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Work begins on nearly $2B EV battery facility in Marshall County

By , Daily Memphian Updated: June 28, 2024 8:54 PM CT | Published: June 28, 2024 5:07 PM CT

Mississippi officials, including Gov. Tate Reeves and U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, gathered Friday, June 28, in Marshall County for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a nearly $2 billion investment.

Earlier this year, Cummins, Daimler Trucks and Paccar announced plans to partner in a joint venture to build an electric-vehicle battery facility north of Byhalia, Mississippi. 

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Rob Moore

Rob Moore

Rob Moore covers North Mississippi for The Daily Memphian. He holds a B.A. and an M.A. in English from The University of Memphis.

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