestone in assembly
• Cummins, Vale, and Komatsu advance joint dual fuel program to develop large truck engine powered by both ethanol and diesel
• Power with purpose: How the QSK95 is redefining ultra-class mining productivity
• Cummins and Komatsu to collaborate on joint mining hybrid development plan

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Dive into the conversation:

(00:00) This is Power Onward

(01:15) Why the mining image in your head is outdated

(02:13) The childhood toy that sparked a mining career

(03:37) How mining connects to everything we use daily

(04:13) How big are haul trucks, really?

(08:08) How Cummins supports both mining and data centers

(10:09) A haul truck built entirely by women

(11:16) What’s next for cleaner mining technology

(13:05) How off-grid mine sites stay powered with Cummins

(15:52) Visualizing the QSK95 engine

(17:27) Life on a 10-days-in, 10-days-out schedule

(19:40) What 190 gallons of fuel per hour looks like

(20:21) How one engine contains 16 RAM truck engines

What does power mean when the grid isn’t guaranteed? 

Tanya joins Kim from Johannesburg to discuss how Cummins is supporting communities across Africa and the Middle East. Their efforts span hospitals, telecom towers, data centers, and homes, providing innovative and reliable energy solutions.

With a background in design and a passion for people, Tanya brings a fresh perspective to power technology. She highlights the beauty found in even the smallest engine components, the significance of battery energy storage systems, and how Cummins empowers individuals to shape their own careers.

This episode serves as a reminder that when power and purpose intersect, the possibilities are endless.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why power reliability is critical in regions like Africa and the Middle East—and how Cummins is meeting that need.
• How creativity, not just engineering, has a place in shaping the future of power.
• Why believing in yourself is the first step to making a real impact at Cummins.

Additional Resources

• Valuing the power of difference
• The Keeper. The Preserver. The Archivist.
• The delicate art of designing for the future
• From Capitol Hill to clean energy
• The DNA of an engineer

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Dive into the conversation:

(00:00) This is Power Onward

(00:33) Tanya shares how engine parts became works of art

(02:47) From design agency to Cummins creative

(05:01) The power of storytelling through visuals and campaigns

(06:22) Why creativity belongs in a technical world

(07:57) Tanya explains the energy challenges across her region

(09:40) Battery energy storage systems making a real impact

(11:10) Her superpower is spotting strengths in others

(14:46) Navigating languages, cultures, and currencies

(17:38) Cummins is chosen for product strength and people commitment

(19:54) Tanya’s message to employees: trust your value and speak up

Power isn’t just critical, it’s lifesaving.

In this episode of Power Onward, Kim talks with Nick about the invisible lifelines inside hospitals—the backup power systems that activate in under 10 seconds to keep surgeries going, medications stable, and life-saving tech running.

Nick explains how Cummins is uniquely positioned to serve healthcare providers thanks to decades of experience, end-to-end system design, and an unwavering focus on innovation. From diesel reliability to the future of microgrids and battery storage, discover how Cummins is helping hospitals balance resilience with sustainability.

Because in a world where lives are on the line, there’s no time for power failure.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How power systems impact hospital operations beyond just the operating room.
• Why Cummins’ integrated approach gives healthcare providers confidence when it matters most.
• What the future holds for resilient and sustainable healthcare power systems.

Additional Resources

• Trust in one. Trust in Cummins. | Cummins Healthcare
• How Cummins powered the frontline of healthcare
• Cummins healthcare power solutions

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Dive into the conversation:

(00:00) This is Power Onward

(00:34) The 10-second countdown to restore power

(01:20) Why healthcare depends on backup systems

(02:16) The evolving need for resiliency and power in hospitals

(03:25) The hidden power behind critical hospital functions

(05:13) What happens during those crucial 10 seconds

(06:54) Real-world demonstration of backup power in action

(07:55) ATS vs. UPS

(09:01) What sets Cummins apart in healthcare

(10:47) Balancing sustainability with reliability

(13:08) How battery storage and lighter gensets reduce emissions

(15:07) Microgrids: The future of hospital power systems

(18:47) Wrapping up with a look toward tomorrow

When it comes to power technology, the future is shaped by the decisions we make today. In this episode, Kim sits down with Tara to explore what sustainability really means for Cummins and why it’s more than a buzzword. 

It’s a strategy. A mindset. A movement.

Together, they unpack Cummins’ Destination Zero strategy, circular economy principles, and the role design plays in building a healthier planet. With honesty and energy, Tara shares how Cummins is simplifying sustainability for its people and why focusing on your sphere of influence might be the most powerful thing you can do.

