Amplify Cell Technologies, the joint venture between Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck, and Paccar, has postponed the launch of battery cell production at its Byhalia, Mississippi, plant from 2027 to 2028. Construction of the facility, which began in mid-2024, remains on schedule despite the one-year delay.
At the groundbreaking ceremony about 18 months ago, the partners announced plans to begin manufacturing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells for electric trucks in 2027.
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However, Paccar stated in its quarterly report that production will now begin in 2028. The company noted that while “good progress is being made on the construction of the factory,” the start of battery cell production is being delayed.
The plant, located on a 500-hectare site in Marshall County, is designed to produce up to 21 GWh of LFP battery cells annually and create around 2,000 jobs. The joint venture, announced in 2023 and officially formed in June 2024, involves a combined investment of “two to three billion dollars.” Each of the three main partners—Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck, and Paccar—holds a 30% stake, while EVE Energy, which specializes in LFP battery manufacturing, holds a 10% stake as the technology partner.
Paccar CEO Preston Feight highlighted the company’s broader performance in its latest statement, saying, “PACCAR Parts and PACCAR Financial Services continued to deliver excellent performance and strong profits. I am very proud of our employees and dealers who delivered outstanding trucks and transportation solutions to our customers.” He added, “The new Section 232 truck tariffs that are scheduled to begin in November should bring clarity to the market in the coming months. PACCAR is proud to produce over 90% of its U.S. sold trucks in Texas, Ohio and Washington.”
Source: businesswire.com
