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Even though hurricane season runs just six months out of the year, when storms hit, they do significant damage – about $26 billion annually, according to researchers at MIT. When it comes to actual damage, two elements cause the most – water from storm surge or relentless rains and wind. Secondary to wind and water are the destruction both leave behind. Power outages. Flooding. Building destruction. With all that in mind, I ’ ve put together six tips to help you prepare for hurricane season. These are being presented on behalf of Cummins generator   Inc., manufacturer of home standby generators, with whom I ’ ve partnered. Three of these tips are DIY — or do it yourself — things you can easily do yourself to help minimize or hopefully even prevent damage. You should definitely hire a professional to tackle the other three tips. DIY Hurricane Prep When it comes to do-it-yourself hurricane preparation, I suggest sticking with activities that are easy for you to do ...

Engine Generation-Cool Things About Cummins Generator CUMMINS UNVEILED A REVOLUTIONARY NEW ALL-ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN IN A DEMONSTRATOR TRUCK TO THE MEDIA TODAY (AUG. 29, 2017). HERE ARE FIVE COOL THINGS ABOUT WHAT THE VEHICLE MIGHT MEAN TO CUSTOMERS, THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE CONCEPT OF ELECTRIFICATION. IT ’ S ALL ELECTRIC! The demonstrator truck uses a 140 KWh battery pack instead of a 12-liter engine. The weight of the electric powertrain is roughly equal to that of the removed engine, aftertreatment, transmission and fuel tank. The tractor day cab when paired with a trailer has a gross vehicle weight rating limit of 75,000 pounds. The concept truck has a range of about 100 miles on a single charge for city driving that ’ s extendable to 300 miles with additional battery packs. The powertrain and truck will enable Cummins to learn more about the potential electrification holds for larger vehicles. IT HAS PLENTY OF OTHER ENERGY-SAVING FEATURES A regenerative braki...