Accelera to provide battery-electric powertrain for the Isuzu F-Series medium truck. Preview at ACT EXPO
Scheduled for production in 2027, the fully integrated powertrain will feature Accelera's next-generation battery, eAxle, accessories and controls, and offer customers an innovative and versatile solution to fleet decarbonization. All the details.
Accelera by Cummins and Isuzu Motors Limited will introduce a new battery electric powertrain for the F-series medium-duty truck at this year’s ACT Expo in Anaheim, California. Scheduled for production in 2027, the fully integrated powertrain will feature Accelera’s next-generation battery, eAxle, accessories and controls, and offer customers an innovative and versatile solution to fleet decarbonization.
Accelera has partnered with Isuzu to develop the powertrain specifically for the F-series in the North American market. The truck will feature next-generation Accelera technologies, such as advanced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) tiered platform batteries, 14Xe eAxle equipped with patented ELFA motor and inverter, as well as power Controls and Accessory Systems (PCAS) 3.0. The latter is a system that integrates vehicle accessories and controls into a compact design that optimizes packaging flexibility.
Statements from Accelera and Isuzu
“Introducing the new battery electric powertrain for Isuzu’s F-series medium-duty truck is a significant milestone in the journey toward a future of zero-emissions commercial transportation,” said Amy Davis, President of Accelera. “The integration of Accelera’s advanced components into this truck showcases our expertise as a leader in zero-emissions powertrain technology and our commitment to delivering innovative solutions tailored to our customers’ needs.”
“For our customers in the US and Canada, we are very excited to expand our product offering in class 6 and 7 to include an F-Series BEV zero-emissions truck starting in 2027 in collaboration with Accelera,” added Shaun Skinner, President and CEO of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. “This addition to Isuzu’s portfolio assists us in providing customers more options to meet their medium-duty truck needs and maximize operational efficiencies. Additionally, creating a localized supply chain and assembly capabilities adds to our ability to meet customer demand.”
