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Eaton introduces InfiniTrac electronic limited slip differential

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Power management company Eaton has introduced InfiniTrac , an electronically controlled, hydraulically actuated, variable-bias limited-slip differential that delivers optimized vehicle performance at any speed and traction condition. InfiniTrac provides a wide range of functionality for passenger vehicles.

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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 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. The result is less preventative maintenance is required while engine fans cycle less, further reducing horsepower demand.

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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. The ISX15 is an in-line, 6-cylinder, 14.9-liter

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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. Standard eight- and six-bolt Power Take-Off (PTO) openings.

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DOE awarding $4.4M to advance hydropower manufacturing for “low-head” sites

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Eaton Corporation will develop a turbine and generator system that uses lightweight advanced materials and advanced manufacturing techniques such as laser-assisted welding, surface treatments, and processing. The Eaton Corporation will design, fabricate, and test its turbine at 1/10 th scale.

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NREL study finds 2nd-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans show significant gains in fuel economy over conventional vans

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The NREL team collected and analyzed in-service fuel economy, maintenance, and other vehicle performance data on 11 hybrid (P100H) and 11 conventional diesel (P100D) step vans operated by the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Minneapolis. This wide range in fuel economy is largely dependent on drive cycle. Source: NREL. Click to enlarge.