Current Thinking: Simplifying the commercial EV ecosystem through collaboration

In this episode of Current Thinking, industry leaders explore how collaboration between OEMs, component suppliers, and charging infrastructure providers can unlock faster, more scalable EV adoption. The discussion will highlight how integrated power distribution, protection, and charging solutions reduce complexity and improve interoperability across depot and on‑vehicle systems. Scalable electrification and flexibility is required for local delivery, medium‑haul, and long‑haul applications – with innovations such as megawatt charging systems (MCS) and compact megawatt charging systems (CMCS) coming to market. Learnings from industry partnerships demonstrate how collaboration – not fragmentation – is shaping the future of commercial EV deployment.

Featured guests:

Advait Katarki, Eaton | Mark VanWingerden, Eaton | Amy Blair, ChargePoint | Eric Winterset, City of Long Beach, CA  | Phil Weicker, Harbinger Motors | Rob Graff, NACFE

Key focus areas

• State of the commercial EV industry today
• Accelerating the EV transition for fleets
• Benefits of EV adoption
• Commercial vehicle innovations
• Eaton solutions and partnerships driving the industry
• What can the EV Industry do better?
• Dispelling the myths

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