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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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MAY 19, 2023

The HPLB connectors, a component of eMobility’s Power Connections portfolio, offer a space-saving profile, superior performance, cost savings and reduced manufacturing complexity. Eaton recommends use of sealed connection systems to meet reliability and durability requirements.

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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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MAY 3, 2011

Eaton Corporation has signed a long-term agreement to design and supply Argentine bus manufacturer Tecnología Avanzada en Transporte S. The alliance will produce six preproduction units initially, followed by a production plan to manufacture 20 additional units in 2011.

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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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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

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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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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Green Car Congress

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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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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Green Car Congress

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

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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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Power management company Eaton’s Vehicle Group is developing gearing solutions for electrified vehicles (EVs). The new technology complements Eaton’s eMobility power electronics portfolio in the electrified vehicle powertrain market. We are partnering with OEM customers to leverage our expertise in simulation, design and manufacturing?

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Green Car Congress

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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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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NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Toyota uses Leviton Manufacturing as its Level 2 EVSE supplier. Eaton: EV Charging Station (residential). Eaton: Pow-R-Station (commercial). Level 2” refers to a 240V AC electric vehicle charging station, or EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment). Blink/Ecotality: Level 2 Charge Station. Clipper Creek: CS Series.

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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. —Pratik Trivedi, general manager, Eaton’s eMobility business.

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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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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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FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Combining the product lines into a new ePowertrain business unit creates synergy among Eaton’s powertrain and EV experts and allows the Vehicle Group to offer its global customers solutions for commercial and light-duty EVs. —Anthony Cronin, product director, EV Gearing and Differentials, Eaton’s Vehicle Group.

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MARCH 29, 2021

Power management company Eaton and Tenneco announced a joint development agreement between Eaton’s Vehicle Group and Tenneco’s Clean Air business group to produce an integrated exhaust thermal management system that will enable commercial truck and light vehicle manufacturers to meet upcoming emissions regulations.

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Eaton Exhaust Standards Emissions 186

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MAY 6, 2022

and electric gearshift actuation that enables manufacturers to use smaller, more efficient motors. Eaton’s 4-speed medium-duty electrified vehicle (EV) transmission has fine-pitch helical gears that ensure smooth, low-noise operation and a shifting strategy designed to extend range and battery life.

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Extended Range Eaton North America Electric 370

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

IONETIC , a UK start-up specializing in electric vehicle (EV) battery pack technology, launched its EV battery pack design platform, which the company says can cut the development cost and time for automotive manufacturers bringing a new electric vehicle to market. There are many stages needed to get a battery pack into production.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Battery maker Octillion Power Systems will supply advanced lithium-ion batteries to Brazilian manufacturer FNM (Fábrica Nacional de Mobilidades) for the production of 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev. FNM opened its EV factory inside Agrale’s manufacturing facility in Caxias do Sul city in southeast Brazil.

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MARCH 13, 2021

The L9 can be paired with Allison’s 3000 or 3500 Series transmission or an Eaton manual. Hino Trucks, a Toyota Group Company, manufactures, sells, and services a lineup of Class 4-8 commercial trucks in the United States.

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MARCH 27, 2014

Both trucks rely on a combination of the PACCAR MX-13 engine with an Eaton Fuller Advantage Automated Transmission. PACCAR MX-13 Engine and Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmission. PACCAR was the first engine manufacturer to utilize CGI in both the block and cylinder head of a heavy-duty diesel engine.

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AUGUST 5, 2009

These projects, selected through a highly competitive process by the Department of Energy (DOE), are intended to accelerate the development of US manufacturing capacity for batteries and electric drive components as well as the deployment of electric drive vehicles. East Penn Manufacturing Co. Industry officials expect that this $2.4

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MAY 20, 2024

The new solutions increase comprehensive electric vehicle system offerings to support medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles BAE Systems, a leader in electric propulsion, and Eaton, a global power management company, are expanding their collaboration to include electric vehicle (EV) solutions for heavy-duty trucks.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

The announcement accentuates the A123/SAIC joint venture—the first to be established between a non-Chinese battery manufacturer and a leading Chinese automaker, according to A123 Systems—and its focus on developing, manufacturing and selling complete vehicle traction battery systems in China.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Hong-Kong-based Sinotruk has made an initial purchase of UQM PowerPhase DT (drivetrain) systems ( earlier post ) for implementation and evaluation in their commercial vehicles. This is the first step towards the long term strategy of utilizing UQM electric drive products across Sinotruk’s portfolio of commercial vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

The BIC will leverage Indiana’s public and private sector assets in advanced battery technologies to create a center of excellence that will meet the research and development, rapid prototyping and contract manufacturing needs of industry, academic and military customers. After receiving $15.6 After receiving $15.6

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

billion in annual energy savings, reducing up to 27 million tons of carbon emissions each year, and creating high-quality manufacturing jobs. Eaton Corporation will develop and test an integrated 15 kilovolt (kV) SiC variable-speed drive and high-speed megawatt motor for gas compression applications.

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MARCH 8, 2018

announced its first purchase order from Ashok Leyland, a major India commercial vehicle manufacturer. Ashok Leyland manufactures commercial vehicles of all classes and is the second largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in India. UQM Technologies, Inc.

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JUNE 11, 2013

Among the suppliers who participated in the testing were ABB, Aker Wade, Eaton and IES. —Britta Gross, Director, Advanced Vehicle Commercialization Policy at General Motors.

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MAY 31, 2023

Established in 1999 through the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) and Marconi Electronic Systems (MES), BAE Systems has grown to become one of the world’s leading defense contractors, providing innovative solutions to governments and commercial clients across the globe. The […]

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MAY 19, 2010

The EVI MD and EVI WI can be configured to match many commercial needs, with gross vehicle weight ratings of a Class 4 (14,001 lbs) up to a Class 6 (26,000 lbs). The company manufactures vehicles ranging from two-person light-duty vehicles to medium-duty Class 6 trucks. U-Charge XP lithium iron magnesium phosphate batteries.

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