Truck & Off-Highway Engineering - October 2023 - 25

ELECTRIFICATION | MANUFACTURING FEATURE
Chinese cell maker EVE
Energy will serve as
the technology partner
and contribute its LFP
battery-cell design and
manufacturing expertise.
Kenworth and
Peterbilt electric
trucks will benefit
from LFP cell
technology that offers
advantages in cost,
lifetime and thermal
spread resistance.
" Our vision is the highest quality, locally
produced battery technology to
enhance the operations of our customers
and help them achieve their operational
and environmental goals, " added
Preston Feight, CEO of Paccar.
The transaction is subject to customary
closing conditions and receipt of
applicable merger control and regulatory
approvals.
" Battery packs in trucks and buses
Ford previously announced its own plans to
manufacture LFP cells in the U.S. and offer two
battery chemistries for its EVs because of their
unique benefits.
partnerships and a strict focus on costs
and smart capital allocation are the key
levers to succeed on the path towards
sustainable transportation, " he said in a
statement. " This planned joint venture
enables economies of scale beyond
Daimler Truck. It is a key puzzle piece of
our battery-industrialization strategy, ensuring
access to the right battery-cell
technology at the right cost. "
The partners stressed their commitment
to reducing carbon emissions consistent
with the Paris Climate
Agreement. " We have the responsibility
to decarbonize in a way that is best for
all of our stakeholders and the planet.
This requires working closely with key
partners, " Jennifer Rumsey, Cummins
chair and CEO, said in the statement.
" Not only are we advancing a key technology
solution for our customers, but
accelerating the energy transition in the
United States. "
TRUCK & OFF-HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
can have double the per-kWh price that
passenger cars have - this factory may
contribute towards developing economies
of scale that can reduce this gap, "
Interact Analysis' Fox said. " Some may
want to wait and see until the factory
has actually been built, but this announcement
is big enough to make
people who took a bearish stance on
electric trucks in North America to reconsider
their position. "
AWORLDOFCOMFORT
Airtronic and Hydronic Heaters
Eberspächer offers a diverse selection
of fuel-operated heaters, including the
high-performance Airtronic S3
Commercial/M air heater and the
innovative Hydronic S3 Commercial
water heater, ensuring driver/operator
comfort in any environment.
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