Cummins to debut 2030 B7.2 hybrid bus option at APTA EXPO in Chicago
Cummins will bring a 2030 B7.2 hybrid rating for 60-ft transit buses, its X10 engine, Accelera zero-emissions hardware and connected tools to APTA EXPO in Chicago on Oct. 5-7.
- 2030
- 60-ft
- up to 350 hp
- 1,150 lb-ft
What Happened
Cummins Inc. will present a broad portfolio of power and technology solutions for public transit at APTA EXPO, held Oct. 5-7 in Chicago. At booth #2446, the company will show next-generation engine technology alongside hybrid, zero-emissions and connected solutions, under the theme "Built for the Route Ahead." APTA EXPO is held every three years by the American Public Transportation Association and gathers the latest innovations shaping public transportation. Cummins says the portfolio is aimed at helping transit agencies improve efficiency, reliability and performance while preparing for the future.
Cummins is expanding its hybrid powertrain offering with a new B7.2 engine rating designed specifically to support 60-ft hybrid transit buses, planned as a 2030 offering. The company says the decision is a response to strong customer demand for hybrid solutions that reduce fuel consumption and emissions while delivering the performance, reliability and operational flexibility transit agencies require. The new rating complements the existing B7.2 40-foot application and builds on more than 25 years of Cummins transit bus hybrid powertrain work. By combining highly efficient internal combustion engines with electrification, Cummins says hybrids can capture many of the benefits of electrification while preserving the range, uptime, infrastructure flexibility and operational capability customers depend on.
“At Cummins, we know the future of public transit goes beyond a single power solution. We're excited to be part of APTA to demonstrate how our next-generation X10 engine, zero-emissions technologies and digital capabilities can help transit agencies meet today's operational needs while preparing for the route ahead.”
- Purpose-built for the demanding routes of coach and transit buses
- Up to 350 horsepower and 1,150 lb-ft of torque for transit buses, delivering power through acceleration and gradeability for hilly terrain and congested city routes
- Twin Module Aftertreatment System designed to meet strict emissions standards while maintaining durability, efficiency and performance
- Separate DPF and SCR assemblies that enable flexible chassis integration while maintaining serviceability requirements
- Electric ultra-low-floor axle (eULFA)
- Advanced LFP battery
- BP97E battery
- NextGen 1CS2016 motor with an ELFA inverter
Cummins will demonstrate how its Connected Solutions insights can help transit fleets maximize performance and uptime. The tools shown include industry-leading remote diagnostics, Predictive Insights and digital service tools. They are part of the same booth portfolio Cummins has brought together under the theme "Built for the Route Ahead."
APTA EXPO takes place in Chicago, with Cummins exhibiting at booth #2446.
In-booth press conference where Nicole Wheeldon, joined by other Cummins leaders, shares insights on the X10 engine and the future of public transit.
The new B7.2 hybrid engine rating for 60-ft transit buses is offered.
Previously from Cummins Inc.
In our earlier coverage, Cummins' X10 engine was described as built on one platform intended to cover medium- and heavy-duty jobs, including vocational trucks, delivery fleets, emergency vehicles, RVs and transit buses. That item framed the engine as an attempt to serve several duty cycles from a single platform.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Cummins Inc.'s official releases.
Why this matters
The showcase targets transit agencies, which are under pressure to improve efficiency and reliability while preparing for future powertrains. Cummins is betting hybrids can capture many benefits of electrification while preserving range, uptime and infrastructure flexibility. The new rating expands a hybrid transit bus line Cummins says it has worked on for more than 25 years.
Terms in This Story
- Hybrid powertrain
- A drivetrain that pairs an internal combustion engine with electric components such as a motor and battery, cutting fuel use and emissions.
- LFP battery
- A lithium iron phosphate battery, a lithium-ion chemistry known for durability and thermal stability.
- DPF
- Diesel particulate filter, an exhaust component that traps soot from diesel exhaust.
- SCR
- Selective catalytic reduction, an aftertreatment system that uses a reagent to convert nitrogen oxides in exhaust into nitrogen and water.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.