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ENGINE, A METHOD OF OPERATING AN ENGINE, AND A CONTROLLER

An engine system including an engine block. The engine block including a plurality of cylinders defining a plurality of combustion chambers each comprising one of a cylinder head and a piston. Each of…

DRIVE·Mar 12·2 min read

F01L13/0005 CUMMINS INC.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IMPROVE DRIVABILITY IN A FUEL CELL ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A fuel cell electric vehicle includes a fuel cell, a battery, and a power strategy control system communicatively coupled with the fuel cell and the battery. The power strategy control system is confi…

DRIVE·Dec 25·1 min read

B60L15/2045 CUMMINS INC.

INTAKE MANIFOLD WITH INTEGRATED FUEL RETURN PASSAGE

The application relates to an intake manifold integrated drain rifle. An intake manifold to reduce external fuel drain lines is provided. The intake manifold includes an intake manifold curved portion…

DRIVE·Oct 9·2 min read

F02M35/104 CUMMINS INC.

RANGE ESTIMATOR AND LIFE-BASED POWER DEMAND STRATEGY FOR FUEL CELL POWERTRAIN SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A method of operating a fuel cell includes determining a total age of the fuel cell, determining a state-of-charge of a battery, in response to the state-of-charge of the battery being greater than a …

DRIVE·Jun 12·1 min read

H01M8/04932 CUMMINS INC.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GEAR SHIFTING MANAGEMENT IN COOPERATIVE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Systems and methods for transmission gear shift management of a vehicle having cooperative adaptive cruise control (CACC) are provided. A method includes: enabling a cooperative adaptive cruise contro…

DRIVE·May 22·1 min read

B60W30/14 CUMMINS INC.

GASEOUS FUEL-AIR MIXER WITH HIGHER MIXTURE UNIFORMITY

A gaseous fuel-air mixer includes an outer shell, an inner shell, and a fuel chamber rib. The outer shell includes an air intake and a fuel intake. The air intake is configured to receive air. The air…

DRIVE·Oct 17·2 min read

F02M21/04 CUMMINS INC.

ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE WITH ANTI-ROLLBACK CONTROL

A method of reducing rollback of a electric vehicle, including determining a position baseline of the electric vehicle; determining a position compensated speed of the electric vehicle based on the po…

DRIVE·May 23·1 min read

B60W10/024 CUMMINS INC.

HYDROGEN RECIRCULATION PUMP HEATING AND SEALING ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS

A recirculation pump includes an impeller, a pump motor assembly, and a heater. The pump motor assembly includes a pump housing having a pump cavity and a pump motor arranged in the pump cavity that d…

DRIVE·Apr 18·1 min read

H01M8/04097 CUMMINS INC.

MODULAR AND SCALABLE RAIL FUEL SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

A connector block that directs fuel from an outer fuel line to an inner fuel line. The connector block includes an inlet that couples to the outer fuel line, an outlet that coupled to the inner fuel l…

DRIVE·Mar 14·1 min read

F02M55/025 CUMMINS INC.

FUEL REFILLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EQUIPMENT POWERED BY FUEL

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for optimizing refueling hydrogen in vehicles. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to identifying a refueling station, conducting a safet…

DRIVE·Oct 12·1 min read

B60S5/02 CUMMINS INC.

GASEOUS FUEL-AIR MIXER WITH HIGHER MIXTURE UNIFORMITY

DRIVE·Oct 5·2 min read

F02M21/04 CUMMINS INC.

INCREASE AFTERTREATMENT TEMPERATURE DURING LIGHT LOAD OPERATION

A method includes: receiving an inlet temperature of a selective catalytic reduction system; comparing the inlet temperature to a temperature setpoint; and adjusting at least one of a first exhaust ma…

DRIVE·Sep 21·1 min read

F01N3/2066 CUMMINS INC.

INCREASE AFTERTREATMENT TEMPERATURE DURING LIGHT LOAD OPERATION

DRIVE·Sep 21·1 min read

F01N3/2066 CUMMINS INC.

ELECTRODE PRESSURE BALANCE FOR A NITROGEN BLANKETING PROCESS

The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for operating a shutdown process in a fuel cell system including connecting a passive electrical load to a fuel cell stack in the fuel c…

DRIVE·Sep 14·1 min read

H01M8/04955 CUMMINS INC.

