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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 C and boast 97% design efficiency.

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BAE Systems and Eaton collaborate on electric drive solutions for medium-duty trucks

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BAE Systems is collaborating with Eaton, to develop electric vehicle (EV) technology solutions. Eaton brings extensive transmission expertise and a proven track record in drivetrain durability.

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DOE awards Eaton $4.9M to develop low-cost fast-charging solution; solid-state transformer, modular chargers

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded power management company Eaton $4.9 Eaton and its project partners aim to accelerate fleet electrification by providing a compact, cost-efficient and fully integrated solution that is factory optimized for local grid interconnection and immediate use.

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Eaton leverages cylinder deactivation and exhaust thermal management technologies to reduce commercial vehicle emissions

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Eaton partnered with the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) to demonstrate the feasibility of its Vehicle Group’s technology. Eaton has demonstrated its cylinder deactivation technology is effective for meeting future global emissions requirements for diesel-engine powered commercial vehicles. Rapid catalyst warm-up essential.

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Eaton introduces set of products to reduce vapor emissions during refueling; LEV III regulations

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Power management company Eaton has introduced a complete suite of solutions from its Vehicle Group to reduce vapor emissions produced during the refueling of gasoline-powered vehicles. Fuel tank with Eaton components. A Fuel Tank Isolation Valve is offered for use in hybrid electric vehicles.

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

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Scott Adams, senior vice president, eMobility, who spoke at AutoMobili-D, part of the 2019 North American International Auto Show, said that Eaton’s inverters can be tailored to a wide range of customer requirements and applications. —Scott Adams.

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