Eaton has invested in three separate hybrid power solutions for commercial vehicles instead of a one-size-fits-all approach.
Eaton believes that these technologies have their place in the market, and we continue to develop these technologies to create a portfolio of power systems for a wide variety of vehicles and applications, including commercial hybrid utility trucks, buses, and other vehicles. These technologies include hybrid electric and hybrid hydraulic solutions.
A hybrid vehicle is defined as one that has more than one source of power. In a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), the diesel engine is coupled with electric motor / generator(s) and batteries (or other electrical storage devices) to create the hybrid system. In a hybrid hydraulic vehicle (HHV), the engine is coupled with hydraulic pump / motor(s) and hydraulic accumulators to create the hybrid system.
For a more in-depth look at these solutions, select a hybrid system:
Although different in technologies used, these hybrid power solutions overlap in several areas of value creation, including significant reductions in fuel consumption and emissions to name just two. This value can be gained whether you are operating hybrid utility trucks, city transit, or other commercial delivery / pick-up vehicles.
