Eaton Hybrid Systems Reach 100 Million Miles of Experience

Estimates suggest they saved 4 million gallons of diesel and cut emissions by 44,000 tons

Dec 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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