Dr. Suresh Reddy: Engineering Leader in Electric and Hybrid Powertrains

Electric/Hybrid Powertrains & Charging Systems

Diesel electric, trolley, battery, fuel cell and hybrid electric powertrains, charging systems, components, control systems and diagnostics

Relevant Awards

Relevant Patent Grants

1. US11404986B2 “Torque Control Based on Rotor Resistance Modeling in Induction Motors”, Caterpillar Inc, Granted: August 2, 2022; Filed: Aug 14, 2020

2. US11384629B2 “Systems and Methods for Driving a Pump using an Electric Motor”, Caterpillar Inc, Granted: July 12, 2022; Filed: Nov 30, 2020

3. US12060877B2 “Hydraulic Fracturing Pump Control System”, Caterpillar Inc, Granted: Aug 13, 2024; Filed: Sept 18, 2020

4. US86263682 “Electric drive power response management system and method”, Caterpillar Inc, Granted: Jan 7, 2014; Filed: Sept 7, 2010

5. US8482238B2 “System and method for estimating generator rotor temperature in an electric drive machine”, Caterpillar Inc, Granted: July 9, 2013; Filed: Nov 30, 2010

6. US7918296B2 “Cooling system for an electric drive machine and method”, Caterpillar Inc, Granted: April 5, 2011; Filed: Sept 15, 2008

7. US7467619B2 “Apparatus and method for accurate detection of locomotive fuel injection pump solenoid closure”, General Electric Company, Granted: Dec 23, 2008; Filed: Sept 24, 2007

8. US7328690B2 “Apparatus and method for accurate detection of locomotive fuel injection pump solenoid closure”, General Electric Company, Granted: Feb 12, 2008; Filed: July 16, 2004

9. US7000598B2 “Bumpless crankshaft position sensing”, General Electric Company, Granted: Feb 21, 2006; Filed: May 27, 2004

10. US6507789B1 “Gear transmission condition monitoring method and apparatus”, General Electric Company, Granted: Jan 14, 2003; Filed: July 18, 2000

11. US6449564B1 “Apparatus and method for monitoring shaft cracking or incipient pinion slip in a geared system”, General Electric Company, Granted: Sept 10, 2002; Filed: Nov 23, 1998

Individual Awards

Caterpillar Inc. – Chairman Award (2007)

GE Transportation – New Engineer of the Year (1999)

GE Transportation – 6 Sigma Project of the year (1999)

GE Corporate R&D – Special Grant Award (1997)

GE – Managerial Award - DOT Proposal (1994)

Project/Team Awards

Caterpillar Inc. - ACS Product AQI (Annual Quality Improvement) Winner (794 AC Mining Truck Electric Drive System, 2013)

Caterpillar Inc. - Drivetrain Business Unit AQI Winner (Mining Truck 795F/793F AC Mining Truck Electric Drive Systems, 2011)

GE Transportation - Managerial Award (Selection and deployment of Matlab/Simulink)

Legacy Team/Product Awards

(Awarded to teams/product developments previously led by Suresh Reddy)

Project Management Institute – 2023 Project of the year – Caterpillar prototype Battery Electric Mining Truck

Caterpillar Inc. – Excellence Award - Mining Truck Electric Drive team (2017)

Relevant Patent Publications

1. US20250206176, “Electrified Machine and Charger Fleet and Microgrid Power Dispatch”, Pub June 19, 2025; Patent filed: Dec 13, 2023

2. US20250042273, “Charging System for Non-Road Electric Vehicle”, Caterpillar Inc., Pub Feb 6, 2025, Patent filed: Aug 1, 2023

3. US20240405313 “Thermal management of Battery Systems”, Pub Dec 5, 2024, patent filed May 30, 2023

4. US20120018236 “Electric powertrain for off-highway trucks”, Patent pub Jan 26, 2012; Filed: July 26, 2011

5. US20100065356 “Electric powertrain for off-highway trucks”, Patent pub Mar 18, 2010; Filed: Sept 15, 2008