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First Mode develops and manufactures decarbonization solutions for heavy industry, focusing on the transition to clean energy. The company offers vehicle retrofits that integrate diesel hybrid, battery electric, and h...

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Post-acquisition subsidiary leveraging established powertrain IP to serve mining decarbonization with partner backing, though...

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Industry Mining Machinery
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
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First Mode Holdings, Inc. Overview

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First Mode develops and manufactures decarbonization solutions for heavy industry, focusing on the transition to clean energy. The company offers vehicle retrofits that integrate diesel hybrid, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell systems to assist mining and rail fleets in reducing emissions.

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Cummins acquired First Mode assets in February 2025, continuing its mission to decarbonize heavy industry. Since 2022, First Mode has operated at the TransAlta Centralia Coal Mine, transforming the site into a hub for clean energy innovation. The company now operates under Cummins' ownership following bankruptcy filing in December 2024.

Competitive Landscape

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Cummins is using First Mode's hybrid retrofit technology to provide decarbonization solutions for mining operations while maximizing life of existing fleets and reducing carbon emissions. Competitors in the mining decarbonization space include Caterpillar (with mining truck electrification), Sandvik (mining equipment OEM), and emerging hydrogen fuel cell providers targeting heavy equipment retrofitting.

Industry Context

First Mode Holdings, Inc. operates in Mining Machinery.

Key facts

Founded: 2018 · Headquarters: Seattle, Washington · Employees: ~235 · Revenue: $100M-$250M (estimated) · Market cap: N/A

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  • Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December 2024 after majority shareholder Anglo American stopped providing capital
  • Acquired by Cummins in February 2025 as a strategic asset for heavy-industry decarbonization
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Recent developments

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  • January 2026Cummins announced $2.1M grant to continue hybrid haul truck development at Centralia Proving Grounds through 2027
  • February 2025Cummins completed acquisition of First Mode assets following December 2024 bankruptcy filing
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Power Systems DivisionPower technology and decarbonization solutions for mining and heavy industry→Mining Equipment & ServicesMining truck electrification and heavy equipment manufacturing→Mining Truck SolutionsMining equipment and electrification retrofit solutions→

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What does First Mode Holdings, Inc. do?+
First Mode develops and manufactures decarbonization solutions for heavy industry, focusing on the transition to clean energy. The company offers vehicle retrofits that integrate diesel hybrid, battery electric, and h...
What is First Mode Holdings, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
First Mode Holdings, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 4/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
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Named competitors include Power Systems Division, Mining Equipment & Services, Mining Truck Solutions. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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