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UQM Technologies Joins DOE Hybrid Program
UQM Technologies Inc. has been awarded a contract
from Eaton Corporation under a U.S. Department
of Energy contract with Eaton’s Truck Components
to develop hybrid propulsion components for trucks
and other heavy duty vehicles. Eaton is partnered
with International Truck & Engine Corp.to
develop a highly integrated, next generation heavy
hybrid propulsion system. UQM’s contract
is for the development and application of a UQM®
motor and controller in an International truck
with an Eaton hybrid electric propulsion system
Eaton and International’s DOE program provides
matching funds for research and development aimed
at doubling the fuel efficiency of today’s
conventional trucks, while maintaining reliability
and durability of components and meeting future
federal emissions standards for 2007 and beyond.
The project is part of the 21st Century Truck
Partnership, managed by the DOE’s Office
of FreedomCar and Vehicle Technologies.
For more information, visit www.uqm.com.
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