Coca-Cola’s Hybrid Electric Drivetrain
Order Is Eaton’s Largest To Date
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) February 27, 2008 --
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) today
announced that Coca-Cola Enterprises will purchase 120 new trucks in
2008 powered by Eaton’s hybrid electric
drivetrain systems.
The Coca-Cola order represents the largest North American commercial
order to date for Eaton’s hybrid systems and
follows the beverage company’s purchase of 20
trucks with Eaton hybrid power systems in 2007.
Extensive testing and evaluations conducted by Coca-Cola Enterprises
found that Eaton’s hybrid-electric drivetrain
equipped trucks decreased emissions by roughly 32 percent and fuel
consumption by up to 37 percent as compared to conventionally-powered
trucks in Coca-Cola’s current fleet.
Coca-Cola also reported lower maintenance costs on the hybrid-powered
trucks.
“We have been working with Coca-Cola
Enterprises since 2003 to assess our systems,”
said Dimitri Kazarinoff, general manager for emerging technologies at
Eaton’s Truck Group. “Coca-Cola
is demonstrating its commitment to reducing pollution and greenhouse
gases, and Eaton is pleased to be a part of this effort. We are looking
forward to working with them to deploy the systems into their
transportation network.”
Dave Leasure, corporate director of fleet procurement for Coca-Cola
Enterprises, added, “In addition to the
environmentally friendly advantages that hybrid vehicles deliver, we are
also happy to report that driver acceptance has been highly favorable,
especially in high start-and-stop applications. The hybrid drive units
have been performing very well in communicating with the electronic
engines, always giving us the necessary torque and horsepower when it is
needed.”
Eaton employs parallel-type, diesel-electric hybrid architecture with
Eaton’s Fuller®
UltraShift® automated transmission. It
incorporates an electric motor/generator between the output of an
automated clutch and input of the transmission. The system recovers
energy normally lost during braking and stores the energy in batteries.
When electric torque is blended with engine torque, the stored energy is
used to improve fuel economy and vehicle performance for a given speed
or used to operate the vehicle with electric power only. The system can
also be designed to provide energy for use during engine-off worksite
operations, further reducing noise, emissions and fuel costs.
Eaton is a leading provider of diesel-electric hybrid and hydraulic
hybrid power systems for truck, bus and other commercial applications on
three continents. Eaton’s hybrid systems are
supported by a team of Roadranger service specialists, including hybrid
power experts. The Roadranger call center (800-826-HELP) is also staffed
with hybrid experts to provide additional support throughout the world.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2007
sales of $13.0 billion. Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems
and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power
systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment;
intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and
automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and
specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has
64,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 140
countries.
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