Whether you’re designing the future of energy or choosing what to wear tomorrow, this episode will show you how small actions can lead to a big impact.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Cummins’ Destination Zero strategy links sustainability to growth and impact
• Why the circular economy is about recycling and designing smarter from the start
• How Cummins is empowering employees to take action, not just take notes

Additional Resources

• Cummins Chair, CEO announces goal to double fuel efficiency work with customers
• Does the pace of the energy transition influence decarbonization goals?
• What is circular economy? 
• Climate transition plan: Circular economy model
• Cummins environmental sustainability
• Sustainability reports library
• Cummins water works: Addressing the global water crisis

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Dive into the conversation:

(00:00) This is Power Onward

(01:28) Why Tara made sustainability personal

(02:49) What Destination Zero really means

(03:26) Breaking down and simplifying sustainability

(05:29) Why decarbonization matters at Cummins

(06:34) Fuel-agnostic engines and customer-focused innovation

(08:09) Renewable energy and powering manufacturing responsibly

(08:38) Circular economy: use less, use better, use again

(10:37) Navigating the energy transition with confidence

(12:35) Why sustainability is good business

(15:38) What gives Tara hope for the future

(17:16) The “no new clothes” challenge and engaging employees

(19:33) Designing products for a full lifecycle

(19:54) Employee engagement and action through sustainability influencers

(20:44) Final thoughts: sustainability happens now or not at all

Not every engineer starts with a textbook. Some start with a wrench.

In this episode of Power Onward, Kim talks with Taylor about what it means to build a career from hands-on experience. Taylor shares how she went from managing an oil change shop to leading a 25-person test engineering team at Cummins. Through stories from the garage to the test cell, she shows how confidence and capability grow when curiosity leads the way.

Hear how Taylor’s real-world perspective shapes how Cummins validates engine performance, supports team development, and contributes to a more inclusive workplace.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How hands-on experience builds a strong foundation in engineering
• What engine testing looks like behind the scenes at Cummins
• How leadership and mentorship go hand-in-hand in technical environments

Additional Resources

• Cummins powers women
• Indiana Native Plants 
• SIU Automotive Technology Program
• Cummins: Social responsibility
• Cummins: Corporate responsibility 
  
  

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Dive into the conversation:

(00:00) This is Power Onward

(00:33) From oil changes to Cummins: how it all began

(02:34) Learning to trust her value in engineering spaces

(05:38) Navigating challenges as a woman in engineering

(08:14) How Cummins and gardening shaped Taylor’s purpose

(11:36) A deeper look at community, belonging, and leadership

(13:18) What it’s like inside the testing lab

(16:00) What night shift leadership taught her about resilience

What’s it like being an intern at Cummins? Here’s a hint: it’s not about coffee runs or simply note-taking.

In this episode of Power Onward, Kim sits down with Josie and Mason from the Global Brand Team to talk about the real work, impact and growth that happens when young talent gets a seat at the table.

From leading global calls to updating websites and creating brand content, these two aren’t just observing—they’re helping shape what’s next. You’ll hear everything from global collaboration stories to what it’s like driving a semi truck through an obstacle  course (yes, really).

Tune in if you’ve ever wondered how internships at Cummins build confidence, connection, and career momentum.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How real-world experience at Cummins helps interns build career clarity and confidence
• Why networking, soft skills, and curiosity matter just as much as technical know-how
• What driving a semi, leading a global call, and creating brand impact all have in common

Articles

• Cummins early careers

Videos

• Power to build the future again

Additional Resources

• https://www.cummins.com/careers 
• Explore opportunities at Cummins
  
  

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Dive into the conversation:

(00:00) This is Power Onward

(00:34) Myths and a fact: Interns at Cummins do more than observe

(01:31) What made Josie and Mason choose Cummins

(03:52) Intern projects that go global

(06:02) How past experiences prepared them for real-world work

(07:50) The kind of impact interns are making right now

(10:15) Plant tours, drone shows, and driving semis—yes, semis!

(12:56) How Cummins supports interns in exploring career paths

(14:52) Real advice for future interns

Batteries do more than store energy. They’re reshaping how the world is powered.

In this episode of Power Onward, Kim sits down with Aaron to discuss the role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the global energy transition. From commercial buildings to remote islands, Aaron explains how this all-in-one technology brings cleaner, smarter power wherever it’s needed.

Learn how large-scale batteries go beyond backup to become the brains of entire energy systems, and why Cummins’ latest innovation is a major step toward Destination Zero.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are changing how industries use and manage power.
• Why smart, containerized solutions offer faster setup and seamless grid integration.
• Why batteries are also storage devices that power every infrastructure we have

Articles

• Learn more about Battery Energy Storage Systems | Cummins Inc. 
• Types of applications for BESS and the benefits of incorporating BESS into your solutions | Cummins Inc. 

