CPI will develop the batteries for Eaton at its new battery cell manufacturing facility in Holland, for the construction of which CPI will utilize power management technology from Eaton, including electrical components designed for energy efficiency.
Eaton, which offers a complete line-up of hybrid power systems for commercial vehicle applications, develops and conducts testing of hybrid systems at its facilities in Marshall and Southfield, Michigan.
Currently, the truck models that use Eaton hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and hybrid hydraulic power systems include DAF, Freightliner, Ford, International, Iveco, Kenworth, Mercedes-Benz and Peterbilt, while Eaton hybrid systems are used on bus models such as BCI, Foton, Heng Tong, JNP, King Long, Shen Long, Solaris, Yutong and Zhongtong.
Eaton hybrid systems are claimed to provide customers with up to 35% of fuel savings, up to 35% in emission reductions and idle time reductions of up to 87% during work site operations.
Dimitri Kazarinoff, vice president and general manager of hybrid power systems division at Eaton, said: “The demand for hybrid commercial vehicles will continue to grow globally, and LG Chem and CPI have made important advancements in battery technology and future production capability here in western Michigan.”
