Since the promulgation of the automotive industry revitalization plan, energy-saving emission reduction projects have become the country's key support targets. For a time, AMT and new energy in the commercial vehicle sector seem to have become a general trend. Major commercial vehicles and related parts and components companies have launched AMT and new energy products in an attempt to seize the leading edge in this unfinished market. The Shanghai Auto Show that was opened on April 22 has naturally become a venue for companies to recommend products to attract public attention. China National Heavy Duty Truck Group, FAW Jiefang, Shaanxi Auto, WABCO, and ZF have all introduced themselves. New products in this area, and as an earlier Eaton company involved in this area, its related plans in China naturally attracted much attention.

Eaton 10/18 automatic transmission

The reporter saw at the booth that Eaton brought a 10/18-speed automatic transmission (AMT) that represents the latest technology in the world. According to technical personnel, this automatic transmission adopts a fully automatic dual-pedal design and is suitable for all kinds of work. In addition, the safety and adaptability of the vehicle can be effectively improved. At the same time it can also improve the vehicle's fuel economy, compared with AT products, its fuel-efficient rate can reach 10%, thereby reducing operating costs.

In addition, this AMT's smart shift also makes people enjoy it. Eaton technicians told the reporter that the gearbox's system can automatically select the appropriate starting gear, and at the same time, it can also determine start and shift based on slope induction, vehicle weight, engine torque, and throttle opening, thus ensuring reliability. And performance, and when necessary, this AMT can also perform shift shifts.

Of course, intelligence is not only reflected in this, but this AMT was designed to take into consideration the driver's driving convenience as much as possible. For example, the hill assist function can be automatically started on a gradient of 3% to 15%. The driver only needs to operate the brake pedal and throttle. In addition, the pedal-type design eliminates clutch control mechanisms and mechanical shift levers, resulting in a simpler, safer, and more comfortable driving style. As Bayton Wei, president of Eaton Truck Parts Group in Asia Pacific, said, Eaton’s automatic transmission is dedicated to providing “the driver with an ideal driving experience”.

Eaton Hybrid Driveline

In addition to AMT products, Eaton also brought its most influential green technology, the hybrid power system, at the Shanghai auto show. It is understood that Eaton’s hybrid power system can achieve fuel consumption savings of 30% to 60% depending on operating conditions, and reduce harmful gas and particulate emissions by 30% to 60%. Eaton technicians told the reporter that this data is not based on written calculations, nor is it data on the US market. It is the result of technical verification conducted with the Eaton customer in the Chinese market. This kind of fuel economy is obvious. And mature and stable. In addition, to practicalize this hybrid system, Eaton also integrated existing production components into hybrid powertrains. These mature products include automatic transmissions, automatic clutches, and electronic control modules.

With the implementation of national energy-saving emission reduction policy and the increasingly stringent emission standards, environmental protection and energy conservation of products will become the focus of attention. Taking advantage of the Shanghai auto show, Eaton highlighted its two "energy-saving and emission-reduction" products and also demonstrated Eaton's commitment to leading the industry in advancing along the path of sustainable development. As Zhou Tao, President of Eaton China stated, “Sustainable development strategy is the core of our global business development, and protecting and improving the environment through technological innovation is one of the priorities of Eaton. Eaton is working with our customers to develop the latest technology. We will continue to introduce green products for energy conservation and emission reductions, manage power more effectively and safely, and make our contribution to the establishment of a sustainable Chinese automotive industry."