Defence contractor BAE Systems and global power management company Eaton have joined forces to develop an electric vehicle system (EV) for medium-duty trucks.

Announcing the move, the joint venture said it is already developing a Class-7 pickup and delivery demonstration vehicle.

The EV system will incorporate BAE Systems’ power-dense electric motor and advanced silicon carbide/gallium nitride power electronics suite with Eaton’s MD 4-speed EV transmission.

BAE Systems said the EV system will provide OEMs with “a durable, high performance, compact, efficient, and optimized system with flexibility to work with multiple zero-emission platforms.”

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 Steve Trichka, BAE Systems vice president and general manager of power and propulsion solutions, said: “Our complementary strengths and industry knowledge in providing clean transportation solutions will address a critical need for new, clean technology options for the global truck market.

“Together, BAE Systems and Eaton will enable electric drive systems that are efficient, modular, and scalable for our customers.”

Mark Kramer, Eaton Vehicle group ePowertrain business unit director, added: “Eaton is delighted to collaborate with BAE Systems to provide more electrified powertrain solutions to our commercial vehicle customers.

"Our medium duty 4-speed EV transmissions are proven in the industry to offer class-leading performance through superior acceleration and gradeability, while delivering advanced efficiency for the EV system.”

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