FPT Industrial, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Turin, Italy, is a multinational company specializing in the design, production, and sale of powertrains for industrial applications, including diesel and petrol engines, transmissions, and axles. The company’s core objectives are to achieve technological leadership in all powertrain fields through innovation, excellence, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction, ultimately driving sustainable growth and environmental responsibility.
FPT Industrial was formed by merging the engine, transmission, and axle operations of IVECO, CASE IH, and NEW HOLLAND, inheriting core competencies from these entities. The company acquired a minority stake in Blue Energy Motors an Indian manufacturer specializing in alternative fuel-powered commercial vehicles, and supplied its engines for India's first LNG heavy commercial vehicle. FPT Industrial maintains a global presence with ten production sites, ten R&D centers, and a service network spanning over 100 countries. Its strategy emphasizes parallel development of advanced internal combustion engines and zero-emission electrified solutions to support diverse industry needs and progress toward net-zero carbon emissions.
Technologies
FPT Industrial’s latest technologies in 2025 span advanced electrification, battery management, AI integration, and innovative engine systems. Among the forefront developments is the eBM 5 Battery Management System, designed entirely in-house, which achieved ISO 26262 ASIL C certification, underscoring its safety and performance reliability for high-voltage batteries in commercial electric vehicles and hypercars. This system is modular, scalable, and compatible with both 400- and 800-V battery architectures, optimizing efficiency across various applications. FPT also advances through its ePowertrain department, offering electric axles, central drives, and energy storage solutions tailored for zero-emission transport in commercial vehicles.
FPT integrates artificial intelligence innovations through its AI-driven quality control and predictive maintenance systems, voice-controlled in-car assistants, and high-performance AI computing infrastructure, positioning the company at the cutting edge of smart manufacturing and digital transformation. These advancements reflect FPT Industrial’s commitment to sustainable mobility, combining electrification, emissions reduction, and digital intelligence to address the evolving needs of the industrial and automotive markets in 2025.
Products
FPT Industrial's products relevant to the electric vehicle domain encompass a comprehensive and innovative range of electric powertrains, battery systems, and energy management solutions designed for a variety of commercial and high-performance vehicles. Their dedicated ePowertrain plant, inaugurated in October 2022, focuses on producing electric driveline components for commercial vehicles as well as battery packs and battery management systems for light commercial and bus segments. A standout product in their portfolio is the eAX 200-R, a highly integrated 3-in-1 electrified axle combining the electric motor, inverter, and transmission, engineered for commercial vehicles up to 11 tonnes, delivering efficiency, robustness, and flexibility without compromising ground clearance.
eAX 200-R
FPT Industrial also offers higher power eAxles, like the eAX 375-R, suitable for medium and heavy-duty vehicles, providing powerful and efficient electrification solutions for trucks and buses. Their electric drivetrain technology is exemplified in high-performance applications such as the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore, where they provide compact and lightweight electric axles with power outputs ranging from 300 kW to over 600 kW, capable of delivering exceptional performance metrics.
eAX 375-R
In addition to electric drivelines, FPT has developed the eBM 5 Battery Management System, an in-house designed, modular, and scalable system compatible with 400V and 800V battery architectures. This BMS has achieved the high safety certification ISO 26262 ASIL C, reflecting its robustness and advanced safety features, and is already in volume production for various commercial electric vehicles.
eBM 5 Battery Management System
Moreover, FPT is expanding its ePowertrain technology into the marine sector with the introduction of the eBS 37 EVO energy storage solution and hybrid systems, aiming to deliver zero-emission marine power and marking its entry into sustainable maritime electrification.
eBS 37 EVO
FPT Industrial’s commitment to innovation and excellence has been recognized through significant milestones, including the launch of a new customer service academy in Turin focused on diagnostics and product maintenance training for technicians globally. Their patented HI-eSCR2 emissions technology exemplifies advancement in emission reduction, while the ongoing development of hydrogen combustion engines targets future heavy-duty truck markets. FPT’s blend of sustainable mobility solutions and strategic collaborations underlines its pivotal role in the transition to zero-emission, smart transportation globally.
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