FORVIA HELLA EnergyCore Debuts at IAA Transportation 2026

FORVIA HELLA Introduces EnergyCore for Commercial Vehicles

Hella GmbH & Co KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) will present the FORVIA HELLA EnergyCore energy management concept for commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026 for the first time. The concept combines multiple power and battery electronics components within a configurable, modular system architecture. Its coverage extends across low- and high-voltage systems, including battery management and safety-related electronics capable of reaching ASIL D. The approach is intended to support future vehicle platforms while demonstrating how integrated X-in-1 architectures can contribute to more efficient electric vehicle designs.

EnergyCore Combines Multiple Power Electronics Functions

The EnergyCore concept brings several power and battery electronics functions together within a single configurable architecture rather than treating each component as an isolated system. Its modular design is intended to accommodate different vehicle platform requirements while covering both low- and high-voltage applications. Battery management is included within the architecture, alongside safety-related electronics supporting requirements up to ASIL D. By integrating these functions, Hella GmbH & Co KGaA is demonstrating an X-in-1 approach focused on simplifying the architecture of future electric commercial vehicles.

iPDM Enables Fail-Operational Power Supply

The intelligent Power Distribution Module, or iPDM, addresses electrical power distribution and system resilience within the vehicle network. The system has been in series production for passenger cars as a world first since mid-2025 and uses electronic fuses, known as eFuses, to provide a fully fail-operational power supply. For commercial vehicles, the concept is designed to maintain safety-critical vehicle functions when electrical-system faults occur. This capability is particularly relevant to systems such as braking, steering, and driver assistance, which may need continued operation despite a failure elsewhere in the electrical network.

Commercial Vehicle Safety Functions Remain Operational

For commercial vehicles, the iPDM concept extends the significance of electronic power distribution beyond conventional electrical protection. In the event of electrical-system faults, the system is designed to allow safety-critical functions to continue operating instead of losing power as a consequence of a localized failure. Braking, steering, and driver assistance systems are specifically identified among the functions supported by this approach. The commercial vehicle application therefore combines power distribution with fail-operational capability, while Hella GmbH & Co KGaA uses the concept to demonstrate how electronic fuses can support resilient vehicle system networks.

Industry Impact & Outlook

EnergyCore and iPDM highlight two complementary directions for future commercial vehicle electrical architectures: greater integration of power and battery electronics and stronger resilience against electrical-system faults. For manufacturers developing electric commercial vehicle platforms, configurable X-in-1 architectures could support platform flexibility, while fail-operational power distribution can help protect the availability of safety-critical functions. The concepts also show how electrical architecture is becoming increasingly important to vehicle safety and efficiency. The next relevant milestone will be the presentation of these concepts at IAA Transportation 2026, where their commercial vehicle applications can be evaluated in greater detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FORVIA HELLA EnergyCore concept?
The EnergyCore is a configurable, modular energy management architecture that combines power and battery electronics across low- and high-voltage systems for future commercial vehicle platforms. It includes battery management and safety-related electronics supporting requirements up to ASIL D. The concept demonstrates an integrated X-in-1 approach intended to contribute to more efficient electric vehicle architectures. FORVIA HELLA will present the EnergyCore for commercial vehicles for the first time at IAA Transportation 2026, alongside its intelligent Power Distribution Module concept.