Videos

• Cummins Power Generation Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) 
• Cummins Power Generation Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) launch unveil 

Additional Resources

• Battery Energy Storage Systems: Understanding key concepts and applications 
• A focus on BESS: Synchronizing and load sharing in inverter-based technology and synchronous machines

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Dive into the conversation:

(00:00) This is Power Onward

(00:33) How batteries became a global power solution

(01:30) Massive batteries that also manage your energy system

(02:43) Explaining how BESS works using a simple analogy

(03:56) Inside Cummins’ new all-in-one battery system

(05:35) Designing for speed, safety, and scalability

(06:20) Powering through heat and grid limits in Dubai

(09:07) The role of BESS in the energy future

Picture a future where building a zero-emissions vehicle feels as simple as snapping together LEGO bricks. 

That’s the mindset Accelera by Cummins is bringing to clean energy, offering flexible solutions that meet customers wherever they are in their transition to smarter, cleaner power.

In this episode, Kim and Kat get hands-on with the idea of building electric power systems like DIY kits. From batteries and motors to inverters, they break down how Accelera helps reconfigure powertrains for a cleaner future. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How powertrain components are interchangeable and can fit together like building blocks
• Why Accelera isn’t averse to the “messy middle” within the shift to clean energy
• What makes Accelera and Cummins uniquely equipped to meet customers 

Articles

• Top benefits of  tiered battery designs for commercial electric vehicles
• Accelera to unveil zero-emissions integrated battery electric powertrain for Isuzu F-series medium-duty truck

Videos

• Our next breakthrough has a name: Accelera
  
  

Additional Resources

• Advanced LFP
• Tiered battery platform
• Accelera showcases latest zero-emissions lineup for commercial vehicles at ACT Expo
• Top benefits of tiered battery designs for commercial electric vehicles

Dive into the conversation:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:31) Building the future of power like Legos

(02:11) Transitioning from diesel to alternative power

(03:27) Accelera’s role in modular technology

(04:08) Cummins and Accelera's partnership

(05:25) Customizable solutions for companies

(06:06) Kat’s perspective on DIY power solutions

(07:18) Scalability and efficiency in powertrain innovation

(08:34) The complexity of energy transitions

(10:20) Ensuring supportive and adaptable change

(10:45) Accelera’s innovative legacy from Cummins

(11:36) Empowering customers with choices

(12:02) Guiding through the energy transition

Behind every powerful engine is a company powered by purpose. 

In this episode of Power Onward, Kim is joined by Jim to explore how Cummins shows up in communities around the world. From its legacy of civil rights advocacy to its forward-thinking Cummins READY™ education strategy, Jim shares how Cummins connects innovation with impact.

Discover how aligning company goals with community needs creates lasting value, and why education, equity and the environment are part of Cummins’ DNA.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Cummins READY™ is helping over a million people build skills for the jobs of the future.
• Why aligning business goals with community needs leads to stronger impact.
• What happens when corporate responsibility is treated as a core value, not just a department.

Articles

• READY™ to Inspire the Next Generation: Sparking STEM curiosity through play
• Cummins at the READY™ to help tackle the education crisis
• Effective corporate responsibility in times of change

Videos

• Cummins READY™
• Cummins Corporate Responsibility
  
  

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Dive into the conversation:

(00:00) This is Power Onward

(00:33) A morning at the WNBA STEM event and what it says about Cummins

(01:30) Jim’s personal journey into community involvement

(03:12) The moments that shaped Jim’s passion for impact

(04:03) The legacy of J. Irwin Miller and Cummins’ long-standing values

(06:22) What makes Cummins’ community engagement model unique

(08:45) The strategy behind Cummins READY™ and how it started

(10:16) The global vision: education, upskilling, and impact by 2030

(12:10) Bringing it full circle: passion, purpose and power

Engines and bees may not seem alike at first, but for Matt, they both represent systems built on precision, purpose, and connection.

We often overlook what powers our everyday lives, but behind the scenes are people like Matt who troubleshoot, innovate, and uphold the reliability that keeps industries running. At Cummins, that sense of purpose is passed down through generations, shaping not just careers but the way communities grow and thrive.

From early memories of punch cards to supporting fleets across the globe, Kim and Matt explore how legacy, curiosity, and technical expertise come together to create meaningful impact.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Cummins engines are trusted across critical industries
• How problem-solving and personal relationships go hand in hand
• What beekeeping reveals about the power behind progress

Additional Resources:

• Cummins.com/podcast
• Cummins Technical Center celebrates 50 years of innovation
• Cummins PowerStore 

Dive into the conversation:

(00:00) This is Power Onward

(00:31) A buzzing beehive meets engine power

(01:24) Carrying on three generations at Cummins

(03:39) How IT started with punch cards in the 60s

(05:07) From racing dreams to Cummins support

(07:20) Troubleshooting on the front lines

(08:40) Earning trust through personal connections

(11:16) From seasonal allergies to beekeeping

(12:54) Engines and bees: a shared ecosystem

(16:00) Beyond trucks: Cummins across land and sea

(19:04) Keeping hospitals and society running

(24:42) The engine that changed small-haul transport

(26:50) Smarter engines than the moon landing

(28:22) Purpose, legacy and innovation intertwined