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MARCH 9, 2020

Power management company Eaton has expanded its portfolio of valvetrain solutions for diesel off-highway vehicles to help OEMs reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. Eaton’s new technology allows for cost-effective, variable valve actuation with hydraulic lash adjustment (HLA) function.

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JULY 15, 2020

Power management company Eaton said it is a key contributor and supporter of the National Zero-Emission Truck ( ZET ) Coalition’s newly issued priority federal recommendations. The coalition is organized by the clean transportation industry group CALSTART, of which Eaton has been a member since 2005.

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Eaton Cleaning Clean Emissions 243

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JANUARY 6, 2010

LG Chem has entered a four-year supply deal to provide lithium ion batteries to Eaton Corp. for use in hybrid commercial vehicles. its US unit based in Troy, Michigan, in anticipation of increasing batteries supply to Eaton, the company said in a statement. LG Chem plans to expand the assembly line of Compact Power Inc.,

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Power management company Eaton announced that its Twin Vortices Series (TVS) technology has proven to be an integral component in hydrogen fuel cell modules, which benefit from the precise air flow control offered by the TVS unit to operate at peak efficiency.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Eaton has introduced Procision, a new line of medium-duty dual-clutch transmissions, that delivers 8 to 10 percent better fuel economy than a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque converter automatic. The all-new Eaton Procision is the first dual-clutch transmission for class 6-7 in North America. Click to enlarge.

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Eaton Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 252

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MAY 19, 2023

The HPLB connectors were designed and developed by Royal Power Solutions, a leading manufacturer of high-precision electrical connectivity components that Eaton acquired in 2022. Eaton recommends use of sealed connection systems to meet reliability and durability requirements.

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Eaton Power Powered Vehicles 259

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APRIL 22, 2013

Eaton will double the manufacturing capacity at its Jining, China facility to meet growing customer demand in the region for its valve and valvetrain products and technologies. Located within the Eaton Campus in the Jining Shandong Province, the expansion project began this year and be operational in March 2014.

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OCTOBER 25, 2019

Eaton says it has shown in regulatory test cycles and real-world use that its cylinder-deactivation (CDA) technology can play a key role in helping commercial vehicle manufacturers meet or exceed 2024 and 2027 US emissions regulations. —Karl Sievertsen, chief technology officer, Eaton’s Vehicle Group.

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APRIL 14, 2019

Power management company Eaton’s eMobility business was chosen by Nidec-PSA Emotors (Emotors), a joint venture between Nidec Leroy-Somer and Groupe PSA, to supply high-performance traction inverters for a battery-electric vehicle platform.

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Eaton Supplies Battery Batteries 225

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

Eaton’s eMobility business has introduced a new Flex Power Distribution Unit (PDU) for high-voltage electrified commercial vehicles; the new unit is uniquely designed to handle multiple load requirements. Eaton has reached an agreement with Cummins Inc. —Scott Adams, SVP, eMobility, Eaton. Precharge functionality.

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Eaton Commercial Electric Vehicles Power 170

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MAY 10, 2023

Eaton is continuing to expand and evolve its European eMobility business design capabilities, technologies and operations to support global electrified vehicle manufacturers. These upgrades will support Eaton’s efforts in delivering electric vehicle solutions to passenger car, commercial vehicle and off-highway OEMs globally.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Eaton Corporation has aligned with the California Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) to assist California-based fleets wanting to purchase low-emission, fuel efficient medium- and heavy-duty hybrid vehicles. —Gerard Devito, engineering director, Eaton hybrid power systems.

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Eaton California Hybrid Vehicles 210

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APRIL 10, 2017

Eaton and Cummins announced an agreement to form a joint venture for automated transmissions for heavy-duty and medium-duty commercial vehicles. The joint venture will be named Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies. Cummins and Eaton will each own 50% of the new joint venture.

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MARCH 4, 2010

Eaton Corporation’s hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 30 million miles of service throughout the world. The more than 2,400 Eaton hybrid systems in use today are on delivery trucks, buses, refuse and utility vehicles and other commercial applications.

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AUGUST 14, 2019

Power management company Eaton is partnering with global technology company KPIT to support the development of next-generation electrified mobility technologies for Eaton’s eMobility business unit ( earlier post ). —Jeff Lowinger, president, eMobility, Eaton. Eaton posted 2018 sales of $21.6

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Eaton Asia DC India 207

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JANUARY 17, 2019

Eaton projects xEVs will increase to 38% of the global passenger car market by 2030, with share dispersed among battery electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid electric and mild hybrid electric. Eaton’s inverters can be used in all types of electric vehicles, as well as other alternative fuel vehicles, such hydrogen fuel cell cars.

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APRIL 28, 2010

Eaton Corporation will collaborate with Takaoka Electric Manufacturing Company, Ltd. The collaboration will enable Eaton to provide a complete line of charging stations across residential, commercial and industrial applications in North America. to develop and launch DC Quick Chargers for electric vehicles.

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OCTOBER 11, 2010

Eaton Corporation has supplied key hybrid power technology and expertise to Daimler Trucks’ Mercedes Benz BlueTec Atego Hybrid ( earlier post ), part of the new Mercedes-Benz Atego range of trucks. The Mercedes-Benz Atego BlueTec Hybrid was the first hybrid truck in Europe to gain European Type Approval.

