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Jan 23, 2010

PRODUCTS * USA - Hydraulic hybrid retrofit for refuse trucks

Cleveland,OH,USA -Fleet Owner, by Jim Mele -Jan 22, 2010: -- A new hydraulic hybrid retrofit kit specifically designed for refuse collection trucks can deliver up to 30% better fuel economy while increasing brake life and improving productivity, according to the developer Eaton Corp... The Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) hybrid system will be available for installation in Mack LE, MR and Granit chassis later this year, with kits for other makes and models to follow... The retrofit is a parallel hybrid system that sits between the transmission and rear axle. It uses the momentum of the truck to compress hydraulic fluid when slowing the vehicle and then releases the stored energy in the fluid to help the truck accelerate on takeoff. It is especially well suited for applications with frequent stops and starts such as refuse collection trucks...

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