Oshkosh’s investment in Eatron aligns with its goal to use advanced analytics and predictive modelling for lithium-ion battery management across its electric vehicle fleet.
Oshkosh Corporation, a leader in the design and manufacture of specialized vehicles and equipment, has made a strategic investment in Eatron Technologies, a company specializing in AI-powered battery management software. This investment aligns with Oshkosh’s commitment to harnessing advanced analytics and predictive modelling for the effective management of lithium-ion batteries in its diverse array of electric vehicles.
John Pfeifer, President and CEO of Oshkosh Corporation, emphasized that the investment in Eatron Technologies is a key component of their broader strategy to partner with cutting-edge technology firms. This collaboration aims to expedite the delivery of top-tier innovation to their customers. Pfeifer highlighted that AI-enabled battery management systems (BMS) are in line with Oshkosh’s focus on electrification and advanced analytics, promising enhanced safety and ongoing optimization of performance for their electric vehicle product range.
Eatron is at the forefront of developing more intelligent battery management technology by introducing a smart software layer over traditional battery control platforms, which can be hosted either on the cloud or at the edge. Their BMS integrates battery models with AI and advanced estimation methods to ensure precise and dependable predictions about the battery’s condition, health, and operational performance.
Dr. Umut Genc, Founder and CEO of Eatron, expressed that the funding from Oshkosh Corporation will empower Eatron to develop and implement new embedded and cloud-based functionalities for their distinctive software platform. He highlighted that as the world increasingly shifts towards software-defined vehicles and batteries, Eatron is leading the charge in providing intelligent software solutions to accelerate this transformation.
