Accelera by Cummins to get $75 million grant to devote part of Columbus engine plant to zero emission components

Accelera by Cummins has obtained $75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to transform 360,000 square feet of the company’s Columbus Engine Plant in Indiana for zero-emissions components and electric powertrain systems production.

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Amplify Cell Technologies is the name of the battery JV shared by Daimler Truck, Paccar and Accelera by Cummins

The target is to begin construction of a 21-gigawatt hour (GWh) factory in Marshall County, Mississippi, with potential for further expansion as demand grows. Amplify Cell Technologies has named Kel Kearns as the new Chief Executive Officer.

“We’re matching this grant for a total of $150 million to expand the production of battery packs, powertrain systems, and other battery electric vehicle components. This project will create around 250 new full-time jobs and offer our existing workforce exciting opportunities to transition into these innovative roles over time”, stated Accelera by Cummins on LinkedIn, commenting the news.