Accelera, a segment of Cummins dedicated to zero-emission power technologies, finalized a joint venture with Daimler and Paccar to create Amplify Cell Technologies, with a focus on localizing battery cell production in the US. The newly established 2 million sq. ft. facility in Mississippi will have a significant 21 GWh annual manufacturing capacity, a move expected to drive the adoption of battery electric solutions in North America. Brian Wilson, Accelera's GM, emphasized the importance of the collaboration for industry acceptance of battery electric solutions, highlighting the influence of the JV members on the supply base. The venture also received a $75 million DOE grant, matched by Cummins, to enhance manufacturing at the Columbus Engine Plant. Wilson stressed the role of government partnerships in advancing electric component development and scale. While battery electric solutions are ideal for buses with predictable duty cycles, Wilson acknowledged that hydrogen fuel cells or internal combustion engines are more suitable for certain applications like high-mileage driving scenarios.