Webasto and Samsung SDI have signed a letter of intent that envisages collaboration for the manufacture of high-voltage batteries for the commercial vehicle sector.

The agreement covers the development and supply of a Samsung SDI's battery module that is the optimised solution for Webasto's standard multi-pack concept for commercial vehicles. Samsung SDI's battery module is claimed to ensure the highest performance in terms of the energy density and space utilisation.

Webasto will integrate this module into its battery packs which can, in turn, be assembled to create a battery system. This system-based design facilitates custom solutions for the respective requirements of commercial vehicle manufacturers.

Hartung Wilstermann, executive vice-president of the E-Solutions & Services business unit of the Webasto Group, said, “There are three aspects that are important in the battery business and we have already mastered these. In addition to thermal management, these are the integration of large components into vehicles at the manufacturer’s facility. In future, this will allow us to provide OEMs with optimum support in the battery sector."

Hartung Wilstermann, executive vice-president, E-Solutions & Services at Webasto Group, PhD Seh-Woong (S.W.) Jeong, executive vice-president Samsung SDI and Dr Holger Engelmann, chairman of the Management Board Webasto Group (from left to right). 

In addition to the development of battery systems, Webasto includes a product portfolio of charging stations for private and commercial customers.