Cummins has taken another step towards integrating electric power after it acquired Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI), a California company known for its commercial hybrid and electric power technology.
Cummins had previously introduced a concept hybrid truck in 2017. They continued their commitment to electric power, acquiring Brammo, a producer of electric traction motors, and Matthey Battery Systems, a lithium ion battery designer and manufacturer. EDI represents yet another step toward that commitment.
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According to the Commercial Carrier Journal, EDI’s system is capable of switching between hybrid and electric technology in real-time. It has predominately been used in transit busses to this point.
