Eaton Educational Document Helps Fleets Determine Whether Hybrid Electric Power is Right for Their Vehicles, Their Routes
Date: March 14, 2012
KALAMAZOO, Mich. … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has published a new educational fact sheet on hybrid electric power systems for commercial trucks with a wealth of information to help fleets determine whether the technology is the correct platform for their operation. The one-page, two-sided color document (HYWP0001) is available free of charge at www.roadranger.com, the online destination for all sales and service support for Eaton's Truck business in North America.
"More and more of our potential hybrid customers had been asking us for a good resource to best determine the appropriateness of a hybrid system for their fleet," said Kevin Snow, Eaton chief engineer, hybrid applications and integration. "With fuel costs once again soaring, the timing of the document's release should be especially well-received. Our Roadranger field service representatives, of course, remain another valuable source for information."
Titled "Is hybrid power right for your vehicle, your fleet?", the document covers appropriate applications, jobsite operation time, stop densities, appropriate vehicle speeds, proper driving techniques, warranty information and more. It also lists key specification information for Eaton hybrid systems.
The document also spells out the multitude of Eaton resources available for specifications and service assistance, determining ROI, calculating fuel consumption, calculating weight and grade requirements, determining engine approvals, accessing website assistance, and on-site and after-the-sales support provided by more than 200 Roadranger representatives in North America.
Eaton has been a worldwide pioneer of hybrid development in the commercial truck industry, with customers of its hybrid systems having collectively accumulated more than 200 million miles of service, reducing fuel consumption by 8 million gallons of diesel fuel and harmful emissions by 80,000 metric tons. More than 5,500 of Eaton's hybrid systems are in use today on city buses, school buses, package delivery trucks, beverage delivery trucks, refrigerated
delivery trucks, refuse and recycling trucks, utility vehicles and other commercial applications.
For more information on Eaton hybrid systems and other Roadranger® products and services, visit www.roadranger.com, where the latest product information is available, as well as service, parts and training assistance, 24 hours a day. Experts are available in the Roadranger Call Center by dialing 1-800-826-HELP (4357) in the U.S. and Canada. In Mexico, dial 01-800-826-4357.
Roadranger® is a marketing alliance of Dana Holding Corporation, Eaton Corporation and other trusted partners, providing a complete line of drivetrain components, systems, lubricants, safety products and service tools, including manual and automatic transmissions, hybrid power systems, clutches, driveshafts, steer and drive axles and tire pressure management systems. Truck makers, dealers, owners and service providers are supported by the Roadranger support team – providing specification assistance, training, service, parts and warranty expertise throughout North America.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with more than 100 years of experience providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. With 2011 sales of $16.0 billion, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment;
aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 73,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
"More and more of our potential hybrid customers had been asking us for a good resource to best determine the appropriateness of a hybrid system for their fleet," said Kevin Snow, Eaton chief engineer, hybrid applications and integration. "With fuel costs once again soaring, the timing of the document's release should be especially well-received. Our Roadranger field service representatives, of course, remain another valuable source for information."
Titled "Is hybrid power right for your vehicle, your fleet?", the document covers appropriate applications, jobsite operation time, stop densities, appropriate vehicle speeds, proper driving techniques, warranty information and more. It also lists key specification information for Eaton hybrid systems.
The document also spells out the multitude of Eaton resources available for specifications and service assistance, determining ROI, calculating fuel consumption, calculating weight and grade requirements, determining engine approvals, accessing website assistance, and on-site and after-the-sales support provided by more than 200 Roadranger representatives in North America.
Eaton has been a worldwide pioneer of hybrid development in the commercial truck industry, with customers of its hybrid systems having collectively accumulated more than 200 million miles of service, reducing fuel consumption by 8 million gallons of diesel fuel and harmful emissions by 80,000 metric tons. More than 5,500 of Eaton's hybrid systems are in use today on city buses, school buses, package delivery trucks, beverage delivery trucks, refrigerated
delivery trucks, refuse and recycling trucks, utility vehicles and other commercial applications.
For more information on Eaton hybrid systems and other Roadranger® products and services, visit www.roadranger.com, where the latest product information is available, as well as service, parts and training assistance, 24 hours a day. Experts are available in the Roadranger Call Center by dialing 1-800-826-HELP (4357) in the U.S. and Canada. In Mexico, dial 01-800-826-4357.
Roadranger® is a marketing alliance of Dana Holding Corporation, Eaton Corporation and other trusted partners, providing a complete line of drivetrain components, systems, lubricants, safety products and service tools, including manual and automatic transmissions, hybrid power systems, clutches, driveshafts, steer and drive axles and tire pressure management systems. Truck makers, dealers, owners and service providers are supported by the Roadranger support team – providing specification assistance, training, service, parts and warranty expertise throughout North America.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with more than 100 years of experience providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. With 2011 sales of $16.0 billion, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment;
aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 73,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
Tracy Swartzendruber
269) 342-3533
tracyswartzendruber@eaton.com
269) 342-3533
tracyswartzendruber@eaton.com
