Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck, and Paccar plan to manufacture advanced battery cells in Marshall County, Mississippi, the companies announced. The joint venture will produce commercial vehicle batteries there and expect to create more than 2,000 manufacturing jobs. The 21-gigawatt-hour factory is scheduled to begin producing battery cells in 2027.
“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,” said Jennifer Rumsey, Cummins' chief executive. “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.”
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The joint venture between Accelera, Daimler Truck, and Paccar was announced in September 2023. The companies said it would scale up to deliver cost-effective and differentiated battery cell technology that supports the adoption of medium- and heavy-duty EVs. Accelera, Daimler Truck, and Paccar will each own 30% of and jointly control the business, focusing on lithium-iron-phosphate battery technology for commercial battery-electric trucks. Eve Energy, the venture's technology partner, has a 10% ownership and will contribute its battery cell design and manufacturing experience.
“Localized battery cell production is an important component of delivering our customers—the fleets that keep America and the world moving—cost-effective options for decarbonizing their operations,” said 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.”