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Eaton Mercedes Supplies Hybrid 199

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OCTOBER 26, 2021

Eaton’s Bussmann series full line of fuses require up to 33% less space than traditional fuse solutions, offer weight reduction, and provide short-circuit protection for conductors. Our global production and research footprint allows Eaton to provide optimum solutions to global and local customers.

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Eaton Power Powered Vehicles 243

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JANUARY 22, 2010

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation will begin offering retrofit versions of its Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) hybrid power system ( earlier post ) for refuse trucks later this year. Eaton is currently seeking partners for the program. The HLA system has two parts: regeneration and launch assist. Regeneration.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has introduced the new Endurant 12-speed automated transmission—the lightest, most efficient 1,850 lb-ft (2,508 N·m) capable heavy-duty transmission. The announcement was made at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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JULY 15, 2010

Eaton Corporation has selected Compact Power Inc. CPI), a wholly-owned US subsidiary of LG Chem, to provide batteries for certain future Eaton hybrid electric drive systems. Eaton’s hybrid business is located at the company’s Vehicle Group headquarters in Charleston Township, Mich. Earlier post. ) near Kalamazoo.

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Eaton Power Powered Hybrid 218

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OCTOBER 24, 2019

Eaton’s eMobility business is launching an all-new 4-speed transmission for heavy-duty electrified commercial vehicles to meet growing global demand in a number of segments, including pickup and delivery and port drayage in North America, China and Europe. Scott Adams, senior vice president, eMobility, Eaton.

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MARCH 19, 2019

Eaton announced it is contributing several components to truck manufacturers participating in the U.S. Eaton is supplying a number of leading-edge technologies that improve fuel economy and reduce emissions to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SuperTruck II program. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Eaton will supply a TVS (Twin Vortices Series) air pump to manage airflow in the demonstration of the Achates Power two-stroke opposed-piston engine (OP Engine) at the upcoming Internal Combustion Engine Fall Technical Conference in San Diego. Eaton TVS EGR pump. —Mihai Dorobantu. Earlier post.).

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Eaton Engine San Diego Fuel Economy 191

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MAY 2, 2023

BAE Systems is collaborating with Eaton, to develop electric vehicle (EV) technology solutions. Through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), the companies will initially offer a solution for the medium-duty commercial truck platforms market, with a Class-7 pickup and delivery demonstration vehicle in development.

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Eaton New York Electrical Electric 210

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MAY 3, 2011

Eaton Corporation has signed a long-term agreement to design and supply Argentine bus manufacturer Tecnología Avanzada en Transporte S. Eaton matches the system to an automated six-speed Eaton transmission and stores energy in a lithium-ion battery pack.

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JANUARY 14, 2021

Power management company Eaton has introduced a complete suite of solutions from its Vehicle Group to reduce vapor emissions produced during the refueling of gasoline-powered vehicles. This leakage occurs in all gasoline-powered vehicles, including passenger cars and an increasing number of small- and mid-sized commercial vehicles.

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Eaton Emissions Gasoline-Electric Production 221

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APRIL 7, 2021

Power management company Eaton announced its eMobility business secured a contract to supply power distribution units (PDUs) and Bussmann series fuses to a global vehicle manufacturer for use in a new battery electric (BEV) light-duty commercial vehicle—a rapidly growing segment for BEVs.

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MARCH 3, 2013

Eaton has launched the Fuller Advantage Series of heavy-duty transmissions that feature reduced weight and increased efficiency resulting in fuel economy improvements, an improved shift feel, as well as features contributing to lower preventative maintenance costs. Initial fleet and third party test results show up to 1.9%

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Fuel Economy Eaton Economy Fuel 239

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MARCH 25, 2013

Eaton has launched a new family of UltraShift PLUS transmissions designed exclusively for Navistar to maximize fuel efficiency in linehaul applications. —Shane Groner, North America product planning manager for Eaton’s Commercial Vehicle Transmission Division.

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Eaton Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 252

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JULY 26, 2010

Eaton Corporation is collaborating with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) on a prototype integrated solar-assisted electric vehicle charging station to be erected at EPRI’s research laboratory in Knoxville, Tenn. Subsystems modular at the two-space level.

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AUGUST 13, 2009

Eaton Corporation’s truck and electrical businesses will support a $45.4 This will represent the largest deployment of commercial PHEVs to date. Ford Motor Company and Southern California Edison, in the deployment of plug-in hybrid electric commercial vehicles to more than 50 utility and municipal fleets nationwide.

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Eaton Plug-in PHEV EPRI 150

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Eaton: EV Charging Station (residential). Eaton: Pow-R-Station (commercial). Toyota has also confirmed basic compatibility between the RAV4 EV and the following Level 2 charging stations: Aerovironment: Level 2 EVSE-RS. Blink/Ecotality: Level 2 Charge Station. ChargePoint/Coulomb Technologies: CT2000 Series.

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JUNE 26, 2018

Power management company Eaton is addressing increasing demand for high-voltage electrified vehicle technologies with the creation of its new eMobility business. Power management company Eaton is addressing increasing demand for high-voltage electrified vehicle technologies with the creation of its new eMobility business.

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MAY 12, 2021

Power management company Eaton’s eMobility business has been awarded a contract to supply a 24-to-12-volt DC-DC converter for use in a commercial heavy-duty battery electric vehicle (BEV) that will power accessories, such as antilock brakes and lighting.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Eaton’s Power Connections business is now offering stamped battery terminals for both electrified and internal combustion passenger vehicles and on- and off-highway commercial vehicles.

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