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BAE Systems, a leader in electric propulsion, and Eaton, a global power management company, have successfully tested their integrated electric drive system for medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks. This technology enables existing truck models to be easily adapted for various zero-emission applications, enhancing efficiency, performance, and flexibility.
Key Highlights
- Location: Eaton’s proving grounds in Marshall, Michigan
- Vehicle: Class 7 demonstration vehicle
- Performance: Met key on-road performance goals, including gradeability and highway speed
- System Benefits: Increased electrical efficiency and reduced vehicle weight
Testing occurred at Eaton’s proving grounds in Marshall, Michigan on a Class 7 demonstration vehicle. The vehicle achieved key on-road performance goals, including gradeability and highway speed, within a single electric vehicle (EV) system. This compact system enhances electrical efficiency and reduces vehicle weight.
“Our robust solution is built on proven technology to meet the unique demands of EV trucks,” said Bob Lamanna, vice president and general manager of Power & Propulsion Solutions at BAE Systems. “This integrated approach simplifies the complex electric drive system for trucks and commercial vehicles.”
BAE Systems’ electric motor and suite of modular power electronics are combined with Eaton’s MD 4-speed EV transmission to create a comprehensive system for commercial vehicles. It can also be equipped with Eaton’s HD-4 EV transmission, offering a complete range of electric drive systems for commercial trucks above 19 tons.
The BAE Systems and Eaton system provides original equipment manufacturers with a durable and optimized electric drive solution for various platforms. Due to its unique architecture, it uses fewer components, cables, and connections, saving space and weight on the vehicle. This complete system simplifies integration, improves reliability, increases value, and lowers overall costs.
BAE Systems’ electric drive technology builds on more than 25 years of innovation, powering low- and zero-emission platforms on land and sea, including battery electric, fuel cell, and hybrid electric vehicles. The company has over 17,000 propulsion systems operating in transit buses, boats, military, and industrial vehicles worldwide, with over five billion miles of proven performance.
The BAE Systems demonstration truck will be showcased at the 2024 ACT Expo. BAE Systems’ electric propulsion technology is developed, manufactured, and serviced at its facilities in Endicott, New York, Rochester, UK, and Guaymas, Mexico.
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