Driventic's EAC Compressor Delivers up to 15 Bar for Electric Trucks and Buses

Driventic has introduced an Electric Air Compressor designed specifically for electric commercial vehicles, delivering pressures of up to 15 bar.

What Happened

The EAC is a two-stage reciprocating compressor with its own oil system and water or refrigerant cooling. Driventic packages the electric motor, silencers, oil circuit, heat exchangers, and sensors into an enclosure, using mass balancing and insulation to reduce vibration and noise. The company says the two-stage compression cuts energy use by up to 35% compared with conventional solutions. Maintenance intervals are rated at up to four years or 24,000 operating hours for trucks, and up to four years or 12,000 operating hours for buses, depending on the vehicle's operating profile. Driventic is moving through prototype construction and validation toward a planned production start at the end of 2027. The company says first pilot customers have already registered interest in partnering for field trials.

Why It Matters

Compressed air runs pneumatic brakes, suspension, and door systems on heavy commercial vehicles. On diesel trucks, the compressor is engine-driven, but battery-electric trucks need an electrically driven unit that draws power from the main battery pack, reducing range. By cutting energy consumption by up to 35%, the EAC could help preserve driving range while powering essential vehicle systems. Extended maintenance intervals of four years also appeal to fleet managers focused on total cost of ownership.

The Bottom Line

Driventic's EAC targets a specific gap in electric commercial vehicles: efficient, electrically driven compressed air for trucks and buses. Production is planned for the end of 2027, with pilot customers signed up for field trials.