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Eaton contributing to ZET Coalition clean air initiative with lineup of emission-reducing and electric vehicle technologies

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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 contributing several components to DOE SuperTruck II program

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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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Eaton Wins Bid to Develop Next-Generation Automated Transmission for Cummins SuperTruck Program

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has chosen Eaton to participate in its SuperTruck program to develop a next-generation automated transmission that improves fuel efficiency in heavy-duty trucks. Cummins, Inc. Earlier post.)

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US DOE awards $8.4M to 4 projects to improve engine and powertrain efficiency

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General Motors will develop and demonstrate a novel technology that enables the use of high dilution in the combustion chamber significantly improving the fuel economy of vehicles compared to conventional engines. Eaton Corporation, $2.5 MAHLE Powertrain LLC, $2.5 million.

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Peterbilt Launches Model 320 Hydraulic Hybrid, Full Lineup of Natural Gas Powered Vehicles

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The compressed (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) power platforms join Peterbilt’s family of SmartWay®certified on-highway vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles. Components of the Eaton heavy-duty hydraulic launch assist (HLA) system. The Eaton HLA system in the truck. Click to enlarge. Model 320 Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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DOE awards $1.87M to 7 projects to advance high performance computing in manufacturing

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will partner with ANL to increase efficiency and reduce emissions on optimizing heat transfer in diesel engines through simulations of piston and spray geometry in a project titled “Heavy-duty Diesel Engine Combustion Optimization for Reduced Emissions, Reduced Heat Transfer, and Improved Fuel Economy.” Caterpillar Inc.

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DOE to award more than $55M to 31 projects for plug-in and efficient vehicle technologies; Delphi receives $10M to further GDCI

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Eaton Corp. This project will develop a total thermal management solution for electric vehicles using a compact refrigerant loop, a coolant-based thermal energy distribution network and waste heat harvesting from the power electronics. Dual-Fuel Technologies (Area of Interest 9). Eaton Corp. Ford Motor Company.

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