Truck manufacturer - Start of construction for Daimler truck battery cell factory in the USA
The commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck and its partners have begun construction of their battery cell factory in the US state of Mississippi. The first groundbreaking ceremony has taken place, the company announced.
On the 500 hectare site in Byhalia, a more than 185,000 square meter facility with a annual production capacity of 21 Gigawatt-hours is set to be built. Calculated, this would be enough for 35,000 electric trucks with a battery capacity of 600 Kilowatt-hours. A battery of this size, for example, is used in Daimler Truck's current top model.
Production is planned to begin in 2027. More than 2,000 jobs are expected to be created at the plant. Initially, Lithium-Iron-Phosphate batteries for use in battery-electric commercial vehicles will be produced in the facility.
The joint venture Amplify Cell Technologies was already announced in the past September. Daimler Truck entered into a partnership with Accelera - a division of US engine manufacturer Cummins - and US truck manufacturer Paccar for this. The three companies each hold 30 percent ownership and control of the joint venture. The Chinese battery cell manufacturer EVE Energy is involved as a technology partner with a 10 percent stake in the company.
- This battery cell factory construction is a significant venture for Daimler Truck, located in the USA's bustling state of Mississippi.
- The startup of construction in Byhalia marks a significant milestone in the development of vehicle construction within the electrical industry.
- Beyond the USA, Daimler Truck is also expanding its presence in the automotive industry in Germany, partnering with companies for vehicle construction.
- The joint venture Amplify Cell Technologies, formed with Accelera from Cummins and Paccar, has chosen Mississippi as its location for vehicle construction in the electrical industry.
- The partnership with EVE Energy, a Chinese player in the electrical industry, will aid in the construction of Lithium-Iron-Phosphate batteries for use in battery-electric commercial vehicles in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, as well.
