Eaton announces four-speed electric vehicle transmission
Eaton has announced a new four-speed transmission for commercial electric vehicles to meet growing demand in bus and delivery segments in Europe and other markets. According to Eaton, the four-speed transmission solves the primary issue related to single-speed (direct-drive) drives: contradictory requirements for high efficiency at top speeds and increased torque at launch and low
Eaton announces hybrid regenerative accessory drive
Eaton has announced it is developing a 48-volt mild hybrid electrically regenerative accessory drive. The system, which includes an inverter and a power takeoff assembly (PTO) with an electric motor and integrated AC compressor, features a 48-volt motor that charges the vehicle’s batteries, can run the air conditioner (AC), and replace the alternator in linehaul commercial
Eaton establishes eMobility business to work on electrification
Eaton has created a new eMobility business aimed at addressing increasing demand for high-voltage electrified vehicle technologies, the company announced. According to Eaton, the eMobility business will focus on intelligent power electronics, power systems, and advanced power distribution and circuit protection. eMobility was formed by combining products, expertise and manufacturing capabilities from Eaton’s electrical and
Eaton adds new part numbers to its Rebuilder Bulk Packs
Eaton Vehicle Group has added 27 new part numbers to its aftermarket lineup of Eaton Fuller Rebuilder Bulk Packs for transmission components. The Rebuilder Bulk Packs improve rebuilder efficiency and competitiveness by eliminating individual component packaging on popular transmission parts, according to Eaton. The newest additions, the result of customer feedback, consist of gears, shafts
Cummins Integrated Power now available with International LT, LoneStar
International Trucks has begun offering the Cummins Integrated Power portfolio—the X15 engine paired with the Endurant transmission—in both the International LoneStar and LT Series trucks. Endurant was designed as part of a joint venture between Eaton and Cummins, and is specifically designed to work with the Cummins X15 engine. The 12-speed Endurant transmission is built
Eaton names new Authorized Rebuilder
Eaton has named Truck Gears Inc. of Los Alamitos, Calif. as an Eaton Authorized Rebuilder. Truck Gears, Inc. has been in business for 39 years, currently employs 35 people and recently opened a second Southern California location in South Gate. “Truck Gears Inc. has a very well established reputation as a local provider of exceptional
Eaton expands its North American Authorized Rebuilder Program
Eaton announced that it has expanded its North American Authorized Rebuilder Program with the addition of Chalk’s Truck Parts of Houston. Chalk’s, which becomes the fifth Eaton Authorized Rebuilder in North America, opened for business in 1957 and currently employs 60 people. The company’s 3.5-acre site includes a 90,000-sq.-ft. facility for parts, service and office
Eaton enhances its ServiceRanger 4 diagnostic and service software
Eaton announced that it has enhanced the ServiceRanger 4 diagnostic and service tool to provide commercial service providers with a suite of solutions, which the company says will allow them to more quickly diagnose and repair problems on Eaton’s automated transmissions. In addition to the product enhancements, Eaton is simplifying the ServiceRanger 4 product offering
Eaton partners with Geotab to strengthen uptime support with IntelliConnect
Eaton announced that it has added a host of features to its IntelliConnect suite of connected solutions to help fleet customers reduce truck-down situations and better prepare for preventative maintenance. IntelliConnect gives fleets advanced notice that a vehicle may be having an issue, and the new features are now available on the Geotab Marketplace as
NACV day one: News from the show floor
Check out the news roundup from day one at NACV, and then bookmark this link for daily updates: https://www.fleetequipmentmag.com/tag/nacv-2017/ 1. NACFE ‘Run on Less’ achieves 10 MPG average, conquers real-world challenges Run on Less, a cross-country road show to showcase fuel efficient truck technology and equipment, announced an average of more than 10 MPG in real
Eaton and Cummins add new downsped overdrive model powertrain option
The Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies joint venture has added a new downsped overdrive model to its SmartAdvantage powertrain line, which combines Cummins’ X15 engine with Eaton’s Fuller Advantage automated manual transmission. The 1,550/1,850 lb.-ft. torque rating is compatible with rear axle ratings down to 2.47:1, enabling engine cruise speeds as low as 1,075 RPMs—lower
Optimizing onboard data-driven systems to mitigate downtime
Onboard intelligence gives fleet managers all the details needed to manage maintenance effectively when vehicles are on the road or in the shop. Everything you need to know, and then some, is available as a reference for service and troubleshooting. Predictive maintenance practices Minneapolis-based Koch Trucking is an over-the-road carrier with 900 power units, mostly
