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Cummins Inc. will invest $150 million in electric vehicle component manufacturing and job creation, aided by a $75 million grant from the Department of Energy. The funding will transform part of the Columbus Engine Plant for zero-emissions components, creating 250 full-time jobs and bolstering Cummins’ position in the electric powertrain market.
Key Highlights:
- $75 million DOE grant to Cummins, the largest federal grant awarded to the company.
- $150 million total investment by Cummins for converting 360,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space.
- Creation of 250 full-time jobs with opportunities for existing workers to transition.
- Focus on zero-emissions components like battery packs and electric powertrain systems.
- Reduction of 104 million metric tons of CO2 emissions by 2030 through BEV production.
Cummins will match the grant and invest an additional $75 million, totaling $150 million, to convert the space and expand production of battery packs, powertrain systems, and other battery-electric vehicle (BEV) components for Accelera by Cummins, the company’s zero-emissions business segment. This expansion will create approximately 250 full-time jobs, with opportunities for the plant’s existing workforce to transition to many of these positions over time.
Amy Davis, President of Accelera by Cummins, highlighted the significance of this funding, stating, “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. Today’s announcement represents a crucial step in advancing electrification and domestic battery supply chains. Partnership with government, customers, and the industry as a whole is required to accelerate the shift to zero. We are proud of this milestone and to be adding clean tech jobs to develop the workforce and communities of the future.”
Upon project completion, CEP will house approximately 350 employees focused on BEV-related work. Nearly half of the 1.42 million sq. ft. facility, which opened in 1926, will be dedicated to zero-emissions manufacturing. The electric powertrains produced at CEP are projected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 104 million metric tons of carbon dioxide by 2030.
Cummins is committed to helping customers transition seamlessly to a zero-emissions future through its Destination Zero strategy. The company offers a variety of solutions to meet customers’ needs, including fuel-agnostic engine platforms powered by advanced diesel, natural gas, and alternate fuels; fully electric and hydrogen fuel cell solutions; and key components.
Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and CEO of Cummins, remarked, “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. 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. As a Columbus native, I am especially proud of the significant contribution Cummins is making to the economic and social vibrancies of the local community alongside our broader goals of improving and decarbonizing commercial and industrial applications.”
Mary Ferdon, Mayor of Columbus, added, “As a City, Columbus has benefited from Cummins’ innovative spirit and technology investments for over 100 years. This expansion by Accelera reinforces the commitment the company has made to clean energy and a more sustainable future. Columbus also benefits from the re-investment in our workforce and the conversion of CEP space for advanced technology. We’re excited about this $150 million investment which moves the company forward in its zero-emissions manufacturing and de-carbonization goals, and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone award from the Department of Energy.”
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