Joint venture to open $1.9 billion battery cell manufacturing facility in Mississippi
Accelera by Cummins, in partnership with Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding and PACCAR, has announced plans to open a new, $1.9 billion battery cell manufacturing facility in Marshall County, Mississippi. The project, which will generate 2,00 new jobs for the surrounding area, is intended to deliver battery cell technology that supports the adoption of electric vehicles for medium- and heavy-duty commercial transportation. Production at the 21-gigawatt hour (GWh) factory is expected to begin in 2027. According to the companies, each brand will own 30% of the business, with EVE Energy owning 10% of the joint venture and contributing battery cell design and manufacturing expertise to the future cell manufacturing plant.
In a recent quote, Jennifer Rumsey, Cummins Chair and Chief Executive Officer, said, “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. 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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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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