Eaton and Munich Electrification have partnered to develop technology for electric vehicles, including commercial vehicles.
The first fruit of this partnership is the Combined Megawatt Charging System, a solution that supports megawatt-level charging for commercial EVs through flexible system integration, compatibility with the Combined Charging System (CCS) and the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) standards and scalable architectures for both new platforms and retrofits.
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"This relationship strengthens Eaton's ability to deliver intelligent power protection solutions for electrified vehicles," says Ben Karrer, director of power distribution and protection for Eaton's Mobility Group. "By combining our hardware with Munich Electrification's software and battery management expertise, we can accelerate development and help customers bring next-generation EVs to market faster."
The companies already collaborate on Eaton's battery configuration switch, which enables switchable 400-volt and 800-volt EV architectures for faster and more flexible DC charging.
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Eaton and Munich also signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a preferred supplier relationship for next-generation battery disconnect units, battery management systems and charge box controllers across light-duty, commercial and off-highway applications.
Eaton will supply electromechanical and power hardware, including circuit protection devices, smart power distribution units, charge inlets and battery technologies, such as Breaktor circuit protection technology. Munich Electrification will provide electronics and software platforms, including advanced battery management and controller architectures.
"Combining Eaton's hardware expertise with Munich Electrification's software and battery management capabilities creates a powerful foundation for next-generation electrified power systems," says Uwe Wiedemann, chief growth officer for Munich Electrification. "Together, we can deliver integrated solutions that simplify system architecture and accelerate innovation for customers."
