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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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Octillion to supply high-density batteries to FNM for 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev

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It features Octillion’s 650-volt battery and and Danfoss Editron’s drivetrains. The Wallbox is connected to 380-volt charger inside Ambev’s distribution centers, which are located all over Brazil and already operate with solar power. Future plans include electric buses, vans and tractors. The FNM 833 is being deployed by Ambev.

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Major global automaker selects Eaton to supply battery disconnect units for multiple electric vehicle models

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Eaton’s eMobility business has received a contract to supply its battery disconnect unit (BDU) in both 400- and 800-volt configurations to a global vehicle manufacturer for use in electrified passenger vehicles. This power connections technology was designed by Royal Power Solutions, which Eaton acquired in 2022.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Sprout at Plug-in 2010

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Eaton’s quick charger. Eaton Corporation displayed its electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and Eaton-branded Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle (iMiEV) car. Eaton is introducing a full family of products for each of the three product market segments: Level 1 (120Vac), Level 2 (240Vac) and DC Quick Charge (480V).

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Cummins to launch new X10 engine in N America in 2026; next in the fuel-agnostic series

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The X10 architecture uses a belt-driven, high output 48-volt alternator and aftertreatment heater solution optimized for increasingly stringent emission standards, and will be scalable to other advanced combustion technologies. The new X10 diesel will emit 75% less NO x emissions than required at launch in 2026.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Production of lithium-ion polymer battery cells for the GM Volt using a manganese-based cathode material and a proprietary separator. Production of high-volume battery packs for the GM Volt. Production of manganese oxide cathode / graphite lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. Compact Power, Inc. (on EnerDel, Inc.

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Volkswagen Group talks EV charging standards, electrification strategy

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One of approximately twenty VW Golf blue e-motion prototypes under test in the United States, with Eaton’s 50kW DC Quick Charger, at Volkswagen’s Electronics Research Laboratory, near San Francisco. ERL teams also test and validate navigation and connectivity systems. Click to enlarge.

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