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Eaton to develop affordable home refueling station for natural gas vehicles; liquid piston technology

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Eaton Corporation will develop an affordable home refueling station for natural gas vehicles, utilizing existing natural gas sources in the home and innovative compressor technology. Eaton expects that its prototype will be available before the end of 2015 with a target production price of $500. The effort is funded in part by a $3.4-million

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Eaton introduces 3-in-1 battery pack vent valve

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The vent’s battery case leak-check feature eliminates the need to install the vent valve as the final step of the battery assembly process, which is the standard in today’s EV architectures. Eaton’s 3-in-1 battery vent valve is precisely and flexibly designed to meet specific opening pressures and optimize venting.

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Eaton enhances commercial vehicle hybrid electric system to improve fuel efficiency, performance and system payback

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Eaton hybrid electric power systems employ parallel-type diesel-electric hybrid architecture that incorporates a 44 kW peak / 26 kW continuous electric motor/generator between the output of an automated clutch and input of the transmission. In 2010, Eaton selected Compact Power Inc. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Eaton offering specialized high-power lock box power connectors for vehicles

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The HPLB connectors were designed and developed by Royal Power Solutions, a leading manufacturer of high-precision electrical connectivity components that Eaton acquired in 2022. Eaton recommends use of sealed connection systems to meet reliability and durability requirements.

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Eaton, Takaoka Electric Manufacturing Company Collaborate on Electric Vehicle Charging

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Eaton Corporation will collaborate with Takaoka Electric Manufacturing Company, Ltd. The collaboration will enable Eaton to provide a complete line of charging stations across residential, commercial and industrial applications in North America. Tokyo-based Takaoka Electric is a leader in the installation and operation of EV chargers.

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A123 to Power Plug-in Hybrid Trouble Truck for Eaton Corporation

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Eaton Corporation has selected A123 Systems to supply battery systems for production of a hybrid power system to be installed on a Ford F550-based Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). A123 Systems has been developing the battery system for much of 2010 with Eaton. Earlier post.).

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Nissan and Eaton broaden xStorage Home energy storage portfolio; 10-year xStorage Buildings deal with Amsterdam ArenA

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Nissan and power management leader Eaton are broadening their portfolio of xStorage Home residential energy storage solutions—which can use second-life EV batteries—by introducing a range of six product configurations, giving consumers greater choice to meet their energy needs. kW rising to €3,900 (US$4,151) for 6 kW.

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