Eaton to develop 48-volt technologies to better meet emissions regulations
Eaton announced that it has developed a series of 48-volt technologies to assist customers who may want to transition from traditional 12- and 24-volt vehicle systems to systems that include 48-volt architecture. These 48-volt systems can power new, advanced energy-consuming components and can help reduce emissions and improve fuel economy and performance, Eaton says. Most
Eaton’s Vehicle Group offers new diaphragm spring clutches
Eaton’s Vehicle Group has added to its 430-millimeter diaphragm spring clutch portfolio for heavy-duty trucks. Eaton says the new clutches offer solutions for current and future powertrain technology advancements, including downsized and downsped engines. To help meet global emissions and fuel economy regulations, many manufacturers are producing downsized and downsped engines. Those newer engines produce
Eaton to supply DC-DC converters for new battery electric truck
Eaton‘s eMobility business has been awarded a contract to supply a 24-to-12-volt DC-DC converter for use in a commercial heavy-duty battery electric vehicle (BEV) that will power accessories, such as antilock brakes and lighting. The BEV, which was not named by Eaton, will be sold in the North American and Chinese markets beginning later this
Eaton power distribution technology chosen for new electric vehicle platform
Eaton announced that its eMobility business has secured a contract to supply power distribution units (PDUs) and Bussmann series fuses to a global vehicle manufacturer for use in a new battery electric light-duty commercial vehicle. Eaton says the PDUs are scalable in design in order to be applied to a range of future vehicles within
Eaton, Tenneco partner on integrated exhaust thermal management system
Eaton and Tenneco have entered 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. Across the globe, emission standards are tightening for vehicle manufacturers. In Europe, the next
Eaton launches ServiceRanger 4 Pro Plus diagnostics, service tool
Eaton‘s vehicle group has expanded the capabilities of its ServiceRanger 4 software, the computer diagnostics and service tool designed to support all Eaton automated manual transmissions, hybrid powertrain systems, Advantage Automated Series clutches and Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies. The ServiceRanger 4 Pro Plus (SR4 Pro Plus) version adds a new “App Center” that allows
Eaton Cummins Endurant HD transmission now available
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has announced its Endurant HD 12-speed 1,850 lb.-ft.-capable automated transmission. The transmission is now available at all major North American truck manufacturers, including International, Freightliner, Volvo, Peterbilt and Kenworth. The company says the Endurant HD offers an industry-exclusive transmission fluid pressure sensor, the longest maintenance interval and the best overall
Eaton launches new metal 3D printing program
Eaton‘s vehicle group is implementing a new 3D metal printing program as a part of its “Industry 4.0” strategy to reduce development time and improve efficiency. The first metal printer system was installed at the Kings Mountain, N.C., facility, and a global deployment of 3D polymer printing technology is slated to be completed by first-quarter
Eaton introduces new PTO wet kits
Eaton has introduced new “wet kit” packages for end-dump applications supporting the Bezares line of Power Takeoff (PTO) units that fit certain Eaton Fuller and Eaton Cummins Endurant transmissions. Bezares SA is a manufacturer of PTOs, hydraulic pumps, fittings, tanks, valves and other related mobile power hydraulic components. The wet kits include all the components
Eaton technologies contributing to ZET Coalition clean air initiative
Eaton has shared that it is a key contributor and supporter of the National Zero-Emission Truck (ZET) Coalition’s newly-issued priority federal recommendations. The ZET Coalition is calling for the establishment of a national point-of-sale incentive program to drive the production of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), including clean trucks and buses, in the U.S.
