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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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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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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2009

Eaton Corporation has established a program to assist diesel truck fleet owners in applying for the $156 million in grants for diesel hybrid trucks that are available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Fleets are able to purchase multiple trucks.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2013

Eaton has launched a new family of UltraShift PLUS transmissions designed exclusively for Navistar to maximize fuel efficiency in linehaul applications. Fleets involved with testing the new transmissions have reported fuel economy improvements from 2-4% percent. Production is scheduled to take place in April of this year.

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

Eaton Corporation’s truck and electrical businesses will support a $45.4 million grant to develop a fully integrated, production plug-in hybrid system for Class 2 – 5 vehicles (8,501 – 19,500 lbs gross vehicle weight), and the accompanying demonstration of a fleet of 378 plug-in hybrid trucks and shuttle buses. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

earlier post ), is partnering with Equipment Maintenance Innovators (EMI-Global) to distribute HHS hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems for light- and medium-duty commercial fleet vehicles. Other vehicle platforms will be prototyped in the near future to meet the needs of current fleets. Dan Johnson, CEO of HHS.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

As a part of this launch, they are partnering with FNM and Ambev to invest in clean technologies for fleet vehicles. This joint effort leverages Agrale’s existing fully integrated, mass-production line for commercial vehicles, with a capacity to produce 150 to 200 trucks per day.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Cummins maintains that diesel will remain a critical technology for the commercial vehicle market for years to come, and the company will continue to support it. The X10 will offer a range of ratings from 320hp to 450hp (torque 1000 - 1650 lb-ft / 1356 - 2237 N·m) and will play an important role serving customer needs.

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DECEMBER 8, 2015

Nissan and Eaton will partner to combine their respective expertise in lithium-ion batteries and power electronics respectively, to bring reliable and cost-competitive second-life energy storage and control technologies to the market. —Cyrille Brisson, Vice President Marketing, Eaton Electrical EMEA.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Of the $71 million, Achates Power will receive $5 million for work on an opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid commercial vehicle system, and Cummins will receive $4 million for its work on an ultra-low emissions heavy-duty 10L natural gas engine. Eaton Corporation. Eaton Corporation. BorgWarner Inc. North Carolina State University.

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DECEMBER 21, 2011

The other two selected projects will focus on chargers used at commercial and public locations to charge large numbers of vehicles, including commercial fleets of delivery vehicles. Eaton Corporation. The four projects selected will leverage additional investments from the industry grantees.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2019

XL, a growing provider of vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, made two significant announcements designed to capitalize on the company’s current momentum and position the business for rapid, sustainable growth in 2020 and beyond. —Dimitri Kazarinoff.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

Expansion of manufacturing for existing electric drive power electronics components for both passenger and commercial vehicles. Increasing US capacity to manufacture hybrid systems for the commercial truck market. Louis, MO; Deployment: 11 partner fleets. Demonstrate a fleet of 378 trucks and shuttle buses. Navistar, Inc.

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

These capabilities provide utilities, cities, property and fleet owners with a dual solution to increase access to EV charging and upgrade electrical infrastructure needed to meet transportation electrification goals. —Ryan Kennedy, CEO, Atom Power. —Ryan Kennedy.

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

The IDEA is a multi-purpose, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle aimed at commercial and government fleets. For many fleet operators, the added EV range will allow them to operate almost entirely gasoline-free, Bright said. As part of the $1.4 IDEA performance upgrade. The initial IDEA had an all-electric range of 30 miles.

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AUGUST 23, 2018

Lightning Systems, a developer of electric powertrains for commercial fleets, introduced a new all-electric Low Cab Forward model for commercial and government fleets in the Class 6 segment. The powertrain is available on new Class 6 trucks as well as for repowers of vehicles currently in fleets.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

UQM Technologies (UQM) has secured global commercial customers as early adopters of its new full drivetrain solution, the PowerPhase DT. PowerPhase DT uses UQM’s current PowerPhase HD220/HD250 motor and inverter system, Eaton’s two-speed transmission and Pi Innovo’s transmission control unit, creating a fully electric drivetrain system.

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MARCH 27, 2015

Several commercially viable technologies developed in conjunction with the SuperTruck program have been introduced in DTNA production vehicles, including 6x2 optimization and the aerodynamic components found on the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution and the integrated Detroit Powertrain. Fleet: Schneider, Walmart.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 23, 2009

President Barack Obama previewed a pioneering plug-in hybrid truck project this week developed by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in collaboration with the Eaton Corporation and Ricardo plc. The project was unveiled to the U.S This project exemplifies Ricardo’s ongoing commitment to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions”.

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MAY 31, 2022

What if we could use new technology to deliver a real-time energy management system for small commercial and residential at a really attractive price point? We didn’t feel like there was a good system for small commercial and residential, one that made sense for every homeowner in America when you looked at the return on investment.

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DECEMBER 24, 2010

Eaton Corporation announced that customers of its hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 100 million miles of service, reducing fuel consumption by 4 million gallons of diesel fuel and harmful emissions by 40,000 metric tons.

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AUGUST 10, 2011

Light-weighting materials : Five projects awarded to accelerate commercial availability of lighter weight vehicles using advanced materials that dramatically reduce vehicle weight while maintaining the highest safety standards. Fleet efficiency. Eaton Corporation. Light-weighting materials. Grantee Description.

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JULY 28, 2010

Eaton’s quick charger. Eaton Corporation displayed its electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and Eaton-branded Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle (iMiEV) car. Eaton is introducing a full family of products for each of the three product market segments: Level 1 (120Vac), Level 2 (240Vac) and DC Quick Charge (480V).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2014

New Flyer’s Xcelsior Electric is a 40'' battery electric bus powered by a 100-300 kWh battery pack (scaled to customer need) that can be charged at stops via an Eaton pantograph-based system. The project aims to improve durability and lower costs.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 29, 2024

This included a newly-formed industry group called the Heavy Duty Leadership Group , which called for rapid approval of a strong EPA rule, and each of its four participants – Ford, Cummins, BorgWarner and Eaton made statements praising the final rule that EPA adopted today.

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APRIL 16, 2009

Review of Forestry Carbon Standards 2008 Ford Partners to Commercialize Electric Vehicles A New "Green" Deal.Direction for the economic re. Clean Fleet Article It would be a financial win-win for all. Early Days in the Obama Administration An Address I'd Like to Hear Global Warming Solutions Included in Transportatio.

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