Cummins has been awarded $75 million from the US Department of Energy for zero-emissions components and electric powertrain systems.
Cummins will match the grant and invest $75 million making a total of $150 million to convert around 360,000sqft of manufacturing space at its Columbus (Indiana) Engine Plant (CEP).
The space will be used for the expansion of production of battery packs, powertrain systems and other battery-electric vehicle (BEV) components for Accelera by Cummins, the company’s zero-emissions business segment.
To support the additional manufacturing capacity, Cummins anticipates adding around 250 full-time jobs.
We are proud of this milestone and to be adding clean tech jobs to develop the workforce and communities of the future.
Amy Davis, president of Accelera by Cummins
“This DOE grant is another step forward in the progress we are making toward a zero-emissions future and expanding battery manufacturing in the United States, strengthening our global position in electrified solutions for commercial markets,” said Amy Davis, president of Accelera by Cummins.
“We are proud of this milestone and to be adding clean tech jobs to develop the workforce and communities of the future.”
After the completion of this project, nearly half of the 1.42 million sqft facility, which opened in 1926, will be dedicated to zero-emissions manufacturing.
“Known as Plant One, CEP was Cummins’ first engine plant in our headquarter city of Columbus, Indiana, and this grant from the DOE allows us to broaden the legacy of the site even further,” said Jennifer Rumsey, chair and CEO of Cummins.
“By expanding the production of batteries and electric vehicle components at CEP, at the same plant where we manufacture blocks and heads for our current and next-generation, engine-based solutions, we continue to prove our commitment to Destination Zero and dedication to innovation, strengthening the communities we serve and environmental stewardship.”
