Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR Form a Joint Venture to Advance Battery Cell Production in The United States
06 Settembre 2023 - 12:30PM
Business Wire
Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business unit of Cummins
Inc. [NYSE: CMI], Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC (a
Daimler Truck Group Company; DAX: DTR0CK; “Daimler Truck”) and
PACCAR [NASDAQ: PCAR] are partnering to accelerate and localize
battery cell production and the battery supply chain in the United
States. The planned joint venture will manufacture battery cells
for electric commercial vehicles and industrial applications,
creating highly desirable U.S. manufacturing jobs in the growing
clean technology sector. Total investment is expected to be in the
range of $2-3 billion for the 21-gigawatt hour (GWh) factory.
Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR will each own 30%
of, and jointly control, the joint venture, which will initially
focus on the lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery technology family
for commercial battery-electric trucks. The LFP battery cells
produced by the joint venture will be able to offer several
advantages compared to other battery chemistries, including lower
cost, longer life, and enhanced safety, without the need for nickel
and cobalt raw materials. Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and
PACCAR expect to see growing demand for battery technology
throughout this decade and U.S. customers will benefit from a
state-of-the-art dedicated battery cell factory. EVE Energy
[SZSE:310004] will serve as the technology partner in the joint
venture with 10% ownership and will contribute its industry-leading
battery cell design and manufacturing know-how. EVE Energy is a
global leader in the manufacture of LFP battery cells for the
vehicle industry and is publicly traded on the Shenzhen stock
exchange.
This strategic joint venture enables its owners to create the
necessary scale for access to cost effective and differentiated
battery cell technology, ultimately creating value for commercial
vehicle customers in North America. “We have the responsibility to
decarbonize in a way that is best for all of our stakeholders and
the planet. This requires working closely with key partners.
Today’s announcement reflects that action. Not only are we
advancing a key technology solution for our customers, but
accelerating the energy transition in the United States,” said
Jennifer Rumsey, Cummins Chair and Chief Executive Officer.
“Our vision is the highest quality, locally produced battery
technology to enhance the operations of our customers and help them
achieve their operational and environmental goals,” said Preston
Feight, PACCAR Chief Executive Officer.
Martin Daum, CEO of Daimler Truck said, “For Daimler Truck,
partnerships and a strict focus on costs and smart capital
allocation are the key levers to succeed on the path towards
sustainable transportation. This planned joint venture enables
economies of scale beyond Daimler Truck. It is a key puzzle piece
of our battery industrialization strategy, ensuring access to the
right battery cell technology at the right cost.”
Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR are leading the
commercial vehicle sector’s transition to zero-emissions
technologies. The partners are committed to reducing carbon
emissions consistent with the Paris Climate Agreement.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, and
receipt of applicable merger control and regulatory approvals
including the submission of a voluntary notice to the Committee on
Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
About Accelera™ by Cummins:
Accelera by Cummins 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 drive and electrolyzers.
Accelera currently has operations in North America, across Europe
and in Asia.
Cummins, a global power technology leader, is a corporation of
complementary business segments that design, manufacture,
distribute and service a broad portfolio of power solutions.
Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), Cummins employs
approximately 73,600 people committed to powering a more prosperous
world. It operates a robust distribution and support network in
more than 190 countries and territories. Cummins earned about $2.2
billion on sales of $28.1 billion in 2022.
To learn more about Accelera by Cummins, visit
accelerazero.com.
About Daimler Truck
Daimler Truck Holding AG ("Daimler Truck") is one of the world's
largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, with over 40 main
locations and more than 100,000 employees around the globe. The
founders of Daimler Truck have invented the modern transportation
industry with their trucks and buses a good 125 years ago.
Unchanged to this day, the company's aspirations are dedicated to
one purpose: Daimler Truck works for all who keep the world moving.
Its customers enable people to be mobile and get goods to their
destinations reliably, on time, and safely. Daimler Truck provides
the technologies, products, and services for them to do so. This
also applies to the transformation to CO2-neutral driving. The
company is striving to make sustainable transport a success, with
profound technological knowledge and a clear view of its customers'
needs. Daimler Truck's business activities are structured in 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 FUSO, BharatBenz and RIZON
commercial vehicle brands. Mercedes-Benz (MB) with the truck brand
of the same name. Daimler Buses (DB) with the Mercedes-Benz and
Setra bus brands. Daimler Truck's new Financial Services business
(DTFS) constitutes the fifth segment, the product range in the
truck segments includes light, medium and heavy trucks for
long-distance, distribution and construction traffic and
special-purpose vehicles used mainly in the municipal and
vocational sector. The product range of the bus segment includes
city buses, school buses and intercity buses, coaches and bus
chassis. In addition to the sale of new and used commercial
vehicles, the company also offers aftersales services and
connectivity solutions and intercity buses, coaches and bus
chassis. In addition to the sale of new and used commercial
vehicles, the company also offers aftersales services and
connectivity solutions.
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. PACCAR’s premium trucks and transportation
solutions drive the world to a better future.
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Cummins Media Contact: Jon Mills +1-317-658-4540
jon.mills@cummins.com
Daimler Truck Media Contacts: J�rg Howe +49 160 8698000
joerg.howe@daimlertruck.com
Paul Mandaiker +49 176 30999267
paul.mandaiker@daimlertruck.com
Anja Weinert +1-669-600-1478 anja.weinert@daimlertruck.com
PACCAR Media Contacts: Ken Hastings +1-425-468-7530
ken.hastings@paccar.com
Rutger Kerstiens +31 (0)40 214 2874
rutger.kerstiens@daftrucks.com
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