What Accelera does

Accelera by Cummins is the zero-emissions technology brand and business segment of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), established formally on March 8, 2023, to consolidate Cummins' clean energy portfolio around commercial transportation and industrial hydrogen production. The company operates two product lines: eMobility, which supplies battery systems (including the Advanced LFP Battery Platform at 102 kWh / 840V / >4,000 cycles), eAxles (14Xe, 17Xe, eULFA), electric motors (1CS2022, 1CS2016) paired with ELFA inverters, and integrated accessory modules (PCAS 3.0 combining 12 powertrain components in a ~559 lb unit; the iBCR integrated brake chopper/resistor); and Electrolyzers, comprising PEM-based HyLYZER 500 (2.5 MW outdoor containerized, 53.2 kWh/kg efficiency, 500 Nm³/h) and HyLYZER 1000 (5 MW indoor modular, 52 kWh/kg, 1,000 Nm³/h) systems derived from Cummins' 2019 acquisition of Hydrogenics and built on the 1500E cell stack platform with 500,000+ cumulative operational hours.

The eMobility line is sold primarily through OEM-embedded partnerships where components are designed into vehicles from Isuzu (F-series Class 6/7 BEV, production 2027), Hino (Le Series, Q3 2026 production), Peterbilt (Model 567EV, 625 kWh LFP), Blue Bird, and Thomas Built Buses (the first electric Type D Wattson school bus, deployed across 100+ North American school districts). The Electrolyzers line operates on a large-project direct sales model to industrial, utility, and energy customers, with reference projects including a 100 MW system for bp's Lingen green hydrogen plant in Germany, a 35 MW system for Linde Niagara in New York, a 25 MW system for Florida Power & Light / NextEra, a 5 MW supply to Tyczka Hydrogen GmbH in Germany, and an H2Rescue hydrogen fuel cell-battery hybrid emergency vehicle for the U.S. Army Engineer Research & Development Center.

Accelera manufactures across four facilities: Fridley, Minnesota (US-based electrolyzer production), Mississauga, Ontario (cell stack assembly on the legacy Hydrogenics site), Oevel, Belgium (PEM cell stack manufacturing and electrolyzer testing), and Guadalajara, Spain (opened April 2024, 24,500 sqm with 500 MW capacity scalable to 1 GW and an 91–100+ skilled workforce), with combined annual capacity approaching 2 GW. In 2025, the eMobility franchise continued to expand through new product launches (Advanced LFP, eULFA, PCAS 3.0, iBCR) while the electrolyzer segment entered a strategic review, leading Cummins to halt new commercial electrolyzer activity, record $458 million in 2025 impairments and charges, report a $374 million Q4 2025 EBITDA loss for Accelera, and announce ~100 job cuts at the Oevel Belgium site.

Name

Accelera

Legal name

Accelera by Cummins

Website

https://accelerazero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Accelera by Cummins is a zero-emissions technology brand developing battery systems, ePowertrain components, and PEM electrolyzers for commercial vehicle OEMs and industrial hydrogen producers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clean Energy Technology (Zero-Emissions Powertrains and PEM Electrolyzers)

NAICS

Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Motors & Generators (3621), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells) (IMACABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Pack & Module Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAA), Electric Drive Unit / E-Axle Manufacturing (Motors/Inverters/Gearboxes) (IMACACAC), EV/Industrial Charging Power Electronics (Chargers, rectifiers, power stages) (IMAGADAF), Electric Bus (Battery-Electric) Manufacturing (IMACADAE)

Keywords

• Battery electric powertrains
• PEM electrolyzer systems
• Commercial vehicle electrification
• Green hydrogen production
• Zero-emissions technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Battery and ePowertrain Systems Sales: Accelera generates revenue through the sale of zero-emission powertrain components including battery systems, eAxles, electric motors, inverters, and accessory systems to commercial vehicle OEMs including Isuzu, Hino, Peterbilt, and bus manufacturers.
2. PEM Electrolyzer Systems Sales: Accelera sells industrial-scale PEM electrolyzer systems (HyLYZER 500 and HyLYZER 1000) for green hydrogen production to industrial customers, utilities, and energy companies. Recent projects include 100MW system for bp's Lingen facility and 35MW system for Linde Niagara.
3. Accelera Segment Strategic Review: Accelera is undergoing a strategic review within Cummins Inc., with the company halting new commercial activity in the electrolyzer space due to market deterioration, recording $458 million in impairments and charges in 2025, with the unit posting an EBITDA loss of $374 million in Q4 2025.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Accelera designs, manufactures, and sells zero-emissions powertrain components and green hydrogen production systems for commercial transportation and industrial applications. Its eMobility segment supplies battery systems, eAxles, electric motors, inverters, and integrated accessory systems to commercial vehicle OEMs such as Isuzu, Hino, Peterbilt, Blue Bird, and Thomas Built Buses. Its Electrolyzers segment supplies PEM electrolyzer systems (HyLYZER 500 and HyLYZER 1000) for industrial-scale green hydrogen production used by energy companies and heavy industry.

