Kevin Beaty

Senior Advisor

Kevin Beaty is an independent advisor focused on xEV powertrain program risk and execution readiness. He works with investors, OEMs, and suppliers when electrification or advanced powertrain programs reach critical inflection points — particularly when architecture, supply chain, or production decisions begin to constrain execution outcomes.

Kevin brings more than 20 years of hands-on operating experience, including over a decade leading Eaton’s hybrid electric powertrain business from inception through global OEM commercialization. This included long-term ownership of system architecture, sourcing strategy and supplier commitments, and production launch decisions across global OEM programs.

Prior to forming YUNEV LLC, he held senior executive and leadership roles at Eaton Corporation, Woodward, CALSTART, and Southwest Research Institute. Across these roles, Kevin led electrification, hybrid, controls, and alternative-fuel powertrain programs from early development through commercialization, working closely with global truck, bus, and engine OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and global fleet customers.

Kevin holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M and an MBA from Michigan State University. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas and an active member of the Society of Automotive Engineers. Kevin is the inventor or co-inventor of eight U.S. patents.