First Mode Holdings, Inc. Overview
Pro stress-test →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.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →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
Pro stress-test →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 equipment decarbonization and electrification retrofit technology.
Key facts
Founded: 2018 · Headquarters: Seattle, Washington · Employees: ~235 · Revenue: $100M-$250M (estimated) · Market cap: N/A