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Eaton to supply ELocker differential system for new PHEV SUV | Autocar Professional

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Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced that it has been selected by a leading manufacturer of electrified vehicles to supply its innovative ELocker differential system for use on a new plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) SUV.

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Eaton introducing new power-dense inverter technology to help reduce weight, extend range of EVs

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Leveraging Eaton’s expertise managing high-voltage power, eMobility developed the vehicle inverters with a power density of 35 kw/L and 98% operating efficiency. Eaton’s inverters can be used in all types of electric vehicles, as well as other alternative fuel vehicles, such hydrogen fuel cell cars. —Scott Adams.

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Eaton hybrid systems log 100M miles in service, reduce fuel consumption by 4M gallons

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Eaton Corporation announced that customers of its hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 100 million miles of service, reducing fuel consumption by 4 million gallons of diesel fuel and harmful emissions by 40,000 metric tons.

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New Alliance Including Eaton, IBM, AECOM, and Beiqi Foton to Advance EVs in China

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Eaton Corporation announced the formation of an alliance to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicles in cities across China. NESTIA, the New Energy Sustainable Transportation International Alliance, includes Eaton, AECOM, IBM, vehicle manufacturer Beiqi Foton Motor Co., —Joe-Tao Zhou, president of Eaton in China.

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Eaton and Western Michigan University Partner on Commercial and Military Hybrid Vehicles Research

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Eaton Corp. A memorandum of understanding, finalized in late December, calls for Eaton to invest $350,000 for lab startup, and then about $300,000 annually to maintain the facility at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences on WMU’s Parkview Campus. Eaton is a charter member of the CAViDS consortium, along with Dana Corp.;

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Eaton Launches Hydraulic Hybrid Retrofit Program for Refuse Trucks

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Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation will begin offering retrofit versions of its Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) hybrid power system ( earlier post ) for refuse trucks later this year. Eaton is currently seeking partners for the program. The fluid compresses nitrogen gas in the accumulator and pressurizes the system.

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Eaton Selects Compact Power / LG Chem to Supply Battery Technology for Hybrid Power Systems; Battery Cells to be Manufactured in Holland, Mich.

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Eaton Corporation has selected Compact Power Inc. CPI), a wholly-owned US subsidiary of LG Chem, to provide batteries for certain future Eaton hybrid electric drive systems. This technology is a key part of Eaton’s strategy to meet the future demand of our customers worldwide. near Kalamazoo.

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