Cummins » AEOS

Cummins is known for its hardworking diesel engines, but now the company is looking to the future with the debut of the electric Concept Class 7 Urban Hauler EV. The Cummins electric truck, known as AEOS, is powered by a new battery pack that is lighter and denser, giving the truck a longer driving range and faster charging times.

The vehicle has a battery with a capacity of 140 kWh. It is fully charged only in an hour. Cummins plans to shorten the charging time: the goal is to charge the battery in 20 minutes. By 2020, the time has come. The AEOS only has a 100 mile-range, which means that it’s more ideal for shorter trips in urban environments. In addition, the company plans to introduce a variant of the AEOS with a diesel engine as a range extender. The vehicle should then have a range of 480 kilometers.

The Aeos, named after one of the four castles that drew the sun carriages in Greek mythology, is scheduled to come on the market in 2019. The tractor with the hybrid drive will follow a year later.

“These new technological innovations build on our 100-year legacy of bringing the best solutions to our customers, 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 to bring our customers the choice and solutions that enable their success and contribute to a sustainable future.”