[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 22890-22891]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 26, 2008

  Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I submit the following: Pursuant to the 
Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the 
following information for publication in the Congressional Record 
regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 2638, the Continuing 
Resolution for Fiscal Year 2009.
  1. Advanced Drivetrains for Enhanced Mobility and Safety.
  Department: Defense.
  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 US 
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 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.
  Amount: $1,600,000.
  Financial Breakdown:
  Allocation of Funds
  15% = $240,000--Model hardware function and vehicle maneuvers.
  25% = $400,000--Materials-modifications to transfer case and addition 
of differential.
  10% = $160,000--Preliminary Bench test and vehicle functional tests.
  50% = $800,000--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.
  2. Advanced Digital Hydraulic Hybrid Drive Systems.

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  Department: Defense.
  Account: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation--Army.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Eaton Corporation.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 26201 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, 
MI.
  Description of Request: The objective of this project is to develop 
and demonstrate a hybrid hydraulic drive system on military 4x4 
vehicles. This compact drive system will enable vehicles to be operated 
more safely and effectively on even the harshest terrains, and also 
save a substantial amount of fuel. Having seen firsthand the challenges 
vehicles currently face with respect to immobilization, roll-over or 
forced-slow speeds due to weight, the value of such a system is very 
apparent. The additional weight of important armor results in increased 
problems with maneuverability, so the reduced weight of the new hybrid 
system. In addition to reducing the weight of the drive system, this 
project will also increase fuel efficiency by roughly 60 percent. The 
increased fuel efficiency will provide clear logistical benefits by 
increasing vehicle range and decreasing vehicle re-fueling 
requirements. This is not at the expense of vehicle performance, 
however, as the reduced weight will actually add to vehicle traction 
and performance.
  Amount: $2,000,000.
  Financial Breakdown:
  Allocation of Funds
  20% = $400,000--Advanced component testing--Full Authority Pump Motor 
demonstration.
  20% = $400,000--System Testing--Lab scale test for insertion advanced 
technologies.
  10% = $200,000--Materials--Full Authority Pump Motor & Next 
Generation Accumulators.
  50% = $1,000,000--Labor--Design to develop a retrofit system, Next 
generation accumulators proof of concept, Develop detailed vehicle 
model, Develop supervisory control architecture, Develop preliminary 
controls software.
  Justification for the use of taxpayer dollars: This project will 
dramatically increase fuel efficiency in military vehicles, and hence, 
provide logistical benefits as well as preserve fuel. The new hybrid 
system will also reduce vehicle weight, which will add to vehicle 
performance and allow for vehicles to carry increased armor or 
supplies.

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