Accelera by Cummins is the clean energy technology brand launched by Cummins Inc. in 2023 to accelerate the shift to zero-emission power solutions for commercial transportation and industrial applications.[6][10] The brand develops and supplies battery systems, hydrogen fuel cells, electrolyzers, e-powertrains and integrated electric drivetrains, leveraging Cummins’ global manufacturing, engineering and service network.[6][8][9] Accelera focuses on decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors such as trucks, buses, rail, marine, construction and stationary power through a portfolio of electric and hydrogen technologies.[8][10]
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Main activities
Design and manufacture of high-voltage battery systems for commercial vehicles and industrial applications.[6][8][9]
Development and supply of hydrogen fuel cell systems for mobility and stationary power.[6][8][9]
Design and manufacture of electrolyzers for green hydrogen production.[6][8][9]
Engineering and integration of e-powertrains, eAxles and traction systems for zero-emission vehicles.[6][10]
Provision of zero-emission powertrain integration, consulting and lifecycle support for OEMs and fleets.[6][8]
Collaboration with policymakers and infrastructure partners to advance clean energy adoption and hydrogen ecosystems.[6][8]
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🎯 Emerging hydrogen and fuel-cell systems leader under a major engine OEM
Accelera by Cummins is tightly focused on zero-emission powertrains, with hydrogen technologies as a core pillar alongside batteries and electric drivetrains.[6][8][10] The brand designs and manufactures PEM electrolyzers for green hydrogen production, hydrogen fuel cell systems for mobility and stationary power, and integration solutions for hydrogen-powered trucks, buses, rail and marine applications.[6][8][9] Through Cummins’ global footprint, Accelera is positioning itself as a vertically integrated supplier across the hydrogen value chain from production to end-use.[6][8] There is no direct ammonia product line, but its electrolyzer and fuel cell portfolio is relevant to future green ammonia production and utilization projects.
Products
Accelera PEM electrolyzersdraft(Electrolyzer systems for green hydrogen production)since 2020 — Used as the platform for new electrolyzer manufacturing facilities in Europe and North America under the Accelera brand.[8][9]
Accelera hydrogen fuel cell systemsdraft(Fuel cell power modules for mobility and stationary power)since 2023 — Deployed in commercial vehicle and bus platforms as Cummins transitions fuel cell offerings into the Accelera portfolio.[6][8]
Accelera high-voltage battery systemsdraft(Battery packs and systems for zero-emission commercial vehicles)since 2023 — Key component in Blue Bird electric school buses, which passed 1,500 units delivered using Accelera/Cummins components.[9][7]
Accelera e-powertrains and eAxlesdraft(Integrated electric drivetrains)since 2023 — Provides integrated powertrain solutions for OEMs seeking turnkey zero-emission platforms.[6][10]
Partnerships
Blue Bird Corporationsince 2023 — Supply of electric powertrain components (including Accelera high-voltage systems) for zero-emission school buses.
Gevo and Zero6 Energydraftsince 2023 — First sustainable aviation project integrating Accelera clean energy technologies to support low-carbon fuel and power solutions.[9][8]
Investments
Fridley, Minnesota electrolyzer manufacturing facility(2023) — Capex investment by Cummins/Accelera to expand North American electrolyzer production, supported by a $75M U.S. DOE grant.[6]
Spain electrolyzer facilitydraft(2023) — Investment in a new Accelera-branded electrolyzer plant in Spain to serve European green hydrogen projects.[8]
2023-03-08 — Cummins launches Accelera by Cummins as its dedicated clean energy technology brand.[6]
2023 — Accelera highlighted as providing high-voltage batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, e-powertrains and electrolyzers for global decarbonization, with presence in over 190 countries.[8]
2023 — U.S. Department of Energy awards $75M grant to Cummins/Accelera to expand electrolyzer manufacturing in Fridley, Minnesota.[6]
2023 — Blue Bird delivers its 1,500th electric school bus using Accelera/Cummins electric powertrain components.[9][7]
2024 — Accelera advances plans for a new electrolyzer facility in Spain to serve European green hydrogen markets.[8]
Outlook (12-24 months)
Accelera is likely to intensify investment in electrolyzer capacity and fuel cell productization as large-scale green hydrogen and hydrogen mobility projects move toward FID and early deployment. Its positioning under Cummins gives it an advantage in integrating hydrogen solutions into existing engine and drivetrain customer bases, especially heavy-duty trucking, bus, rail and off-highway segments. For ammonia, Accelera’s electrolyzers and hydrogen systems will be highly relevant as feedstock technologies for new green ammonia plants and as enabling components for potential ammonia-to-power projects, even if it does not directly market ammonia technologies today.
Competitors
Ballard Power Systems(CA) — Competes in hydrogen fuel cells for buses, trucks and stationary power.
Plug Power(US) — Competes in fuel cells and electrolyzers for green hydrogen projects.
Nel ASA(NO) — Competes in electrolyzers and integrated hydrogen solutions.
Hyundai HTWOdraft(KR) — Competes in fuel cell systems for mobility applications.
Toyota Fuel Cell Businessdraft(JP) — Competes in fuel cell stacks and systems for vehicles and stationary uses.
Bosch eMobility & Fuel Celldraft(DE) — Competes in fuel cell systems and e-powertrains for commercial vehicles.
Accelera is the zero-emission business segment of Cummins Inc., a US-based multinational. Accelera produces proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers and has supplied more than 600 globally, including in North America and Europe. Accelera has a large manufacturing plant for electrolyzers in Guadalajara, Spain, opene
Accelera is the zero-emissions technology brand of Cummins Inc., specializing in advanced electrolyzer systems for green hydrogen production. The company supplied the 35 MW proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer to Linde’s Niagara Falls plant, marking its largest system delivery to date. The electrolyzers are manu
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Accelera is a zero-emissions business segment of Cummins that is delivering groundbreaking technology for the energy transition, including electrolyzer systems and hydrogen fuel cells. They are a key partner in bp's Lingen green hydrogen project.
Accelera by Cummins is the company's zero-emissions business segment, offering batteries, fuel cells, e-axles, traction systems, and electrolyzers, and is projected to reach significant revenue by 2030.
This is a division of Cummins that will start manufacturing electrolyzers at the Fridley facility, a critical component for the green hydrogen economy.
Accelera is a recently launched zero-emission brand of Cummins Inc. that aims to provide end-to-end solutions for sustainable industries, showcasing its full range of hydrogen technologies.
Accelera by Cummins is supplying a 90MW electrolyzer system for a biofuel plant in Quebec. This installation will feature their HyLYZER-5000 electrolyzers, which are described as generating significantly more hydrogen than their current PEM products.
Accelera is the new brand for Cummins' New Power business unit, focused on providing a portfolio of zero-emissions solutions across various industries.
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