Walmart teams with Cummins and Chevron to debut 15L renewable natural gas engine

Walmart (WMT) is reaching a new destination in its goal for a zero-emissions transportation fleet with the debut of the first North American-and the first of five- 15-liter compressed natural gas engine that will be incorporated into Walmart’s private fleet. The X15N engine is supplied by Cummins (CMI) and fueled by Chevron (CVX) with compressed natural gas CNG linked to renewable natural gas. The Walmart truck will make its inaugural trip from Indiana to California, making pit stops along the way to refuel at Chevron stations. Last year, Walmart announced several first-of-their-kind initiatives among its Class 8 transportation fleet as the retailer pursues its goal to achieve zero emissions across global operations by 2040. And just in time for Earth Week, the introduction of this CNG-powered truck is an important milestone in the retailer’s journey. "Walmart transportation is focused on the continuous piloting of solutions that aren’t just changing the industry, but are having a lasting impact on the world," said Fernando Cortes, senior vice president of transportation at Walmart. "We are proud to team with Cummins and Chevron to develop industry-leading advancements that pave toward a lower carbon future."