Eaton Hybrid Systems Reach 100 Million Miles of Experience

Eaton Heavy-Duty Hybrid Systems Reach 100 Million Miles of Experience

December 28, 2010

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN), a leader in the development of hybrid power systems for commercial trucks and buses, today announced that customers of its hybrid systems have collectively accumulated 100 million miles of service, reducing fuel consumption by 4 million gallons of diesel fuel and harmful emissions by 44,000 tons.

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