UK-based defense and aerospace firm BAE Systems and US-based power management company Eaton are expanding their collaboration to include EV systems for heavy-duty trucks.
The companies will offer OEMs and commercial vehicle modifiers a flexible EV system for a range of platforms. BAE Systems will combine its electric motor and suite of power electronics with Eaton’s HD 4-speed EV transmission to provide a full heavy-duty EV system. Along with the existing MD-4 platform, the integrated systems are designed for medium- and heavy-duty applications, including pick-up and delivery trucks, school and transit buses, and material handling, refuse and regional haul trucks.
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In 2023, the two companies signed an agreement to provide electric drive technology for the medium-duty truck market. The expanded collaboration now includes heavy-duty applications, offering manufacturers a complete line of electric drive systems for commercial trucks above 19 tons.
“By expanding our scope to include more vehicle ratings, our system ensures high performance and reliability across a wider range of classes and sizes,” said Mark Kramer, Business Unit Director, ePowertrain at Eaton’s Vehicle Group.
Source: BAE Systems