Product overview

Accelera by Cummins is a clean energy technology brand offering a broad portfolio of zero-emissions products organized into two main segments: eMobility and Electrolyzers. The eMobility segment includes battery systems (Advanced LFP Battery platforms), ePowertrain systems (eAxles including 14Xe and 17Xe, eULFA for transit buses), electric motors (1CS2022, 1CS2016) and inverters (ELFA), and accessory systems (PCAS 3.0, iBCR). The Electrolyzers segment features PEM electrolysis technology with two main products: HyLYZER 500 (containerized, 2.5 MW, outdoor use) and HyLYZER 1000 (modular, 5 MW, indoor use). Applications span commercial vehicles (buses, trucks, mining), industrial hydrogen production, mobility refueling infrastructure, and gas pipeline integration. The company also provides complete powertrain solutions (PD 6000, PD 7000, PD 7500) for specific vehicle applications. Manufacturing facilities span North America (Fridley Minnesota, Mississauga Ontario) and Europe (Guadalajara Spain, Oevel Belgium) with combined capacity nearing 2 GW.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HyLYZER: Globally proven, modular water electrolyzer platform for PEM electrolysis-based hydrogen production. Includes HyLYZER 500 (outdoor containerized, 2.5 MW, 500 Nm³/h) and HyLYZER 1000 (indoor modular, 5 MW, 1000 Nm³/h).
• Advanced LFP Battery
• eULFA
• PCAS
• 14Xe eAxle
• ELFA Inverter

