Integrated powertrains maximize fuel efficiency
“Traditionally, there has been an understanding in the industry that excellent drivers develop skill sets to operate equipment in a way that generates good fuel mileage,” says Mario Sanchez, technical sales support director at Cummins. “Even the best drivers are not consistent all the time, however, and as fleets continue to struggle to retain and
Eaton introduces DC to AC inverter
Eaton has added a new DC to AC inverter to its lineup of products for the commercial vehicle industry. The new Eaton Pure Sine Wave Inverter produces either 1,000 or 1,800 watts of AC power output from a standard Class 8 DC vehicle battery and can be used to power phone chargers, computers, heaters, microwaves,
Eaton introduces Procision dual clutch transmission
Power management company Eaton introduced Procision last week to media at the company’s proving grounds in Marshall, Mich. Procision is the first dual clutch transmission for Class 6-7 in North America and delivers 8-10% better fuel economy than a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque converter automatic, according to Eaton. “The medium-duty market is made
Pacific Truck becomes the fifth Eaton authorized rebuilder
Power management company Eaton has expanded its Authorized Rebuilder Program north of the U.S. border to include Pacific Truck in Edmonton, Alberta. With this inclusion, Pacific Truck, a division of Crane Carrier (Canada) Ltd., becomes the fifth rebuilder in the program. The company has 65 employees and an office, warehouse and shop facility of more
Eaton honored by Hino Motors for Synflex air brake tubing
Power management company Eaton was recognized with the 2013 Quality Excellence Award from Hino Motors Canada Ltd. and Hino Motors Manufacturing USA Inc., both part of the Toyota Group of Companies. Eaton earned this recognition thanks to its Synflex air brake tubing products, which are manufactured in North America and used for brake systems in Hino’s
Eaton to supply remanufactured transmissions to Navistar
Power management company Eaton has been selected by Navistar Inc. as the truck maker’s new supplier of heavy-duty remanufactured transmissions. The majority of the deliveries to Navistar’s roughly 350 North American dealers will be Eaton Flex Reman transmissions. “This new agreement with Navistar promises to bring a wealth of benefits to our mutual fleet and independent
Eaton welcomes fourth authorized rebuilder
Eaton has added Anderson Brothers. Inc. to the company’s Authorized Rebuilder Program. Anderson Brothers has a warehouse and shop facility of more than 62,000 sq. ft. in Portland, Ore., and employs 45 people. Eaton’s Authorized Rebuilder Program, launched last year, gives fleets and independent drivers an option to purchase locally rebuilt transmissions with genuine Eaton
Navistar International ProStar achieves improved fuel economy
Navistar Inc.‘s International ProStar linehaul and regional haul tractors are available with the company’s 13-liter engine and Eaton Fuller Advantage Series automated 10-speed transmission. The new ProStar offering delivers up to 5% in fuel economy improvement, said the company. “The increased availability of automated transmissions helps us address the driver shortage issue by reducing the variance
Peterbilt expands natural gas options for Class 8, vocational vehicles
Peterbilt Motors Co., in its 75th year, announced new powertrain options for several of its natural gas vehicles that provides customers with an automated transmission and 100% natural gas engine that can be powered by either compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquid natural gas (LNG). The Eaton UltraShift PLUS and Cummins Westport ISX12 G are
Cummins names Eaton top supplier
Cummins Inc. named Eaton a “Top Supplier” for its Technology Contribution on the SuperTruck program and SmartAdvantage integrated powertrain product. The award was presented to Eaton earlier this month at Cummins’ U.S. Supplier Conference in Indianapolis. Eaton was one of 17 suppliers to receive an award from the more than 5,000 companies that supply parts and
Kenworth natural gas-powered T680 offers Eaton UltraShift PLUS transmission
The new Kenworth Truck Co. T680 natural gas truck will be available with the Eaton UltraShift PLUS automated transmission as an option. The announcement came in conjunction with this week’s Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long, Beach, Calif. During ACT, Kenworth is exhibiting a T680 52-in. mid-roof sleeper specified with an integrated powertrain package
Cummins showcases new engine rating, announces connected diagnostics
Cummins Inc. made announcements of fuel-efficiency improvements, a new engine rating and Connected Diagnostics. For the most fuel-conscious fleets, the ISX15 is available with ratings of 400 to 450 HP, which deliver peak torque at 1,000 rpm. All ratings can be uniquely tailored with electronic features like load-based speed control, gear-down protection and vehicle acceleration management
