UQM Technologies, Inc. a developer of alternative energy technologies, has been awarded a contract from Eaton Corporation under a US Department of Energy contract with Eaton's Truck Business to develop hybrid propulsion components for trucks and other heavy duty vehicles. Eaton is partnered with International Truck & Engine Corporation, part of Navistar, to develop a highly integrated, next generation heavy hybrid propulsion system. UQM's contract is for the development and application of a UQM motor and controller in an International truck with an Eaton hybrid electric propulsion system.

Eaton and International's DOE program provides matching funds for research and development aimed at doubling the fuel efficiency of today's conventional trucks, while maintaining reliability and durability of components and meeting future federal emissions standards for 2007 and beyond.

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