Columbus, Indiana - Cummins Inc., a power generation product manufacturer, has acquired First Mode assets, including hybrid mining and rail product lines and its full IP portfolio covering hydrogen and battery powertrain solutions. This marks the first commercially available retrofit hybrid system for mining equipment, lowering total cost of ownership (TCO) and accelerating decarbonization in operations.
Cummins is also acquiring First Mode’s commercial portfolio, along with its manufacturing and technical teams in Australia, the U.S., and Chile. First Mode will continue supporting customers during the transition and remains committed to shipping products in Q1.
This acquisition reinforces Cummins dedication to advancing decarbonization solutions, expanding its product portfolio to help customers transition to a lower-carbon future. With this integration, First Mode will operate within Cummins’ Power Systems industrial segment, driving innovation in sustainable mining and rail technologies.
Mr. Jenny Bush, President of Power Systems at Cummins, said, “This acquisition is an important step forward in our goal to lead our Power Systems customers through the energy transition. With First Mode’s hybrid retrofit technology, we are accelerating our ability to provide decarbonization solutions that meet miners’ need to drive down operating costs. With hybrid retrofit kits, modular component upgrades and scalable solutions, we are bringing miners the flexibility and confidence they need to decarbonize operations while adapting to evolving technologies and infrastructure.”
Cummins is leading the development of multiple technology pathways to support the mining industry's transition to sustainability. By leveraging hybrid systems and clean fuels like ethanol and methanol, Cummins provides bridge solutions that extend fleet life while cutting carbon emissions.
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