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Eaton leverages cylinder deactivation and exhaust thermal management technologies to reduce commercial vehicle emissions

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Eaton partnered with the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) to demonstrate the feasibility of its Vehicle Group’s technology. Eaton has demonstrated its cylinder deactivation technology is effective for meeting future global emissions requirements for diesel-engine powered commercial vehicles. Rapid catalyst warm-up essential.

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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 forms strategic alliance with KPIT to develop next-generation e-mobility technologies

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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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Eaton launches eMobility business; to invest $500M in new technologies

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Power management company Eaton is addressing increasing demand for high-voltage electrified vehicle technologies with the creation of its new eMobility business. Eaton also has high-voltage, fast-acting fuses in nearly 50% of global electrified cars, and power electronics on a leading European battery-electric vehicle platform.

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UQM Technologies receives initial order from Ashok Leyland for 51 electric drivetrains for transit bus applications; entry into India market

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The purchase order is for 51 UQM PowerPhase eDT systems to be shipped during 2018 for a demonstration program for electric transit buses in India. The electric bus program is utilizing the high efficiency UQM PowerPhase eDT traction drive system, which uses the UQM electric drive paired with an Eaton 2-speed transmission.

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New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits

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Sales of electric vehicles in the US increased by more than 80% in 2018 and two manufacturers have already hit the lifetime cap of 200,000 units (GM and Tesla). The Driving America Forward Act raises the cap and allows purchasers of an additional 400,000 vehicles per manufacturer to be eligible for the tax credit. ITC Holdings Corp.,

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Lightning Systems introduces new Class 6 electric powertrain; first 50 ordered by Zeem for Chevrolet 6500XD

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Orders are being accepted immediately, and delivery of the new product will begin in the fourth quarter of 2018. The new Lightning Electric LEV100 model will offer peak motor power of 295 horsepower with a 2-speed Eaton automatic transmission, providing 1821 lb-ft (2,469 N·m) in first gear and a 65-mph governed top speed.

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