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Cummins, Daimler, Paccar battery JV picks Mississippi factory site

Baua Electric

Localized battery cell production is an important component of delivering our customers – the fleets that keep America and the world moving – cost effective options for decarbonizing their operations,” said John O’Leary, president and CEO, Daimler Truck North America. manufacturing jobs, with the option for further expansion as demand grows.

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Accelera, Daimler Truck and PACCAR plan to produce battery cells in Mississippi – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Marshall County, Mississippi, is the future site of a planned joint venture of Accelera, the zero-emissions segment of Cummins; Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks ; and US commercial truck maker PACCAR , which produces diesel and electric models under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF brands.

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A $2-3 billion battery factory for electric trucks is headed to Mississippi

Baua Electric

The companies have selected Marshall County, Mississippi, southeast of Memphis, for the joint venture’s factory, which will localize battery cell production for commercial electric trucks. Daimler asserts that the LFP battery cells they produce will offer lower cost, longer life, and enhanced safety without the need for nickel and cobalt.

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Eaton Cummins JV unveils 12-speed automated transmission

Green Car Congress

The announcement was made at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show. Endurant will be paired with the Cummins X15 Efficiency Series engine beginning in October for Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. Earlier post.) One-year and two-year extended protection plans are also available.

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Eaton hybrid systems log 100M miles in service, reduce fuel consumption by 4M gallons

Green Car Congress

More than 4,500 of Eaton’s hybrid systems are in use today on city buses, school buses, package delivery trucks, beverage delivery trucks, refrigerated delivery trucks, refuse and recycling trucks, utility vehicles and other commercial applications.

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Emerging Fleet Trends—Going Electric

Clean Fleet Report

EVs make a lot of sense for commercial fleets with reduced fuel and maintenance costs and batteries that can be sized to a specific route to eliminate range anxiety. Whether it be for a passenger car or a commercial vehicle, emergency service can provide peace of mind for drivers. The Consumer and Commercial Connection.

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Sprint CEO introduces new partners for Machine-to-Machine Connected Transportation initiative

Green Car Congress

This enables drivers to waste less fuel looking for delivery destinations, gas stations and other locales, while reducing emissions and carbon footprints, decreasing costs and creating enhanced personnel comfort and organizational efficiencies. Reduced Emissions and Fuel Costs Plus Driver Productivity and Comfort.

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