AIR TANK AND VARIABLE GEOMETRY AIR HANDLING IN HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS

An air handling system for a fuel cell stack includes a pneumatic storage device disposed downstream from a compressor, a flow control valve system configured to operatively couple an inlet of the pne…

DRIVE·Jul 20·1 min read

H01M8/04201 CUMMINS INC.

FUEL EJECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL ASSISTED EGR FLOW

A fuel ejector assembly includes a nozzle structured to receive fuel from a fuel conduit and eject the fuel therethrough, and an exhaust gas recirculation (“EGR”) conduit structured to communicate a r…

DRIVE·Jul 20·1 min read

F02M21/0248 CUMMINS INC.

PURGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS IN A FUEL CELL SYSTEM

The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for purging water or gas from a fuel cell system. The fuel cell system may include a multi-phase valve system and/or a separate valve sy…

DRIVE·Jun 1·1 min read

H01M8/04179 CUMMINS INC.

INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE SYSTEM

An intake manifold assembly includes an exhaust gas recirculation system and an intake manifold. The exhaust gas recirculation system includes a venturi with a venturi body. The venturi body includes …

DRIVE·May 4·1 min read

F02M35/104 CUMMINS INC.

ANTI-ROTATION RETAINING MECHANISM FOR A HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR IN A FUEL SYSTEM

Apparatuses for immobilizing fuel injection apparatuses are disclosed. A coupling member couples a fuel injection apparatus with an injector body of an engine. The coupling member includes a top surfa…

DRIVE·Apr 13·1 min read

F02M61/14 CUMMINS INC.

FUEL CELL VEHICLE TO REFUEL ANOTHER VEHICLE

A system for a fuel cell vehicle includes a providing fuel cell fuel port, a fuel cell fuel storage tank, a fuel cell fuel flowmeter, and a pressure regulator. The fuel cell fuel storage tank is fluid…

DRIVE·Mar 23·1 min read

B60S5/02 CUMMINS INC.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SKIP-FIRE OPERATION CONTROL

A method of controlling a skip-fire cylinder deactivation system of an engine system is provided. The method includes a controller deactivating a cylinder of the engine system to operate the engine sy…

DRIVE·Jan 19·1 min read

F02D17/02 CUMMINS INC.

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION CODING AND READING

A method of calibrating a control system based on a parametric value of a component. The method includes receiving a current from a component of the control system. The component is communicatively co…

DRIVE·Nov 10·1 min read

F02D41/2432 CUMMINS INC.

INTAKE SYSTEM FOR NATURAL GAS ENGINE

The present invention relates to an intake system for natural gas engine. An intake system for an engine is provided. A conduit is configured to direct a combustible mixture to a cylinder head. A mixi…

DRIVE·Oct 20·1 min read

F02M21/04 CUMMINS INC.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING AND CONTROLLING EMISSIONS IN A HYBRID SYSTEM

The present disclosure generally relates to a system and methods for managing and controlling emissions produced by a vehicle and/or powertrain which includes one or more power sources selected from a…

DRIVE·Sep 29·1 min read

B60W20/16 CUMMINS INC.

VALVE COVER LOAD DEFLECTION LIMITING SYSTEM

A system comprises a component manufactured via additive manufacturing. The component includes a first material with a first contraction rate. An insert is disposed in the component and comprises a se…

DRIVE·Sep 29·1 min read

F01M11/00 CUMMINS INC.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING PASSIVE NITROGEN OXIDE ADSORBERS IN EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEMS

A system includes a catalyst for receiving and treating exhaust gas generated by an engine, a passive NOx adsorber (PNA) positioned upstream of the catalyst, a bypass valve positioned upstream of the …

DRIVE·Sep 1·2 min read

F01N3/2892 CUMMINS INC.

MODULAR AND SCALABLE RAIL FUEL SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

A modular system for injecting fuel into an engine comprises a fuel rail coupled to the engine. A plurality of connection members are coupled to the fuel rail, and each of the plurality of connection …

DRIVE·Aug 25·1 min read

F02M55/025 CUMMINS INC.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

Systems, apparatuses, and methods disclosed herein relate to a system including a vehicle accessory and a controller coupled to the vehicle accessory. The controller is configured to receive internal …

DRIVE·Aug 18·1 min read

B60W10/30 CUMMINS INC.

