Cummins awarded $75M for zero-emissions manufacturing from DOE

Cummins announced that the company has been awarded $75M to convert approximately 360,000 sq. ft. of existing manufacturing space at its Columbus ,Indiana Engine Plant for zero-emissions components and electric powertrain systems. “The $75 million grant is the largest federal grant ever awarded solely to Cummins and is part of the appropriations related to the Inflation Reduction Act. Cummins will match the grant and invest $75 million for a total of $150 million to convert the space and expand production of battery packs, powertrain systems and other battery-electric vehicle components for Accelera by Cummins, the company’s zero-emissions business segment. To support this additional manufacturing capacity, Cummins anticipates adding approximately 250 full-time jobs, with opportunities for the plant’s existing workforce to transition to many of these positions over time,” the company stated.