Commercial EV batteries, Forsee Power to open production site in Columbus, Ohio
The site already accommodates 2 versatile assembly lines capable of producing 8 different models of battery systems and forecasts a production capacity of 3 GWh by 2028, that will be scalable. It will play a strategic role in the supply of battery systems for the heavy vehicles market (buses, trucks, non-road vehicles and trains) as well as for the light vehicle market.
From now on, the American city of Columbus won’t be only the place where the HQs of Cummins are located. French battery manucturer Forsee Power (here’s a post about the latest financial results) has lately inaugurated a battery manufacturing site right there.
If you want to know more about the company’s production capacity, as well as their products, here’s the report of our recent visit to Forsee’s main site in Poitiers, France. According to the company, the U.S.-based site “was designed to meet the growing needs of North American customers, whether in the heavy or light vehicle sector, meeting ‘Buy America’ standards”.
How’s the new Forsee Power production site in Ohio made
The site already accommodates 2 versatile assembly lines capable of producing 8 different models of battery systems and forecasts a production capacity of 3 GWh by 2028, that will be scalable. It will play a strategic role in the supply of battery systems for the heavy vehicles market (buses, trucks, non-road vehicles and trains) as well as for the light vehicle market (3 and 4 utility wheels, two-wheelers, recreational vehicles). By 2028, Forsee Power plans to recruit 150 employees to strengthen its local teams, delivering industry-specific training and collaborating with universities and schools to develop curricula in the battery system industry.
To get started quickly, Forsee Power duplicated production lines that already successfully operate in Europe and Asia. In addition, the Group is working on adapting new solutions specific to the American market. “The opening of our new production site in Ohio is a crucial step in our expansion strategy in North America. Perfectly aligned with the US 2030 plan to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, our expertise and our ability to innovate in zero-emission solutions position us as a key player in supporting the decarbonization of transportation in North America”. commented Christophe Gurtner, Chairman and CEO of Forsee Power“.
“Ohio offers a powerful combination of opportunity, innovation, and affordability that can’t be found anywhere else, and our track record for helping companies succeed in the electric vehicle market can’t be beat. We welcome Forsee Power to Ohio and appreciate the jobs and investment they’re bringing here,” added Ohio Governor Mike DeWine who attended the ribbon cutting ceremony.