AIR TANK AND VARIABLE GEOMETRY AIR HANDLING IN HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS

DRIVE·Aug 11·1 min read

H01M8/04201 CUMMINS INC.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EQUALIZING BACKPRESSURE IN ENGINE CYLINDERS

An exhaust manifold comprises a plurality of exhaust intake conduits structured to be fluidly coupled to an engine and receive exhaust gas from a corresponding cylinder of the engine. At least one exh…

DRIVE·Jul 21·1 min read

F01N13/10 CUMMINS INC.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY ACTIVATING ENGINE CYLINDERS TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM CYLINDER PRESSURE

A system for controlling operations of an engine comprises a plurality of cylinders and a controller operatively coupled to each of the plurality of cylinders. The controller is configured to determin…

DRIVE·Jun 30·2 min read

F02D41/0087 CUMMINS INC.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING REGENERATIVE BRAKING WITH FEEDBACK FROM BRAKE-TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Methods and systems for operating a vehicle on a reduced traction surface are disclosed. A controller of the vehicle obtains at least one of: ambient information or GPS information, determines a derat…

DRIVE·May 5·1 min read

B60T8/17636 CUMMINS INC.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LIMITING A DUTY CYCLE OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE IN A SERIES HYBRID POWERTRAIN FOR IMPROVED TURBOCHARGER EFFICIENCY

A powertrain system includes an engine coupled to a turbocharger and a timer, a motor generator coupled to the engine and a battery, and a controller. The controller is structured to receive data indi…

DRIVE·Mar 3·2 min read

B60W20/13 CUMMINS INC.

PRIME MOVER SYSTEMS WITH A POWER TAKE-OFF SYSTEM AND A TRANSMISSION

A prime mover system includes a first prime mover, a first drive shaft, a differential, a power take-off (PTO) drive shaft, a second drive shaft, a transmission, a first accessory, and an output shaft…

DRIVE·Dec 23·1 min read

B60K17/28 CUMMINS INC.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH LOAD CONTROL

Systems and methods for managing loads on a power grid are provided. The load control system includes one or more energy sources connected to a common bus and a first device connected in series betwee…

DRIVE·Nov 4·1 min read

H02J9/068 CUMMINS INC.

ENGINE INTAKE AIR SYSTEM INCLUDING CAC BYPASS AND SEPARATE BYPASS HEATER, AND HIGH-EFFICIENCY SPARK-IGNITED DIRECT INJECTION LIQUID PROPANE ENGINE ARCHITECTURES INCLUDING SAME

An intake air circuit is structured to transmit intake air from a turbocharger compressor to an intake manifold of an engine. A charge air cooler (“CAC”), a bypass line, and a bypass heater are each p…

DRIVE·Oct 28·2 min read

F02M31/042 CUMMINS INC.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING DEACTIVATION OF A CYLINDER OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE SYSTEM

An internal combustion engine system includes an internal combustion engine, a controller, and an increased brake load event communicator. The internal combustion engine includes a first cylinder and …

DRIVE·Oct 21·2 min read

F02D41/0087 CUMMINS INC.

WASTE HEAT RECOVERY HYBRID POWER DRIVE

A waste heat recovery (WHR) hybrid power system can be utilized in vehicles to convert heat energy into mechanical energy. The WHR system can include a WHR power unit structured to convert thermal ene…

DRIVE·Sep 30·1 min read

B60W20/14 CUMMINS INC.

TRANSMISSION-MOUNTED COMBINED ENERGY RECOVERY DRIVE

An energy recovery drive system includes a motor-generator that is structured to selectively operate in a motor mode and a generator mode. A first shaft is operatively coupled to a transmission power …

DRIVE·Jun 24·1 min read

B60K6/387 CUMMINS INC.

SOC AND SOH CO-ESTIMATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A system is provided for performing a power estimation process for an electric vehicle using a controller. The controller estimates an inner state of an energy storage supply of the electric vehicle. …

DRIVE·Jun 24·2 min read

G01R31/367 CUMMINS INC.