Q&A: How EV platforms can stay ahead of shifting global standards?

Electric vehicle (EV) platforms are becoming increasingly software-defined, data-driven, and globally regulated. As commercial fleets scale, manufacturers face a complex challenge: How to design vehicles that not only perform reliably across duty cycles and regions but also stay compliant with cybersecurity, sustainability, and emissions standards that are constantly evolving?

To explore this intersection of technology, regulation, and fleet intelligence, we spoke with Mabel Feng, Director of Product Management at Proterra, an electrification partner for heavy-duty transportation and equipment manufacturers. Proterra provides high-performance battery systems designed to operate in harsh and demanding environments.

Feng shared insight into how modern EV platforms are evolving, from foundational design strategies that support global compliance to the role of integrated software, AI, and predictive diagnostics in maximizing uptime and asset value.

Topics discussed include dual-market compliance, software-defined energy management, ISO and UNECE readiness, and the future of bidirectional charging and V2G.

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