Products and services

• Advanced LFP Battery Platform Long-cell lithium iron phosphate battery platform with modular tiered design (up to 5 tiers per pack, scalable to 10 packs in parallel). Rated at 102 kWh energy capacity, 840V max voltage, with thermal stability and >4000 cycle life at 80% SOC. Designed for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
• 14Xe eAxle Next Generation 14Xe 4.5 integrated electric axle using the proven 14X axle housing to maintain existing axle mounting hardware for ease of OEM integration. Suitable for electric, parallel hybrid, series hybrid, and plug-in hybrid configurations with two-speed/three-speed capability and optimized regenerative braking.
• 17Xe eAxle Integrated electric axle designed into a single unit for heavy-duty battery electric vehicles, expanding Accelera's eAxle portfolio beyond the 14Xe for higher-power commercial applications.
• eULFA (Electric Ultra-Low-Floor Axle) Electric ultra-low-floor axle engineered for low-floor transit buses, eliminating interior steps and maximizing usable interior space. Features 2x high-performance motors and inverters, water-cooled system, and market-leading gear efficiency for zero-emission transit bus applications.
• 1CS2022 Electric Motor Compact, robust electric motor design delivering best-in-class efficiency of 97% over a wide range of operations. Designed for integration into eAxle and remote-mount ePowertrain configurations for commercial vehicles.
• 1CS2016 Electric Motor High-efficiency and high-performance electric motor designed for agile city transport applications such as transit buses and light commercial vehicles, used in eAxle and remote-mount powertrain configurations.
• ELFA Inverter Highly flexible inverter for heavy-duty on- and off-road vehicles, designed to pair with Accelera electric motors in eAxle and remote-mount ePowertrain configurations across commercial vehicle applications.
• PCAS 3.0 (Power Control and Accessory System) Comprehensive electric powertrain product combining 12 essential components (DC-DC converter, high-voltage power distribution, battery cooling/heating, cabin cooling/heating, hydraulic pump, brake air compressor, AC charger) into a single drop-in module. Weighs approximately 559 lbs, operates at 450-850V, and is 70% smaller than the previous generation. Commercially available in 2027.
• iBCR (Integrated Brake Chopper and Resistor) 2-in-1 integrated solution designed to maximize regenerative braking and protect vehicle batteries by enabling increased electric braking without additional battery capacity. Used in commercial electric vehicle powertrains to extend range and reduce battery wear.
• HyLYZER 500 PEM Electrolyzer Outdoor containerized PEM electrolyzer platform for mid-sized green hydrogen projects. Nominal power rating 2.5 MW, hydrogen production 45 kg/h (500 Nm3/h), 30 bar pressurized output, system efficiency 53.2 kWh/kg, 99.99% purity. Features wide dynamic operating range (7-100%) and ATEX-proof enclosure for simplified compliance.
• HyLYZER 1000 PEM Electrolyzer Indoor modular PEM electrolyzer platform for industrial-scale green hydrogen production. 5 MW nominal power, 2 cell stacks, hydrogen production 90 kg/h (1000 Nm3/h), 99.9% purity, 52 kWh/kg efficiency. Exceptionally compact design with 15-100% dynamic operating range, built on 1500E cell stack platform.
• Remote Mount eMotors and Inverters Electric motors and inverters configured for remote mount and direct drive applications. Compatible with existing axles and drive shafts, providing flexibility and quick integration for commercial vehicle OEMs that prefer distributed powertrain architectures.
• PD 6000 Powertrain Fully integrated electric powertrain system for medium-duty trucks configured for localized pick-up and delivery routes, combining battery systems, eAxles, motors, inverters, and accessory systems as a turnkey commercial vehicle solution.
• PD 7000 Powertrain Fully electric battery powertrain system designed specifically for zero-emission school buses, integrating battery systems with electric drive components as a turnkey solution for school bus OEMs and operators.
• PD 7500 Powertrain Electric powertrain system for transit bus applications, providing a fully integrated battery-electric drive solution that meets the duty cycle and accessibility requirements of public transit bus operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ cumulative operational hours on deployed PEM electrolyzer systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Isuzu Motors LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2027Joint development of fully integrated battery electric powertrain for Isuzu F-series Class 6 and 7 medium-duty trucks for North American market. Features Accelera's advanced LFP batteries, 14Xe eAxle with ELFA motor, and PCAS 3.0 controls. Production scheduled to begin in 2027.
• Hino TruckscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2026Hino's Le Series battery-electric medium-duty truck powered by Accelera's Integrated e-Axle 14Xe Gen 4.5. Available in 25,950 lbs and 33,000 lbs GVWR configurations with 269 kWh Panasonic battery. Production began Q3 2026.
• Amplify Cell TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership with Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Trucks & Buses, PACCAR, and EVE Energy (10% ownership) to build a 21 GWh battery cell factory in Marshall County, Mississippi. Project valued at nearly $2 billion, facing delays with production pushed to at least 2028 due to EVE Energy's listing on U.S. Department of War's 'Chinese military companies' roster.
• PeterbiltcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPeterbilt sources Accelera electric powertrain for Model 567EV, the first heavy-duty battery electric vocational truck with up to 250 miles range and 625 kWh LFP battery capacity.
• Thomas Built BusescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerThomas Built Buses' first electric Type D school bus (Wattson) powered by Accelera zero-emissions technology.
• Blue BirdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBlue Bird electric school buses powered by Accelera, deployed across over 100 North American school districts.
• LetendaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Letenda to offer safe, efficient and reliable zero-emission bus solutions, with Letenda President Nicolas Letendre citing shared values of innovation and sustainability.
• Daimler Truck North AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership expanded to include hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles in DTNA's future portfolio, complementing battery-electric vehicles for comprehensive carbon-neutral solutions.
• Tyczka Hydrogen GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to supply 5MW electrolyzer system for green hydrogen production in Germany.
• GAIL (India) LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with GAIL to advance green hydrogen production, transportation and storage in India.
• U.S. Army Engineer Research & Development CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccelera built H2Rescue hydrogen fuel cell-battery hybrid emergency vehicle for the U.S. Army, designed to provide exportable power, water, and climate-controlled command center for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in austere environments.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Proterra: Proterra designs and manufactures battery systems, drivetrains, and complete electric buses and commercial vehicles for transit, school, and medium-duty applications - directly comparable to Accelera's eMobility commercial-vehicle powertrain business. Both serve North American transit and school bus OEMs with battery-electric powertrains.
• Lightning eMotors: Lightning eMotors designs and manufactures electric powertrains, battery systems, and complete zero-emission vehicles for commercial fleets including last-mile delivery, work trucks, and shuttle buses, directly overlapping Accelera's medium-duty BEV powertrain offering.
• Dana Incorporated: Dana supplies eAxles, eDrive gearboxes, and integrated electric powertrain systems for commercial vehicles and is one of the leading merchant suppliers competing head-to-head with Accelera's 14Xe and 17Xe eAxle family in medium- and heavy-duty BEV applications.
• Workhorse Group: Workhorse designs and assembles battery-electric Class 3-6 medium-duty trucks and last-mile delivery vehicles, directly competing with Accelera's medium-duty truck programs with Isuzu, Hino, and Peterbilt in the North American commercial BEV truck market.
• Xos Trucks: Xos Trucks manufactures Class 5-8 battery-electric trucks and provides commercial fleet electrification solutions, offering integrated powertrains that compete directly with Accelera's eMobility solutions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial applications.
• Nel ASA: Nel ASA is one of the world's largest manufacturers of PEM and alkaline electrolyzers for green hydrogen production, with utility-scale deployments that compete directly with Accelera's HyLYZER 500 and HyLYZER 1000 PEM platforms on efficiency, capacity, and bankability.
• ITM Power: ITM Power is a leading UK-based manufacturer of PEM electrolyzers for green hydrogen production with MW-scale deployments comparable to Accelera's HyLYZER products in industrial and mobility applications.
• Plug Power: Plug Power develops PEM and alkaline electrolyzers alongside its core fuel cell and hydrogen infrastructure business, directly overlapping Accelera's HyLYZER electrolyzer products and targeting similar industrial, mobility, and utility-scale hydrogen customers.

Broad incumbents

• BorgWarner: BorgWarner is a large Tier-1 automotive supplier with a broad portfolio of electric drive systems, inverters, and DC-DC converters for commercial and passenger EVs, overlapping Accelera's eMotor, ELFA inverter, and PCAS power electronics products but at much broader scale across vehicle segments.
• ZF Friedrichshafen: ZF is a major German Tier-1 supplier with a broad portfolio of CeTrax and AxTrax electric drivetrains for commercial vehicles, competing with Accelera's eAxle family across European and global truck and bus OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AcceleraZero
• Facebookfacebook.com/accelerazero
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/accelera-zero

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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