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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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Eaton’s Vehicle Group partnering with Ballard and NREL to develop heavy-duty truck fuel cell technology

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Power management company Eaton’ Vehicle Group has partnered with Ballard Fuel Cell Systems and the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to develop heavy-duty truck fuel cell technology. —Karl Sievertsen, vice president and chief technology officer, Eaton’s Vehicle Group. —Karl Sievertsen.

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Eaton and Tenneco partner to produce new, integrated exhaust thermal management system to meet coming lower NOx standards

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Power management company Eaton and Tenneco announced a joint development agreement between Eaton’s Vehicle Group and Tenneco’s Clean Air business group to produce an integrated exhaust thermal management system that will enable commercial truck and light vehicle manufacturers to meet upcoming emissions regulations.

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Eaton to supply DC-DC converters for new heavy-duty battery-electric truck

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Eaton’s DC-DC converter also includes noise reduction and interference rejection so there is no interference between the unit and vehicle electronics. The converter is rugged and robust, providing a seal against environmental factors, such as salt spray and water, and has high vibration resiliency.

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Octillion to supply high-density batteries to FNM for 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev

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Octillion’s modular, high-energy density batteries are cooled by chilled water. The Danfoss Editron drivetrain systems feature a 250-kW motor with an Eaton multi-speed transmission. It features Octillion’s 650-volt battery and and Danfoss Editron’s drivetrains. The new truck will be able to travel up to 700 kilometers between charges.

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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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Green Energy Oilfield Services building fleet with 60 Peterbilt LNG trucks

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Green Energy Oilfield Services will operate 50 trucks as vacuum trucks, used to remove and dispose of formation water, and 10 as winch trucks, used to transport frac tanks. The trucks are expected to enter operation in April. Clean Energy will provide the LNG fuel for the vehicles.

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