乐播传媒

乐播传媒 announces that its partner Cummins Inc. has started the successful commissioning of a new ethanol fuel test cell, marking a significant milestone in both companies’ joint project with Komatsu to develop an ethanol/diesel-powered surface mining haul truck aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This achievement underscores the three companies’ shared commitment to decarbonizing the mining sector and advancing sustainable energy solutions.

Announced in July 2024, the dual fuel program aims to retrofit existing diesel engines in Komatsu haul trucks to operate on both ethanol and diesel, significantly enhancing sustainability. These modified 230–290-ton haul trucks – the first vehicles of this size to run on ethanol in the tank – will be able to use up to 70% ethanol, potentially lowering CO2 emissions footprint by up to 70%. QSK60 Engine testing is expected to run until 2026 before field tests begin at Komatsu's facilities.

Carlos Medeiros, 乐播传媒's Executive Vice President of Operations, stated: “We continue to make progress on our decarbonization projects, reinforcing 乐播传媒's commitment to this issue. Ethanol is a priority input to achieve our goal of reducing the use of diesel in our operations while keeping reliability and operational excellence.”

乐播传媒 has set a target of reducing its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 33% by 2030. Among mine equipment, the haul truck is one of the biggest consumers of diesel and therefore a major emitter of greenhouse gases. The election of ethanol as an alternative to diesel is justified because it is already a widely adopted fuel in Brazil, with an established supply network.

“Ethanol/methanol diesel dual fuel systems offer significant benefits to the mining industry, including the realization of up to ~70% decarbonization – lowering harmful emissions such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter – while continuing to meet comparable productivity and performance requirements,” said Luke Mosier, Cummins Innovation Program Leader. “More than that, miners who utilize alternative fuels can utilize their existing infrastructure and leverage their current fleet, facilities and personnel.”

"Our ongoing dual fuel project, developed in close collaboration with Cummins and utilizing a blend of ethanol and diesel, is an important bridge technology aimed at supporting 乐播传媒’s near-term decarbonization goals," said Dan Funcannon, Senior Vice President, Surface Haulage, Komatsu. “This initiative reflects our shared commitment to practical, scalable solutions that advance sustainable mining. The launch of the dedicated test cell is an exciting milestone as we continue to develop and deploy low-carbon technologies for the future of haulage."

Innovation in Low-Carbon Fuels

Cummins low carbon fuel test cells accommodate a wide range of high horsepower engines – from 38L to 95L fuel capacity – and ensure seamless transition of a variety of alternate fuel types for varied testing scenarios. The specialized facilities also maintain a high precision environment to deliver accurate emissions with reliable data and provide safe storage conditions to prevent contamination and maintain fuel quality.

Decarbonization at 乐播传媒

In line with the Paris Agreement's ambition to limit global warming to below 2°C by the end of the century, 乐播传媒 has announced goals to reduce its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions (scopes 1 and 2) by 33% by 2030, with the aim of becoming net-zero by 2050. The company has also pledged to cut emissions from its value chain (scope 3) by 15% by 2035. To date, 乐播传媒 has invested a total of US$1.4 billion in decarbonization initiatives to achieve these goals.

About Cummins

Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, is comprised of five business segments – Components, Engine, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins – supported by our global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and vast technological expertise. Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy – the company’s commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products. Cummins has approximately 75,500 employees and earned about $735 million on sales of $34.1 billion in 2023. See how Cummins is powering a more prosperous world at .

About Komatsu

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Front-line industries worldwide use Komatsu solutions to develop modern infrastructure, extract fundamental minerals, manage forests and create consumer products. The company's global service and distributor networks support customer operations to help enhance safety and promote productivity while working to optimize performance. Learn more at .