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Eaton introduces overhead power distribution solution for rapid deployment and reconfiguration of fleet charging infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Intelligent power management company Eaton has introduced a new approach simplifying electric vehicle (EV) fleet charging by eliminating costly cable runs and major modifications to existing parking and conveyor structures. Access to convenient, reliable and affordable EV charging infrastructure is essential.

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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 C and boast 97% design efficiency.

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DOE awards Eaton $4.9M to develop low-cost fast-charging solution; solid-state transformer, modular chargers

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded power management company Eaton $4.9 million for a program to reduce the cost and complexity of deploying direct-current (DC) fast electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI). Yet, current charging technology can be prohibitively expensive to deploy on a large scale.

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Eaton shows a couple of innovative scalable EV charging solutions at CES – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Electronics giant Eaton has broken some new ground in the EV charger segment, and the company is showing two innovative new charging systems at CES. Eaton’s Sai Murahari, EVCI Product Manager, showed Charged its EV Smart Breaker line of chargers, which combine an EV charger with a smart circuit breaker.

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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 eMobility introduces high-voltage Bussmann EVK Series fuses, optimized for high-powered electrified vehicles

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Eaton’s Bussmann series full line of fuses require up to 33% less space than traditional fuse solutions, offer weight reduction, and provide short-circuit protection for conductors. Our global production and research footprint allows Eaton to provide optimum solutions to global and local customers.

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Eaton breaks ground on new EV fuse manufacturing facility in the Dominican Republic – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Power management company Eaton is opening a new assembly plant in Santiago de los Caballeros, the company’s fifth manufacturing site in the Dominican Republic, to meet growing customer demand for its fuses.