Amplify Cell Technologies begins construction of Mississippi battery cell factory

With up to $3 billion investment, the joint venture between Accelera, Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC and PACCAR,will begin battery cell production in 2027 and is expected to create more than 2,000 US manufacturing jobs.

As the race for cleaner fuel and energy steps up, a new battery cell manufacturing plant is being built in Mississippi, Massachusetts, in the United States.
In July, Amplify Cell Technologies, a joint venture between, Accelera, Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC and PACCAR, broke ground at its new battery cell manufacturing plant in Marshall County, Mississippi.
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 US manufacturing jobs.
Kel Kearns, CEO of Amplify Cell Technologies, commented, “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 State of Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, and local officials to celebrate the groundbreaking.
“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 Mississippi, but sets an example for future endeavors in the transportation industry. I am thrilled to see this project take off, as it will increase competition in the market, boost the local economy, and provide jobs for our state,” said Senator Hyde-Smith.
“This project will change thousands of lives in North Mississippi,” Senator Roger Wicker added. “Major development decisions are never made lightly, but Mississippi was chosen for this investment for a reason. Our business-friendly climate is attracting investment at a record level. I expect this trend to continue and look forward to more economic development groundbreaking ceremonies in our state.”
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 North America.
Accelera, Daimler Truck and PACCAR have committed a combined $2 to $3 billion investment in this joint venture and each own 30 percent of Amplify Cell Technologies. EVE Energy serves as the technology partner with 10 percent ownership and contributes its industry-leading battery cell design and manufacturing expertise to the venture.
EVE Energy is a global technology leader in the manufacture of LFP battery cells for the vehicle industry. The partners are committed to lead the commercial vehicle industry’s transition to zero-emissions technologies and reducing carbon emissions consistent with the Paris Climate Agreement.
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.
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.
A business segment of Cummins Inc., Accelera is both a components supplier and integrator, focused on batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, e-axles, traction motors and inverters, integrated powertrain solutions, and electrolyzers. It currently has operations in North America, across Europe and in China.
PACCAR, meanwhile, 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. Source: www.daf.com

DAF joins international platform
for booking charging stations
DAF Trucks announced it has joined HDV Booking, a consortium that is working on establishing a platform for reserving public charging points for trucks in Europe. The move will further increase the availability of fully electric DAF trucks, particularly for long distance transport.
HDV Booking is a new consortium that includes providers of charging facilities, card reader systems, transporters and software developers. It is working on a platform that will enable transporters to find and reserve available charging points.
This will facilitate the most efficient planning and routes for electric vehicles. Improved planning of loads will help limit waiting times and make longer distances possible, including international routes. HDV Booking aims to be operational throughout Europe in 2026.

DAF transition partner for businesses
“An optimal booking system requires all electric vehicles, as well as charging points and planning software, to be connected to each other,” according to Bart Bosmans, Director Marketing & Sales and a member of the Board of Management at DAF Trucks. “The ability to take factors like traffic congestion and the driver’s rest periods into consideration will lead to more optimal use of both the public charging infrastructure and electric vehicles.”
With its XD and XF Electric, DAF offers the perfect trucks for long distance transport, thanks to a zero-emission range of up to 500 km. This can be increased to 1,000 kilometers a day by charging the battery packs during the driver’s break, for example. “Access to more information on the availability of public charging stations is an important step in increasing the availability of electric trucks for long distance transport,” emphasizes Bart Bosmans. “DAF’s decision to team up with HDV Booking underlines our position as a partner in the energy transition. After all, in addition to a full range of electric trucks, we also offer our customers charging stations and specialized advice and training.”