Amplify Cell Technologies Begins Construction of Mississippi Battery Cell Factory

Amplify Cell Technologies Board Members and Distinguished Guests Break Ground (Photo: Business Wire)
The 500-acre site will be home to a two million square-foot, energy efficient facility with an annual manufacturing capacity of 21-gigawatt hours (GWh) for the production of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery cells. Amplify plans to begin battery cell production in 2027 and is expected to create more than 2,000
“I am thrilled to be here with so many of our partners to break ground on this new battery cell manufacturing facility in Marshall County,” said Kel Kearns, CEO of Amplify Cell Technologies. “United in the mission to decarbonize our highways and interstates, our founding partners are making a serious commitment. Marking the start of construction on site signifies this collective effort, and together we will lead the transformation of the commercial transportation industry.”
Leaders from Accelera, Daimler and PACCAR were joined by
“Mississippi is incredibly excited to welcome this historic private sector investment from the new joint venture between Accelera, Daimler Truck, and PACCAR,” Governor Tate Reeves said. “This project is the largest payroll commitment in state history, and it will bring an incredible 2,000 new jobs to this community. This fantastic investment from these industry leaders will help to further charge Mississippi’s electric economy.”
“As the transportation industry evolves and energy demands grow, it’s crucial that we have American facilities producing the materials and technologies necessary to meet those needs. This joint venture is not only a major job booster for
“This project will change thousands of lives in North Mississippi,” Senator Roger Wicker added. “Major development decisions are never made lightly, but
The new facility will produce LFP battery cells, a cell chemistry chosen for its durability and cost-effectiveness. This initiative will localize the battery supply chain, making it more robust and responsive to the needs of the growing electric commercial vehicle market in
Accelera, Daimler Truck and PACCAR have committed a combined
About Amplify Cell Technologies
Amplify Cell Technologies, a joint venture between Accelera, Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC, and PACCAR with EVE Energy as technology partner, is localizing battery cell production and the battery supply chain in
Located in
For more information about Amplify Cell Technologies, visit amplifycelltech.com.
About Accelera
Accelera provides a diverse portfolio of zero-emissions solutions for the world’s most economically vital industries, empowering them to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. Accelera, a business segment of Cummins Inc., is both a components supplier and integrator, focused on batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, e-axles, traction motors and inverters, integrated powertrain solutions, and electrolyzers. Accelera currently has operations in
Cummins, a global power solutions leader, is a corporation of complementary business segments that design, manufacture, distribute and service a broad portfolio of power solutions. Headquartered in
To learn more about Accelera, visit accelerazero.com.
About Daimler Truck
Daimler Truck Holding AG ("Daimler Truck") is one of the world's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers with more than 40 main locations and more than 100,000 employees worldwide. The business activities of Daimler Truck are divided into five reporting segments: Trucks North America (TN) with the truck brands Freightliner and Western Star and the school bus brand Thomas Built Buses, Trucks Asia (TA) with the commercial vehicle brands FUSO, BharatBenz and RIZON, Mercedes-Benz (MB) with the truck brand of the same name, and Daimler Buses (DB) with the bus brands Mercedes-Benz and Setra. The fifth segment is Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS). In addition to the sale of new and used commercial vehicles, the company also offers aftersales services and connectivity solutions and invests in advanced technologies such as zero emissions, hydrogen, charging infrastructure and autonomous driving.
About PACCAR
PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR vehicles combine state-of-the-art diesel and zero-emissions powertrains with comprehensive PACCAR charging solutions and infrastructure support. PACCAR also provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
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Cummins Media Contact:
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+1-317-658-4540
jon.mills@cummins.com
Daimler Truck Media Contact:
Andrew Johnson
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andrew.johnson@daimlertruck.com
PACCAR Media Contact:
Ken Hastings
+1-425-468-7530
ken.hastings@paccar.com
Source: PACCAR