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JULY 20, 2012

Eaton Corporation will develop an affordable home refueling station for natural gas vehicles, utilizing existing natural gas sources in the home and innovative compressor technology. Eaton expects that its prototype will be available before the end of 2015 with a target production price of $500. Earlier post.). earlier post.)

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Eaton Affordable Gas Milwaukee 322

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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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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

will test two hybrid systems—one developed by ArvinMeritor and one developed by Eaton and Peterbilt—in Class 8 trucks. Peterbilt/Eaton Hybrid Assist. The Peterbilt/Eaton hybrid provides electric power to assist the engine and also serves as the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), delivering a significant reduction in engine idling.

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Peterbilt Eaton Hybrid Fuel 150

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MARCH 27, 2015

DTNA’s SuperTruck was unveiled at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show. DTNA unveiled its SuperTruck at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in the Freightliner Trucks booth. Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. Earlier post.)

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2009 Engine Detroit Oregon 150

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MAY 17, 2015

The T6 supercharger, supplied by Eaton, has an integrated clutch, and two rotors with four lobes with 160˚ twist. Earlier post.) There are discrete boosting packages for each of the VEA engine; the T6/T8 uses the combination of the supercharge and turbocharger, for example, while the T5, T4 and T3 use turbos alone.

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150