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Eaton developing suite of 48V technologies to help commercial vehicle manufacturers meet new global emission regulations

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Power management company Eaton’s Vehicle Group has developed a series of 48-volt technologies to assist its global on- and off-highway commercial vehicle customers transitioning from traditional 12- and 24-volt vehicle systems to systems that include 48-volt architecture. Eaton supercaps. —Ben Karrer.

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Eaton launches new line of medium-duty 7-speed dual-clutch transmissions; up to 8-10% better fuel economy

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Eaton has introduced Procision, a new line of medium-duty dual-clutch transmissions, that delivers 8 to 10 percent better fuel economy than a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque converter automatic. These features can be disabled for even greater fuel economy if desired.

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Eaton and Cummins introduce powertrain package for North American heavy-duty trucks offering 3-6% better fuel economy

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Eaton and Cummins Inc. unveiled a new powertrain package for the North American heavy-duty truck market that is expected to deliver 3-6% fuel economy improvements, lower preventative maintenance costs, and total lifecycle cost improvements. liter diesel with variable geometry turbocharger and direct injection XPI fuel system.

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Eaton optimized TVS scavenging pump managing precision airflow for CARB-sponsored, Achates opposed-piston engine

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Eaton will supply a TVS (Twin Vortices Series) air pump to manage airflow in the demonstration of the Achates Power two-stroke opposed-piston engine (OP Engine) at the upcoming Internal Combustion Engine Fall Technical Conference in San Diego. Eaton TVS EGR pump. Earlier post.).

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Eaton launches SmartAdvantage Package with Volvo Trucks for VNL Series; 3-6% fuel economy improvement

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Eaton announced that Volvo Trucks will offer the Eaton SmartAdvantage Powertrain in all VNL Series models in order to maximize fuel efficiency in linehaul and regional haul applications. Standard eight- and six-bolt Power Take-Off (PTO) openings. Oil level sight glass for reduced preventative maintenance downtime.

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Eaton and Cummins Westport launch first automated transmission/natural gas engine package for N.A. Market; expanding SmartAdvantage diesel packages

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Eaton and Cummins Westport, a joint-venture company of Cummins Inc. Eaton and Cummins Westport, a joint-venture company of Cummins Inc. The powertrain will combine an Eaton UltraShift PLUS automated transmission with the Cummins Westport ISX12 G engine. ISXG12 G paired with UltraShift PLUS. Click to enlarge. Natural gas package.

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Eaton launches the Fuller Advantage Series of 10-speed heavy-duty transmissions for fuel economy improvements, cost savings

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Eaton has launched the Fuller Advantage Series of heavy-duty transmissions that feature reduced weight and increased efficiency resulting in fuel economy improvements, an improved shift feel, as well as features contributing to lower preventative maintenance costs. fuel economy improvement versus comparable transmissions.