Equipment Eaton acquires EV component maker January 6, 2022 Eaton has acquired Royal Power Solutions, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-precision electrical connectivity components used in electric vehicles. The US$600-million deal allows Eaton to expand its electric vehicle offerings. “Growth…
Eaton develops fuses for electric vehicles October 26, 2021 Eaton’s eMobility business has introduced a new EVK Series of Bussmann series fuses for electric vehicles. They’re designed to manage and protect the charging system of an electric vehicle and…
Equipment Eaton to work with Ballard on fuel cell technology September 8, 2021 Eaton will partner with Canadian fuel cell maker Ballard Fuel Cell Systems and the U.S. Department of Energy to develop heavy-duty truck fuel cell technology. The partnership stems from a…
Engines/Drivetrains, Trucks Eaton provides new PTO wet kit packages August 18, 2020 Eaton has released new wet kit packages for end dump applications to support the Bezares line of power takeoff (PTO) units, that fit the Eaton Fuller and Eaton Cummins Endurant…
Equipment Engineering from home July 10, 2020 LAVAL, Que. – As trucking industry office workers from across North America adapt to the realities of working from home, it should come as no surprise that engineers have employed…
Equipment Eaton forms new eMobility business July 4, 2018 SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Eaton is banking on an electric future for trucking and has formed a new eMobility business to provided the industry with a wide range of electric power…
Engines/Drivetrains Eaton enhances ServiceRanger 4 January 25, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Eaton announced during Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Week that it has enhanced its ServiceRanger 4 diagnostic and service software to better support its automated transmissions. Eaton is also…
Equipment First transmission from Eaton-Cummins joint venture introduced September 24, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies took the wraps off the first project produced under its recently-announced joint venture – a new 12-speed automated transmission dubbed Endurant. The…
Eaton-Cummins JV offers new SmartAdvantage offering August 14, 2017 GALESBURG, Mich. – Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has added a new downsped overdrive model to its SmartAdvantage powertrain lineup. The 1,550/1,850 lb.-ft. torque rating is compatible with rear axle…
Equipment Eaton-Cummins JV an extension of existing collaboration April 11, 2017 GALESBURG, Mich. – Shared corporate values and a history of working together brought Eaton and Cummins together, under a new joint venture that will produce automated transmissions for global markets.
Human Resources Eaton names new boss of vehicle group March 28, 2017 DUBLIN, Ireland – Eaton has named Joao V. Faria president of its vehicle group, effective May 1. He takes over from Kenneth F. Davis, who will retire Aug. 1. Faria…
Equipment The transmission as a power manager February 27, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Eaton envisions a future that will see increased electrification of commercial vehicle components and it sees its products as being key in managing those power requirements. Larry…
Equipment Eaton updates Advantage Series clutches January 25, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Eaton has updated its line of Advantage Series heavy-duty clutches, to increase durability, reduce vibrations and improve shifting. The new clutches were shown for the first…
Equipment Cummins, Eaton expand SmartAdvantage lineup October 1, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Eaton and Cummins have added a new torque rating to their SmartAdvantage powertrain offering. A new 1,850 lb.-ft. torque capacity transmission is now available for linehaul…
Equipment Eaton offering remote diagnostics on automated transmissions September 22, 2016 HANOVER, Germany — Eaton has announced the availability of a new IntelliConnect remote diagnostics platform for its automated transmissions. The system provides near real-time monitoring of vehicle fault codes related…
