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Eaton introduces DC-DC converters for 48V commercial vehicle architectures

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Power management company Eaton introduced a family of 48-volt DC-DC converters for diesel-powered commercial vehicles that can be used to power accessories such as antilock brakes and lighting. Unlike competitive offerings, Eaton’s DC-DC converters are operational in ambient temperatures up to 85 ?C

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Eaton to supply EV charging stations to federal EV Pilot Program

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Eaton Corporation announced a collaborative agreement to supply federal departments and agencies with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and related installation and services equipment, through a US General Services Administration (GSA) contract awarded to Autoflex, Inc.

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Eaton Advances Integrated Solar-Assisted Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Collaboration with Tennessee Valley Authority and EPRI

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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. Simple block diagram of the SMART system. Source: EPRI. kW capacity).

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Greenlots’ SKY to manage BC Hydro’s EV fast charger network

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BC Hydro (BCH) has selected Greenlots’ SKY network management solution to manage a provincial network of DC Fast Chargers (DCFC), announced in January 2013. The initial rollout in British Columbia includes 13 DCFC supplied by electrical power equipment manufacturers ABB and Eaton.

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Air Force tests all plug-in vehicle fleet in California; part of large DoD V2G project

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Unique charging stations have been installed on LA AFB to support the vehicles’ V2G capability. They also enhance the power grid’s reliability and security by balancing demand against supply without having to use reserves or standby generators. V2G charging station. Coritech DC (V2G using SAE Combo). Eaton AC (non-V2G).

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Sprout at Plug-in 2010

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Earlier this year, Nissan Nissan North America (NNA) selected AeroVironment to supply electric vehicle home-charging stations and installation services supporting the introduction of the LEAF. Aerovironment’s home charging dock. The company offers a broad range of Level 1, 2 and 3 charging solutions. Click to enlarge.

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New Flyer to start development of first 60' fuel cell hybrid bus in North America; introduces 40' battery-electric bus

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New Flyer’s Xcelsior Electric is a 40'' battery electric bus powered by a 100-300 kWh battery pack (scaled to customer need) that can be charged at stops via an Eaton pantograph-based system. DC power is converted to AC power and is supplied to each of these major systems separately.