# Peterbilt selects Meritor as supplier of electric powertrains

Peterbilt Motors Company entered into an agreement with Meritor to be the non-exclusive supplier of electric powertrains for its heavy-duty Models 579EV and 520EV battery electric vehicles. Low volume production begins in late 2020 for the 579EV and 2021 for the 520EV.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2020-02-03
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: electric powertrains, battery electric vehicles
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Meritor](https://endata.com/companies/17649.md) (supplier)
- [Peterbilt Motors Company](https://endata.com/companies/44986.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [supplypost.com](https://www.supplypost.com/news/2020/2/peterbilt-selects-meritor-as-primary-supplier-of-integrated-battery-electric-systems-for-models-579), 2020-02-03: "Peterbilt is leading the charge when it comes to electrification and this agreement with Meritor is just another example of our commitment to battery electric vehicles."

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