Power management company Eaton has joined hands with global technology provider KPIT to develop next-generation electrified mobility technologies for the e-mobility business unit.
Under this partnership, these two companies will focus on developing and deploying technologies, software solutions and platforms for several components, including inverters, onboard chargers, power converters and power distribution modules, informs the company in the release.
Jeff Lowinger, president, e-Mobility, Eaton, said, “Eaton continues to build competencies to solve complex problems in e-mobility, which OEMs consider critical and transformative.”
He added, “KPIT is our extended team in this approach, with its sharp focus on mobility and years of experience in electric powertrain technologies. Our strategic alliance with KPIT brings valuable capabilities and technologies to enable manufacturers to develop vehicles that are cleaner and safer and deliver value.”
Kishor Patil, CEO, KPIT, said, “The strategic alliance with Eaton resonates with KPIT’s vision of reimagining mobility with its customers, partners and people. We value our relationship with Eaton as strategic and count them as one of our top customers. With our complementary strengths in the automotive domain and electrification technologies, we are geared to address some of the most complex challenges involved in the development of electric vehicles and pave the way for Eaton to leapfrog the competition in the electric mobility space.”