Accelera by Cummins to get $75 million grant to devote part of Columbus engine plant to zero emission components

This project will create around 250 new full-time jobs and offer our existing workforce exciting opportunities to transition into these innovative roles over time", stated Accelera by Cummins, commenting the news.

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Accelera by Cummins has obtained $75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to transform 360,000 square feet of the company’s Columbus Engine Plant in Indiana for zero-emissions components and electric powertrain systems production.

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“We’re matching this grant for a total of $150 million to expand the production of battery packs, powertrain systems, and other battery electric vehicle components. This project will create around 250 new full-time jobs and offer our existing workforce exciting opportunities to transition into these innovative roles over time”, stated Accelera by Cummins on LinkedIn, commenting the news.

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