Eaton to supply OEM with new 48-volt aftertreatment heater controller for emissions regulations
Eaton announced it has reached an agreement to supply its new 48-volt programmable aftertreatment heater controller for electrically heated catalysts to a global commercial vehicle manufacturer. Eaton did not name the OEM, but notes that rapidly warming up the diesel exhaust aftertreatment catalyst, and keeping it warm during low engine load operation, is essential for optimal performance
Eaton, Traxen sign agreement for A.I.-powered iQ-Cruise system
iQ-Cruise integrates both functions in a single device and applies artificial intelligence (A.I.), to provide automatic, more natural speed control.
Eaton’s stamped battery terminals deliver energy cycling performance, weight savings for EV, ICE vehicles
Eaton offers stamped battery and eyelet terminals for both electrified vehicles (EV) and internal combustion engine vehicles.
Eaton launches software to manage networked EV charging stations
Within the online operator portal, site hosts can view and manage location and station information, driver access, payment processing and more.
Eaton eMobility introduces battery disconnect unit with circuit protection technology
Power management company Eaton announced its eMobility business has introduced a battery disconnect unit (BDU) that can be combined with upgraded Breaktor circuit protection technology to provide circuit protection in electrified vehicles (EVs) while reducing overall complexity and cost, the company noted. When paired with the Breaktor circuit protection technology, which combines current switching and resettable bidirectional short-circuit protection
Eaton develops 48-volt aftertreatment heater controller
Eaton has recently announced its eMobility business has introduced a 48-volt programmable power electronics control unit for electrically heated catalysts that can be used by commercial vehicle manufacturers to meet tightening global emissions regulations, the manufacturer noted. Rapidly warming up the exhaust aftertreatment catalyst, and keeping it warm during low engine load operation, is essential for optimal
Eaton introduces DC-DC converters for 48-volt commercial vehicle architecture
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. Eaton’s DC-DC converters are operational in ambient temperatures up to 85 degrees Celsius and boast 97% design efficiency, according to the manufacturer. Eaton’s DC-DC converter takes power from a 48-volt system and
Eaton’s Vehicle Group introduces ePowertrain business unit
Power management company Eaton announced its Vehicle Group has formed a new ePowertrain business unit, which will focus on products from Eaton’s electrified vehicle (EV) transmission, reduction gearing and differential portfolios. Combining the product lines into a new ePowertrain business unit creates synergy among Eaton’s powertrain and EV experts and allows the Vehicle Group to offer its global customers
Eaton introduces low-voltage power components
Power management company Eaton announced its Vehicle Group now offers an array of low-voltage electrical components that fulfill growing power and control requirements, including conversion, protection and distribution for commercial vehicles and off-highway applications. The technologies are designed for multiple segments, including commercial vehicles as well as military, construction and agriculture applications. Eaton’s lightweight, low-voltage technologies are
Eaton acquires Royal Power Solutions
Power management company Eaton announced it has completed the acquisition of Royal Power Solutions, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-precision electrical connectivity components used in electric vehicle, energy management, industrial and mobility markets. Under the terms of the agreement, Eaton paid $600 million for Royal Power Solutions, which represents approximately 13.6 times the company’s estimated 2022
Eaton to develop EV charging infrastructure
Eaton announced a $4.9 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to reduce the cost and complexity of deploying direct-current (DC) fast electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI). Under the three-year program, Eaton will develop and demonstrate a novel, compact and turnkey solution for DC fast-charging infrastructure that is anticipated to reduce costs by
Eaton highlights diesel engine technology to curb emissions
Eaton’s vehicle group has demonstrated cylinder deactivation (CDA) as an effective technology for meeting future global emissions requirements for diesel-engine powered commercial vehicles, the company says. In a press release, Eaton explained that, to date, the technology has been evaluated with a close-coupled selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment system with and without a 48-volt electric
