US cell production by truck alliance delayed til 2028
At the groundbreaking ceremony just under a year and a half ago, Amplify Cell Technologies announced its intention to start producing battery cells for electric trucks in Marshall County, Mississippi, in 2027. Now, however, Paccar, one of the joint venture’s shareholders, has stated in its quarterly report that production will not start until 2028. In its annual report, Paccar states that good progress is being made on the construction of the factory, but points out that the start of battery cell production is being delayed.
As we recall, the new battery cell manufacturing plant will be built on a 500-hectare site and will produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells. The planned annual production is 21 GWh. According to earlier statements, Amplify plans to create around 2,000 jobs at the site.
Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and Paccar are jointly investing “two to three billion dollars” in the joint venture, which was announced in 2023 and founded in June 2024. They each hold a 30 per cent stake. EVE Energy, a specialist in the manufacture of LFP battery cells, is acting as a technology partner with a ten per cent stake and is contributing its experience in the development and manufacture of battery cells to the company. Amplify Cell Technologies is headed by former Ford manager Kel Kearns.
“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,” said Preston Feight, chief executive officer of Paccar, adding: “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.”
This article was first published by Cora Werwitzke for electrive’s German edition.
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