[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 85 (Thursday, May 22, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1018]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. TIMOTHY WALBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2008

  Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, I submit the following for the Record:
  Name of Earmark and Amount: Advanced Drivetrains for Enhanced 
Mobility and Safety--$2.5 million.
  Bill Number: H.R. 5658.
  Account Information: Army, RDTE, PE 0603005A, Line 33.
  Legal Name and Address of Receiving Entity: Eaton Automotive, 19218 B 
Drive South, Marshall, MI 49068.
  Earmark Description: This request is for funding for the final phase 
of an on-going three phase program between Eaton and the US Army. Eaton 
has successfully worked with the Army for the past two years to develop 
specialized torque-modifying differentials for the HMMWV to improve the 
vehicle safety. The Phase I and II work was structured to first adapt 
commercial Eaton side-to-side torque modifying differentials to HMMWVs. 
These programs have proven very successful in quantitatively 
demonstrating improved vehicle safety. Prototype systems will be 
delivered to the Army for additional testing in May 2008. Military-
hardened side-to-side systems will be subsequently developed and 
delivered in 2009. This Phase III funding request is for a center 
coupler to provide full active 4x4 torque management to military 
vehicles.
  Earmark Budget
  Model hardware function and vehicle maneuvers--15%--$375,000.
  Materials--modifications to transfer case and addition of 
differential--25%--$625,000.
  Preliminary Bench test and vehicle functional tests--10%--$250,000.
  Labor--Design/procure hardware, develop preliminary controls 
software--50%--$1,250,000.
  Total--$2,500,000.
  Total Phase III project cost: $3,500,000.
  Federal funds: $2,500,000.
  Eaton internal funds: $1,000,000.
  Percent matching funds = $1,000,000/$3,500,000 x 100% = 29%.

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