Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

The projects will focus on new innovations that achieve breakthrough thermal efficiencies while meeting federal emission standards for passenger vehicles—cars and light trucks, as well as commercial vehicles, including long-haul tractor trailers. Eaton Corporation, $2.5 MAHLE Powertrain LLC, $2.5 million.

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Engine Eaton Fuel Economy General Motors 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will enable diesel-like efficiency and increased maximum power output in a gasoline engine by using a secondary fuel to suppress engine knock under high load. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy. Eaton Corporation.

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2009

The hybrid conversions took place in Charlotte, North Carolina over the last six months and were developed with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Eaton Corporation. The aim of the conversion programme is not only to reduce pollution but also to extend the life of the vehicles, helping to eliminate waste production.

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Fleet Hybrid San Diego Eaton 36

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2014

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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Plug-in Li-ion Plug Vehicles 299