Proterra has partnered with Danfoss Editron to develop pre-integrated electrification solutions for manufacturers of heavy-duty equipment and specialty vehicles. Announced on November 10, the collaboration combines Proterra’s battery systems with Danfoss Editron’s electric powertrain components to simplify the development of battery-electric vehicles.
The companies have already integrated and validated their respective technologies, allowing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to start vehicle development with a coordinated battery and drivetrain package rather than sourcing and integrating individual components from multiple suppliers.
According to Proterra, the approach is designed to reduce engineering costs and shorten development timelines for manufacturers transitioning their equipment to electric propulsion.
Integrated Battery and Electric Powertrain Packages
Under the collaboration, Proterra will provide its battery systems, while Danfoss Editron will contribute electric powertrain components. The pre-integrated packages are intended to give manufacturers a validated technical foundation for developing electric heavy-duty machinery and specialised vehicles.
Integrating battery and propulsion technologies can present engineering challenges, particularly when components come from different suppliers and require separate validation. The partnership aims to simplify this process by combining systems that have already been designed to work together.
Dustin Chapman, director of Americas at Danfoss Editron, said the collaboration would address a common obstacle facing manufacturers developing electric vehicles.
Too often, OEMs are left to piece together an electric powertrain from suppliers who’ve never had to work together. With this collaboration, we’re changing that by giving manufacturers an integrated solution backed by two proven names in electrification.
Danfoss Editron Targets Off-Highway Electrification
Danfoss Editron operates as a division of Danfoss Power Solutions, specialising in hybrid and fully electric propulsion systems for off-highway applications.
Its electric powertrain portfolio covers a power range from 30 kW to 1,000 kW, supporting equipment with different performance and operating requirements.
The technology is designed for applications beyond conventional passenger vehicles, including heavy-duty machinery and specialised industrial equipment.
Supporting the Shift to Electric Heavy-Duty Equipment
The partnership reflects growing demand for integrated electrification solutions as manufacturers seek alternatives to conventional diesel-powered machinery.
By combining battery technology and electric drivetrain components into pre-validated packages, Proterra and Danfoss Editron aim to make vehicle electrification more accessible to OEMs that may otherwise need to develop complex powertrain systems independently.
The companies expect their combined offering to help manufacturers simplify engineering processes and accelerate the introduction of electric equipment across heavy-duty and off-highway markets.