[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 85 (Thursday, May 22, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1024-E1025]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2008

  Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I submit the following:
  Requesting Member: Congressman Fred Upton.
  Bill Number: H.R. 5658.
  Account: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation--Army.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Eaton Corporation.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 19218 B Drive South, Marshall, MI 
49068.
  Description of Request: This request is to provide funding for the 
final phase of an on-going three phase program between Eaton and the 
U.S. Army. Eaton Corporation, which produces truck components in 
Galesburg, Michigan, has successfully worked with the Army over the 
past several years to develop specialized torque-modifying 
differentials for the HUMVEE to improve the vehicle safety. Phase I and 
II of the project was structured to first adapt commercial Eaton side-
to-side torque modifying differentials to HUMVEES. These programs have 
proven very successful in quantitatively demonstrating improved vehicle 
safety by increasing mobility and stability on rough terrain and 
drastically reducing vehicle rollovers. Prototype systems will be 
delivered to the Army for additional testing in May

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2008. Military-hardened systems will be subsequently designed.
  The third and final phase of the program is to develop a front-to-
rear transfer case to modulate the driving torque between the front and 
rear axles. In conjunction with the side-to-side system developed in 
Phases I and II, this will provide the soldier with the ultimate system 
for HUMVEE stability and mobility through complete 4x4 active torque 
management.
  Financial Breakdown:
  Funding Source Breakdown: 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  $3,500,000 100 percent = 29 
percent.
  Allocation of Funds: 15 percent--$375,000--Model hardware function 
and vehicle maneuvers; 25 percent--$625,000--Materials--modifications 
to transfer case and addition of differential; 10 percent--$250,000--
Preliminary Bench test and vehicle functional tests; 50 percent--
$1,250,000--Labor--Design/procure hardware, develop preliminary 
controls software.
  Justification for the use of taxpayer dollars: This program addresses 
a key military need for tactical wheeled vehicle stability and 
mobility. The technology will greatly improve soldier safety and 
survivability and mission effectiveness. Eaton Automotive is a 
commercial company serving non-military customers. Taxpayer dollars are 
requested for this program to adapt Eaton commercial technology to 
military vehicles.

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