Cummins, Daimler and PACCAR to Build Truck Battery Plant in Mississippi

BYHALIA, MS—Accelera by Cummins, a joint-venture between Cummins Inc., Daimler Truck North America and Paccar Inc., plans to build a battery factory here. The state-of-the-art facility near Memphis will produce lithium-iron phosphate batteries for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles beginning in 2027.

EVE Energy will serve as the technology partner in the project and will contribute its industry-leading battery cell design and manufacturing expertise.

“This site selection represents an exciting and tangible step toward advancing our Destination Zero strategy and our vision to lead the industry toward a decarbonized future,” says Jennifer Rumsey, CEO of Cummins. “We are excited to join the Marshall County community to drive economic growth and job creation in Mississippi, while continuing to expand our strong partnerships and serve the diverse needs of our customers.”

“Localized battery cell production is an important component of delivering our customers…cost-effective options for decarbonizing their operations,” adds John O’Leary, president and CEO of Daimler Truck North America. “We’re grateful to the state of Mississippi and the Marshall County community for joining us in achieving this goal and helping to realize our shared climate goals.”

Austin has been senior editor for ASSEMBLY Magazine since September 1999. He has more than 21 years of b-to-b publishing experience and has written about a wide variety of manufacturing and engineering topics. Austin is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

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